Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism.

Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:


A. division of powers among the centre and the States,


B. distribution of financial resources,


C. methods of resolving inter-State disputes and


D. appointment of Governors

There are two sets of government created by the Indian Constitution: one for the entire nation called the union government (central government) and one for each unit or State called the State government. Both of these have a constitutional status and clearly identified area of activity. If there is any dispute about which powers come under the control of the union and which under the States, this can be resolved by the Judiciary on the basis of the constitutional provisions.

A. The Subjects like Agriculture ,Public health and employment which are in state list could be included into concurrent list because these subjects contribute to the overall growth of the country. So both the centre and state should have power to make laws on these subjects.


B. The distribution of resources should be under the control of central government but the state government should have autonomy to set up enterprises for the development of the state.


C. To resolve inter state dispute union government should intervene but the orders of Supreme Court should be binding and final.


D. The governor should be appointed by central government but after consultation of state government to avoid further resentment.


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