Evaluate the efficacy of the newly launched electronic assessment scheme in easing the process of tax filing?

The government has launched a new electronic assessment scheme for faceless scrutiny. It is seen as a landmark move to improve the ease of compliance for India’s harried income taxpayers. About the scheme The scheme eliminates human interface between the ..

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Journalism is neither silence nor noise but a credible voice. Comment

Media space in India is tight as there is a monopoly of the state in the radio news and even the regional newspaper markets are being controlled by a few people who enjoy strong affiliations with the politicians. Thus, both ..

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What are the exemptions under RTI Act? How do these exemptions impact the citizen's fundamental right to information?

Right to information act 2005 provides for timely disclosure of information by citizens from both central and State Public Authorities. The act seeks to empower citizens and promote accountability and transparency. The exemptions under RTI Act Section 24of the RTI ..

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While highlighting the need to regulate the private detectives, mention the provisions of proposed Private Detective Agencies (Regulation) Bill.

Economic growth and development have led to the establishment of a large number of private detective agencies.Their services are used by business establishments  for gathering information and intelligence, parents use them to spy on their children, spouses use them to ..

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What are the proposed amendments to the Whistle Blowers Act? Do they defeat the very purpose of the legislation? Discuss critically.

The Whistle Blowers act 2011 provides for receiving and enquiring into public interest disclosures against corruption or misuse of power by public servant. Provisions of Whistle Blowers Amendment bill 2015: Bill prohibits reporting corruption related disclosures if the it falls ..

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"Article 44 in the Constitution of India is mere symbolism and country has not been able to go beyond rhetoric in implementation of this article."Amplify.

Hint: Article 44 in the Part IV (DPSP), which says that “The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India“. But, since DPSP is not enforceable by court the article has ..

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