Question 2GS2GS2
The Supreme Court, in a recent verdict, prescribed a time period for the Governor's assent to state legislative bills. What are the implications of this judgement for cooperative federalism and legislative accountability in India? (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Recently in formal discountance case supreme court have set a timeline of 3month for governor to assent o bill strengthening federalism in country. Timelines as per supreme court: 1) Assent to bill or reject as per advice = 1 month 2) Refer to President under Article 200 => 3 month Assent to bill or reject (against advice) 3) President => guided => assent within 3month Implication of Judgement: Positive Implication 1) Accountability of governor to assent bill would strengthen democracy.
2Control over discretion of Governor: constitution prescribe not timelines => Reduce conflict between centre - states 3) Promote cooperative federalism: Governor bound to accept states advice and timelines => Harmony in state - governor relation. 4) Improved Dialogue between central and state => governor can't withhold bills on unjustified Issues with Judgement: 1) Judicial activism: Alleged judicial over reach as constitution not prescribe on timelines 2) President or Governor not under writ of Mandamus: However SC covered both through judgement. Thus supreme court judge would pave way to reduce governor-state governor conflict and promote good governance and timely legislations.
180 words1 paragraphs
Topper
Jayant Garg
AIR 642024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Federalism
Centre-State Relations and Governor's Powers
Writing Stats
180
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone