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Tax Reforms in India

The Summary of India’s Tax Reforms Income Tax In 1973-74, there were 11 income tax slabs, ranging from 10 per cent to 85 per cent. With a sur charge of additional 15%, the implication of which is high earning individuals paying an effective tax of 97% of their incomes. The Wealth tax further makes a… Continue reading Tax Reforms in India

Special Category Status, Role of Finance Commission, Centrally Sponsored Schemes, National Counter Terrorism Centre, GST, Federalism and Foreign policy

Special Category Status to States Various Chief Ministers across the nation have been demanding special status for their respective states since last few years. This has led to fierce debates amongst the proponents and critiques of the special category status. The proponents argue that granting special status to these states will bring them at par… Continue reading Special Category Status, Role of Finance Commission, Centrally Sponsored Schemes, National Counter Terrorism Centre, GST, Federalism and Foreign policy

Administrative Relations between Centre and State (Art. 256 to 263)

The framers of Indian Constitution made detailed provisions in the Constitution in regard to administrative relations between the Centre and State to ensure minimization of conflict between the two. They have been elaborated below: a) Directives by the Union to the State governments: Article 256 mentions that the executive power of every state shall be… Continue reading Administrative Relations between Centre and State (Art. 256 to 263)

Issues and Challenges pertaining to the federal structure

The Role of the Governor (Discretionary Power and Appointment Issues), Reservation of Bills for Consideration of President Misuse of Article 356 The Maintenance of Law and Order in States Encroachment by the Centre on State List The Financial weakness of the State Taxation Powers Issue of Grants Role of Planning Commission Question of Autonomy Issue

The Role of the Governor (Discretionary Power and Appointment Issues), Reservation of Bills for Consideration of President

Role of the Governor The Governor is appointed by the President of India for five years. But he remains in the office till the pleasure of the President. It means, he can be recalled any time and his continuation in the office depends at the will of the Centre. The Supreme Court has held that the… Continue reading The Role of the Governor (Discretionary Power and Appointment Issues), Reservation of Bills for Consideration of President

Functions & Responsibilities of the Union & the States

Concept of Federalism, Federalism in India Division of powers between Union and States Administrative Relations between Centre and State (Art. 256 to 263) Financial Relations between Centre and State (Art.268 to Art.293) Miscellaneous issues: Special Category Status, Role of Finance Commission, Centrally Sponsored Schemes, National Counter Terrorism Centre, GST, Federalism and Foreign policy

Devolution of powers & finances up to local levels & challenges therein

Panchayati Raj Institution: Evolution, Features, Composition, Powers, Functions Rural Local Finance: Need, Mechanism Issues with PRIs Roadmap to Panchayati Raj: Finance, Empowerment Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996: Background, Important provisions, Associated problems Parastatals and associated problems Urban Local Government: Composition, Functions, Problems Urban Local Finance: Mechanism, Problems, Way Forward Urban Governance- Miscellaneous Issues: JNNURM,… Continue reading Devolution of powers & finances up to local levels & challenges therein

Urban Governance: JNNURM, District planning committees

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) JNNURM has been a path breaking scheme, which extended the scope of government sponsored development initiatives to urban areas in addition to rural areas. JNNURM can be termed as a direct outcome of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, which ensures urban sector reforms to strengthen municipal governance. The… Continue reading Urban Governance: JNNURM, District planning committees

Urban Local Government: Composition, Functions, Problems

CLICK:-REGISTER & DISCUSS ETHICS CASE STUDIES & YOUR UPSC PREPARATION WITH 1-1 CD MENTORS FOR FREE Urban Local government implies the governance of an urban area by the people through their elected representatives. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 provided constitutional status to local urban bodies. 74th Constitutional Amendment This act added a new part IX-A… Continue reading Urban Local Government: Composition, Functions, Problems

Parastatals (Autonomous/semi autonomous institutions) and associated problems

Parastatals are institutions/organizations, which are wholly or partially owned and managed by the government (either autonomous or quasi-governmental). They may be formed either under specific State enactments or under the Societies Registration Act. These bodies are generally formed for delivery of specific services, implementation of specific schemes or programmes sponsored by the State/Union Government/international donor… Continue reading Parastatals (Autonomous/semi autonomous institutions) and associated problems

Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996: Background, Important provisions, Associated problems

Background to PESA PESA is a law enacted by Government of India to cover the “Scheduled Areas”, which are not covered in the 73rd Constitutional amendment. This particular act extends the provisions of Part IX to the Scheduled Areas of the country. PESA brought powers further down to the Gram Sabha level. The Gram Sabha… Continue reading Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996: Background, Important provisions, Associated problems

Issues with Panchayati Raj Institutions

Unscientific distribution of functions The Panchayati Raj scheme is defective in so far as the distribution of functions between the structures at different levels has not been made along scientific lines. The blending of development and local self-government functions has significantly curtailed the autonomy of the local self-government institutions. Again it has virtually converted them… Continue reading Issues with Panchayati Raj Institutions

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