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.
Main Body
Pre-legislative consultation can improve citizen engagement & make them 'stakeholder' (JAN BAL HRIDAYOY) Lack of binding framework: - Clause 2: legislative to display & Mediation still - Recommendation can be rejected without reason - No laws backing & Rules to uphold the procedure Measures to strengthen public consultation: 1) Legal backing (e.g. Legislation (public display & consultation) Act) 2) Rules & procedures must be defined (e.g Timeline, Feedback mechanism) 3) Constitutional setup under law ministry to respond to recommendation 4) Digital display of draft legislationOnline suggestions procedure 5) AI integrated mechanismto ease the understanding / Analysis (for public. Legal jargon issue) 6) Reduce ambiguity in laws and promote 'citizen centric' laws 7) Civil society & Media discussion (e.g SANSAD TV, DIPP bill discussion) 8) Public display of rejected recommendation with reason 9) Seek consultation on subordinate legislations as well
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153 words1 paragraphs
Conclusion
Law making should be 'collective' & not 'centralized'.
8 words
Topper
Ritik Singhvi
AIR 2032025PUPSC
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges
Conduct of Business
Legislative Process and Public Consultation
Writing Stats
161
Total words
1
Paragraphs
prescriptive
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