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The demand for an independent GST Dispute Settlement Authority seems to be more logical in comparison to GST Council. Analyze.

Model Answer:        The proposed GST Council as the dispute resolution body is criticized on the ground that how can it resolve the disputes arising out of its own...

July 16, 2023

"For the betterment of Indian Railways, numerous committees and panels have been created from time to time."Examine the important committees and their recommendations.

MacKay Commission of 1907 recommended the modification of the Railway Board with one member having good commercial and financial knowledge. Acworth Committee of 1920 recommended the consolidation and...

July 15, 2023

Highlight the potential of recent technological advancements to usher into an era of good governance using the tool of e-governance.

E governance is the use of information and communication technologies to provide government services. Potential of e-governance: Availability of geographic information system (GIS) mapping can aid urban planning...

July 15, 2023

Discuss the concerns of the states with respect to the Goods and Services Tax. To what extent, these concerns have been addressed in the current GST model as proposed in Constitution 122nd amendment Bill.

Model Answer: GST is a comprehensive indirect tax on manufacturing goods and services but, the state governments have the following issues over it: A lower GST rate might...

July 14, 2023

The true potential of e-governance cannot be realized by solely focusing on the technological aspect, rather it involves ushering reforms in governance itself. Discussing the statement, suggest what should be done to address the situation.

E-governance involves delivery of government services to citizens through an electronic medium, ensuring transparency, speed, convenience and reducing instances of corruption and negative discretion. Need to usher reforms...

July 8, 2023

The New Code on Industrial Relations (2019) was brought to reduce labour disputes and improve ease of doing business but it has restricted the collective bargaining power of the workers. Analyse.

Code on Industrial Relations (2019) was brought to incorporate various laws on labour unions and employee-employer relationship to provide a single comprehensive code. Code on Industrial Relations reduced...

July 5, 2023

Social auditing can be used as an efficient tool for addressing the monitoring and implementation bottlenecks in success of government schemes in India. Enumerate the steps that have been taken by the government recently in this regard.

Implementation of government schemes have often been marred by monitoring and implementation challenges. Challenges: Lack of independent monitoring agencies. Lack of awareness among people about schemes and its...

July 5, 2023

Discuss the composition and functions of the GST Council as proposed in the Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014.

Model Answer: GST Council will be a constitutional body established by president of India. It’s composition will be as follows: Chairman – Union Finance Minister Minister of State...

July 4, 2023

National urban transport policy emphasizes on moving people instead of moving vehicles. Discuss critically the success of various strategies of the government in this regard.

The vision statement of the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) acknowledges that people occupy centre-stage, and that cities must evolve in a manner that supports the main social...

July 3, 2023

Features of the Draft Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill, 2015 while throwing light on various concerns raised by the Trade Unions.

The proposed Labour draft code seeks to replace the three laws viz. Trade Unions Act, 1926; Industrial Employment Act, 1946 and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.Key Provisions of...

July 2, 2023