Question Q.13GS2GS2
The cooperative nature of Indian federalism is being increasingly challenged by emerging differences in Centre-State relations. Discuss. What can be taken to strengthen the cooperative spirit of Indian federalism?
Main Body
Granville Austin called Indian Federal structure as 'cooperative federalism'. Supreme Court in State of Rajasthan vs UOI also held that cooperative federalism is core of India's polity. COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM MECHANISMS:Rajya SabhaGST Council - Fiscal FederalismNITI Aayog - Team IndiaInterstate Council and Zonal CouncilsAnnual Meetings of Article Secretary, DMs etc CHALLENGES TO COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM: [I] LEGISLATIVE ISSUES 1) Union government legislating on State list subjects. Ex Petitions against Farm laws (2020) 2) Governor refusing to summon assembly (Article 174) - Ex Rajasthan (2020)
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Diagram
Flowchart showing cooperative federalism mechanisms: Rajya Sabha, GST Council, NITI Aayog, Interstate Council, Annual Meetings
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Topper
WASIM-UR-RAHMAN
AIR 1572025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Federalism
Cooperative Federalism and Challenges
Writing Stats
92
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
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