Question 2GS2GS2
The Supreme Court, in a recent verdict, prescribed a time period for the Governor's assent to state legislative bills. What are the implications of this judgment for cooperative federalism and legislative accountability in India? (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Supreme Court in recent "Governor vs. State of Tamil Nadu" (8 April, 2025) Judgment prescribed time period for Governor Assent [via utilizing its power to do complete justice under Article-142] Time Period Prescribed (Under Article-200) :Within 3 monthsfor bill referred first timeWithin 1 monthfor bill recent after reconsideration. # IMPLICATIONS OF THIS JUDGMENT : 1) Addresses State's Concerns For: Tamil Nadu Billswere lagging for many years. 2) Legislative Accountability upheld. Greater power with "People's Representatives" 3) Foster Accountable behavior on part of Governor Earlier notion isGovernor = Agent of Centre. 4) Cooperative Federalism promoted. Governor working on the aid and advice of council of minister. BR Ambedkar said"Governor under the Constitution have no powers which he can exercise on his own, no powers at all" Certain Concerns: Judicial Outreach Violates the principle of separation of Powers (Art - 50) Recently, Prez. Aroundpadi Murme sought Judicial Opinion (under Article-143) that whether SC can impose timelines?
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Topper
Rasneet Kaur
AIR 51
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Federalism
Governor's Role and Legislative Accountability
Writing Stats
168
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analytical
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