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Ria Kaur SethiAIR 89· 2024

Question Q.14 (continuation)GS2GS2

What are the ways in which federalism in India is challenged by emerging differences among states? Discuss. What steps can be taken to strengthen the cooperation between them?

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Federalism is a basic feature of the Indian constitution as declared by the SR Bommai case. DD case, called 'India' a federalism sui generis. Challenges arisen in India's federal structure (1) Funding issues - State like Tamil Nadu demanding more share of taxes as it gives Rs 0.29 per central pool (2) Issues with GST compensation - 2.67 cr of GST compensation are not being paid to them (3) Political issues - Recently west bengal government refused to share the waste of Teesta with BangladeshM Singh'compulsions of coalition' (4) Figure over capitalRecent 'NCT election amendment bill' gives disproportionate power to LG k also available the judgment of the SC. (5) Regional disparity & demand for special category status3 x 5 k trouble — 3 largest state have 3n revenue than smallest state
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Ria Kaur Sethi

AIR 892024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federal Structure Challenges

Inter-state cooperation and federalism

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140

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formal_analytical

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