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Centre-State Relations
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In view of the political class's inability to develop and maintain conventions relating to the appropriate use of Article 356, the Supreme Court's decision in the Bommai case provided much needed clarity. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Centre-State RelationsJudiciary
Para diplomacy has the potential to not only strengthen the federal structure of the Indian state but also radically alter the trajectory of Indian foreign policy by helping regional governments to realise their potential in the conduct of cross border relations. Critically Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
FederalismCentre-State Relations
In terms of fiscal independence or autonomy, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) have certainly done better than their rural counterparts (RLBs). Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Local GovernmentFederalism
Even though Indian federalism has matured quite a bit, with states having far greater control of their economic and political management, serious structural problems still remain. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
FederalismCentre-State Relations
“Most of the institutional architecture of Indian federalism focuses on relations between the Union and the states and there is far less space to settle inter-state frictions”. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
FederalismCentre-State Relations
Highlighting the constitutional role of the Finance Commission (FC), discuss the issues which are being debated w.r.t. terms of reference (ToR) of the 15th Finance Commission.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Constitutional BodiesCentre-State Relations