Vaibhav RawatAIR 25 · CSE 2020 · 293 wordsTheir whole copy
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Constitutional punctuality refers to as being firm with constitutional values system and norms, along with timely execution of constitutional works, appointments and values.
This punctuality is essential for the functioning of body politic, for ensuring efficient & effective working of political bodies and for ensuring proper coordination between various organs of government.
Absence of constitutional punctuality :-
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- Non appointment of deputy speaker in lok sabha : - Constitution provides for a deputy speaker & not appointed since 3 yr.
- Delay in appointment in various administrative and judicial post eg Delay in clearance of name sent by collegium on frivolous ground like sexual orientation
- Not taking action on reports sent by constitutional bodies eg NCSC, NCST
- Frequent transfers & change in terms of governors - impact centre state relation → Constitution provides for 5 yr term
- Bringing civil services in Article 239 AA by ordinance → Constitution provides only for police, public order & land.
- Delays in conduct of elections → eg PRI election delayed beyond terms of 5 yr
The need is to ensure constitutional punctuality :- → Proper timeline : - Prevent any
delay in necessary action. → Abiding by principles enshrined in our constitution → Upholding constitutional morality → Vigilance - Not only by court but by people, civil society etc. → Control from top - by PM & CM over functioning of organs → Code of Ethics - to ensure time bound appointments & actions even if not essential. → Parliamentary commissioner - to oversee activities of elected representatives.
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Constitutional punctuality will not depend only on law & judicial pronouncements, but on people who run the constitution, on will of common masses & on ethics & values we have as a society & nation.