Context
Supreme Court has referred the power tussle controversial law to a constitutional bench to get the constitutional interpretation and a five judge bench has given a verdict on the power tussle issue
Background
Analysis
What is the present governing structure of Delhi?
What are the recent changes?
What are the major concerns?
What are the Judicial Opinion?
What could be possible development to resolve the power tussle?
Conclusion
Indian democracy is based on the principles of federalism, elected representative and checks and balances. Union representatives always remains a grey area in the legislative and executive process, the state legislative elected by the people should act accordingly with the constitutional values and L-G should act on the aid and advise of the elected government. In order to protect the checks and balances the new amendment act should maintain a balance of power between two positions so to keep a check on arbitrary actions of both the power centres. Power tussle should be the reason of hindrance in the developmental process.
Practice Question Q1. What is the dual governance issue in Delhi? Do you think Supreme Court’s pronouncement has been successful in resolving this power conundrum? Q2. Indian federalism is undergoing structural as well as functional changes. In the light of the statement, analyse the need for re-examining the federalism in India. Also suggest some measures for deepening federalism in India. |
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