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DEV DUDEJAAIR 152· 2025

Question Q.4GS2GS2

'Lack of a binding framework for pre-legislative consultations in India limits citizen engagement in the lawmaking.' Propose measures to strengthen the role of public consultation in the legislative process.

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Main Body

In legislative consultations refers to participation of people in advising the change or raising the concern in any law formulated by the government.

1Participatory Democracy & inclusion of masses in decision making -
2Bottleneck at Apprach- land law making resulting in efficient laws
3Accountability and Transparency of the government towards people.
4Promote legitimacy to the laws by legislature

However, there is lack of binding framework leading limited cities engagement

1Representative, instead of participatory democracy in India
3Political Awareness among masses- Limited.
5Disconnect between Political parties and People leading to lack of pre consultation frameworks.
6lack of statutory or conventional framework

Measures to adopt the public consultation:

1Himachal Pradesh's 15 Point Programme including legislator target assessing with focus on Public consultation
2Use of technology (≈) M-Patra for seeking reviews from the people
3Strengthening Gram Sabhas- political awareness and participation
4Inclusive participation with civil society (≈) ADR, PUCL.

Thus, Pre-legislature consultation can make laws more meaningful, elaborate and most importantly humane.

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Conclusion

Thus, Pre-legislature consultation can make laws more meaningful, elaborate and most importantly humane.

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Diagram

Shows framework of participatory democracy with four key elements and their interconnections

Examiner score
1.2/10

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DEV DUDEJA

AIR 1522025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges

Conduct of Business

Public Consultation in Legislative Process

Writing Stats

184

Total words

6

Paragraphs

analytical

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