Federal Issues

Chandigarh Issue – UPSC GS2

Context: Punjab chief minister moved a resolution in the Assembly, seeking the immediate transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab. The longstanding dispute between Punjab and Haryana over Chandigarh flared up after the Centre notified Central Service Rules for employees in the Union Territory instead of the Punjab Service Rules. Background: After the Partition of India, the Indian Government wanted a modern city to replace …

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Combative Federalism in India – UPSC GS2

What is Cooperative Federalism? Cooperative Federalism in India reflects an ideology of a stable relationship between the centre and other units. Cooperative federalism means cooperation and interdependence between the Centre and the States to ensure smooth governance of the country. It guides all the governing bodies to come forward and cooperate to resolve common social, …

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Federalism under strain in India – UPSC GS2

Constitutional provision regarding Federalism: 7th Schedule of the constitution: Three lists i.e. Union, State and Concurrent divides the responsibilities between centre and state. Here, each level of government has its own sphere, enabling context-sensitive decision-making to them. 73rd and 74th amendment Act: It provided the institutions for local self-government, which helps in strengthening grassroots democracy. Article 246 …

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Fiscal Federalism – UPSC GS2

Recent measures suggesting a concentration of power by the Centre: Increasing monitory share of states in centrally sponsored schemes. The terms of reference of 15th finance commission. Imposition of demonetization without adequate consultation with the states. The institutionalization of goods and services tax and the subsequent delay in transfer of GST compensation. One nation one ration. Banking regulation act 2020 Government …

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Cooperative Federalism needed to implement reforms – UPSC GS2

Context: Much-needed reforms in the social sector like health, education, land, labour, electricity and agriculture have either been slow or non-existent. Without cooperative federalism, the progress of second-generation reforms could remain fraught with problems, agitations and delays. Implementation of 2nd generation reforms & challenges faced 1. Reforms in Agriculture: After decades of wait and deliberations, the present government …

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Federalism and Cooperatives : SC Order – UPSC GS2

Context: Supreme Court struck down certain provisions of the Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011, which had added Part IX(B) to the Constitution of India. The 97th Constitution Amendment & Part IX(B) The 97th Constitution Amendment came into effect in 2012. It was a major step towards infusing autonomy, democratic functioning, and professional management. Part IXB delineated the contours …

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Opposition of Cooperation Ministry – UPSC GS2

Objectives of Ministry of Cooperation: To provide a separate administrative, legal, and policy framework for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country. To streamline the process for ease of doing business and enable the development of Multi-State Co-operative Banks(MSCBs). What are Cooperatives? Cooperatives are organisations formed at the grassroots level by people to harness the power of collective …

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Lakshadweep Administrator Issue – UPSC GS2

Lakshadweep Administrator: Lakshadweep is a group of 36 islands in the Arabian Sea totalling 32 square kilometres. An administrator is a representative of the President in the Union Territory like a Lieutenant Governor. Since UT of Lakshadweep does not have a legislature, any proposed change to its laws is brought through regulations by its administrator appointed …

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Impact of Centralisation on Federal Structure – UPSC GS2

Utility: There are some good examples which can be quoted in answers related to Federalism and Centre-State Relations Centralisation and Political federalism: There is a growing incursion of the Union government into sectors where State governments have a primary responsibility. For instance, Resource Allocation : There has been increasing centralisation in resource allocations and welfare …

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