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. (10 marks, 150 wor
Main Body
A participatory democracy is characterised by transparent, inclusive and consultative law making involving all stakeholders including people.
Limited citizen engagement:
Pre-legislative consultations - lacking (less than 40v. bills undergo public consultation)
Opaque lawmaking - suffer protests e.g. farm laws - passed with limited consultation
Curbs diversity - marginalized actions → neglect gender equality → neglect
Loss of public trust in democracy (falling of alienation)
Legislative quality suffers (ground level implementation hampered)
Measures to strengthen public consultation:
1Legal safeguards for pre legislative consultation
2Use of digital means - Budget 2023-24 had public opinion taken through MyGov
3Institutional oversight - by parliamentary standing committee - monitor compliance - effective feedback mechanisms
4Refer to parliamentary committee scope of site of NGO, Civil society in legislative scrutiny
5Social and environmental impact assessment of draft laws
India could adopt the UK's feedback legislative process in democratising the pre-legislative stage.
153 words9 paragraphs4 bullet points
Examiner score
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Topper
DIVYA
AIR 1822025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges
Conduct of Business
Pre-legislative consultations and public engagement in lawmaking
Writing Stats
153
Total words
9
Paragraphs
4
Bullets
analytical
Tone