Page-2 of GS-II: Major Issues Pertaining to Federal Structure

It has been often argued that the Governor usually acts more as ‘an agent of the centre’ than as constitutional head of state. Critically analyse.

The governor is the de jure executive head of the state and plays central role in maintaining healthy centre-state relationship. Constitutional position: Article 163 – governor is appointed by the President and holds office during his pleasure. Apart from constitutional ..

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In context of using discretionary powers, the scope for the governor is higher than that of the President of India. Comment.

Article 153 of the constitution establishes governor. The Governor in supposed to act as a link between the Union and the State (federalism). Under Indian constitutional scheme, the governor has more discretionary power than those of the president. Common discretionary ..

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Discuss, the evolution of fiscal federalism in India, in the light of developments in recent years.

Fiscal federalism refers to distribution of fiscal powers between the various organs of governments, viz. Union, State, 3rd tier. Recent changes such as 101st constitutional amendment act (GST) and debate around cesses have brought fiscal federalism into news. Evolution of ..

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Adequately empowering the third tier of Indian federal structure is the key to strengthen federalism in India. Analyse.

The 73rd and 74th amendments to the constitution of India ushered in decentralization by establishing PRIs & Municipalities as 3rd tier of Indian federal structure. Despite these constitutional amendments, the 3rd tier suffers from problems inhibiting true empowerment. It faces ..

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Highlight the role played by the MPLAD scheme in creating community assets based on local needs. Also discuss the issues associated with it.

MPLAD is a Central Sector Scheme, announced in 1993, with an objective to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature, primarily in their Constituencies. Role in creating community assets: The developmental work emphasize upon creation of durable community assets ..

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The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is a non-constitutional body, still, it has wielded immense decision-making powers. Discuss the advantages and issues associated with it, in the context of India.

In India’s Polity, the PMO is a non-constitutional body, and along with a “Kitchen Cabinet”, it is often called the real government, because of the immense decision-making powers that it wields. There are both pros and cons for such high ..

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