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District has been the basic unit of administration in India since ancient times. In India, we have a democratic welfare state which involves wide scope of activities for the development of the people and the nation as a whole. District Administration, is that part of Public Administration which functions in the territorial limits of the … Read more
Panchayat: Financing, Resource mobilization and devolution Sources of Funds The Amendments left important matters such as implementation, service delivery (including local capacity building) and transfer of responsibilities and powers to rural local bodies at the discretion of the state legislatures. Consequently, while expenditure responsibilities of local bodies are extensively enhanced, there is no law to … Read more
Bifurcation of powers between centre and state (state list, union list and concurrent list) The main characteristic of a federal constitution is the distribution of powers between the union and the states. The Indian constitution provides for a new kind of Federalism to meet India’s peculiar needs. In the matter of distribution of … Read more
Recomendations of the 14th Finance Commission ARTICLE 280 of the Constitution of India requires the Constitution of a Finance Commission every five years, or earlier. For the period from 1st April, 2015 to 31st March, 2020, the 14th Finance Commission (FFC) was constituted by the orders of President on 2nd January, 2013 and submitted its … Read more
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The Sarkaria Commission: A Legacy of Recommendations for Federalism in India The Indian Constitution, a testament to the nation’s commitment to federalism, has been a subject of continuous debate and evolution. The delicate balance between the Centre and the States, enshrined in the document, has been tested and refined over the years, leading to the … Read more
The Dual Polity: A Framework for Understanding Power Dynamics in Modern Societies The concept of a “dual polity” has emerged as a powerful analytical tool for understanding the complex interplay of power and governance in modern societies. This framework, rooted in the work of political scientists and sociologists, recognizes the existence of two distinct but … Read more
The Sovereignty of Parliament: A Cornerstone of the British Constitution The concept of parliamentary sovereignty, a cornerstone of the British constitution, is a complex and often debated topic. It refers to the supreme authority of Parliament, meaning that it can make or unmake any law it chooses, and no other body can challenge or overturn … Read more
The PESA Act: Empowering Tribal Self-Governance and Resource Management The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), is a landmark legislation in India that aims to empower tribal communities in the Scheduled Areas by granting them greater control over their land, resources, and governance. This act, passed by the Indian Parliament, seeks to address … Read more
Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure: A Global Perspective Federalism, a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and regional units, has been adopted by numerous countries across the globe. While offering potential benefits like decentralization, representation, and adaptability, federal structures also face inherent challenges that can impact their … Read more