Question Q13GS2GS2
The cooperative nature of Indian federalism is being increasingly challenged by emerging differences in Centre-State relations. Discuss. What steps can be taken to strengthen the cooperative spirit of Indian federalism?
Main Body
Federalism is a power-sharing arrangement at various levels of government. According to Art Dicey, it has 3 key features:
1Division of powers
2Written constitution
3Independent judiciary
Challenges to co-operative nature of Indian federalism:
1Break down of Congress System (Rajni Kothari): Opposition ruled parties in state
2Introduction of GST: Miscalculation over compensation duty, lack of
3Lack of state participation in Finance Commission, North-South debate over demographic performance
4Office of Governor: Reserving bills for President under Article 200, use of Article 256 or unreliability in appointment of chief minister in hung assembly
5Use of agencies like CBI/ED, or deployment of central armed police
Steps that can be taken:
1Follow recommendations of Srikrishna and Punchhi Commission
shering of CBI syndicate
3Lack of state participation in Finance Commission, North-South debate over demographic performance
4Office of Governor: Reserving bills for President under Article 200, use of Article 256 or unreliability in appointment of chief minister in hung area
5Use of agencies like CBI/ED, or deployment of central armed police
Steps that can be taken:
1Follow recommendations of Srikrishna and Punchhi Commission
2Greater integration with GST Council
3Revival of centre-state forums
Inter-state laured under Art 263
Zonal councils and NITI Aayog
4Make central agencies like CBI and ED responsible to parliament
Above recommendations will ensure centre and state function as TEAM INDIA.
234 words8 paragraphs2 bullet points
Conclusion
Above recommendations will ensure centre and state function as TEAM INDIA.
11 words
- Clear structure with defined features of federalism
- Specific mention of constitutional articles
- Reference to scholarly works
- Specific recommendations from established commissions
- Reference to institutional mechanisms
Topper
BHAVESH JAGLAN
AIR 1282025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Federalism
Challenges to Co-operative Federalism
Writing Stats
245
Total words
8
Paragraphs
2
Bullets