Question Q.13GS2GS2
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
India follows a quasi-federal structure as provisioned in Articles 245-262 of the Constitution | Corporative structure of India | AdministrativeThrough central and state civil servants | LegislativeThrough concurrent, State and Federal lists (Art 244) | Fiscal Cooperation: Through Finance Commission (Art 290) and GST (Art 271A) | InstitutionalThrough inter-state water disputes committee (Art 262), inter state council (Art 262) after Sarcamy Commission recommendation | NITI Aayog for cooperative federalism on policy making through collective research and collect emerging differences | Fiscal differencesvertical asymmetry in fund derivation as most developed (only 41% tax NIC Singh) | Delays in fund devolution for disaster management (eg SDRF/NDRF) | Political parties different in some states and centreallegations of hostility (eg Kerala v UP) | Increasing interference of governor through Bill Reservation/delayed assent (Art 200) | Centre legislation on state subjects through central sector sponsored schemes
NITI Aayog for cooperative federalism on policy making through collective research and collect emerging differences | Fiscal differencesvertical asymmetry in fund derivation as most developed (only 41% tax NIC Singh) | Delays in fund devolution for disaster management (eg SDRF/NDRF) | Political parties different in some states and centreallegations of hostility (eg Kerala v UP) | Increasing interference of governor through Bill Reservation/delayed assent (Art 200) | Centre legislation on state subjects through central sector sponsored schemes steps to strengthen cooperative federalism | Clearly demarcated legislation without encroachment on state list (Namaatala vs UoT) | Cooperative fund devolution on objective criteria (eg demographic performance reward in South India) | Reduction in central controlled sponsored schemes unless necessary (Sarcamy Commission) | SP Bommai laid guidelines for providing President Rule | Increased discussion, debate, dissent through Rajya Sabha for state representation (Durn Taitley committee) | Kudapp Nagar v UoT have re-iterated the need for federalism as bedrock of Continuity growth and democracy
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Topper
MUDITA BANSAL
AIR 442024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Federalism
Cooperative federalism and Centre-State relations
Writing Stats
315
Total words
1
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