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MUTHUARASI MAIR 225· 2025

Question Q13GS2GS2

Considering the non-enforceable nature of fundamental duties and directive principles of state policy, critically examine their impact in socio-political norms.

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FD and DPSP Input on Socio-Political Norms - (Remarks only if letter not in spirit). Enforcement of DPSP is based on populist measures not by moral obligation. Does not amount to socio-economic justice to weaker section. Poverty shall amounts to (R/T 39) Boil-Ceiling. Citizen not respecting to doing Duties enshrined in Part IVA. Lack of Unity and Brotherhood (Manipur Violence) 2023. SHI demands of secession refuting idea of United India. Greater Naxalite Movement. Even For Violation No Separate Law to Penalize such action. Lack of coherence in ideology and its effectiveness in application. Poor awareness among common citizen about their socio-economic rights and duties. Still on ground Non-acceptance of liberal ideas. Universal Civic Code - Not accepted by many old school groups.

Yet DPSP and FD are in enforcement through Various measures: Article 36 Welfare Notis in Government policy making (4) Gati Shakti Ann Yojana during COVID. DPSP Reflecting in 'Corruption' Manifesto of Political Parties (24) Tannishadevi Government provided Incentives to women and maternity Relief (Article 42). Judicial Proceeding - DPSP as Beacon Light FD in Updating Validity of Laws. (E.g) Minervamillis Case - EWIS Reservation. Duties are Enforced by Laws such as - Wildlife Protection Act (45) and their in Conservation. Preferring dishonours to National Flagsurl Penalty such activity. Thus though FD and DPSP Part of non-enforceable provision they apply in public policy of Government Influencing Socio-Political Norms.

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MUTHUARASI M

AIR 2252025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Directives Principles of State Policy

Non-enforceable nature and socio-political impact

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