As is frequently the case with most theories, the literature on fiscal Introduction 3 federalism has been strongly influenced by the geo-political context in which it originated; namely, the federal systems of North America. This has led to problems relating to its extension to other cases, especially to the nation states of Europe and Asia. A simple example refers to the assignment problem. Fiscal federalism theory (see, for example, Musgrave 1961; Olson 1969) dictates that responsibilities should
Trends in Centre-State Relations Till 1967, the centre-state relations by and large were smooth due to one-party rule at the Centre and in most of the states. In 1967 elections, the Congress Party was defeated in nine states and its position at the Centre became weak. This changed political scenario heralded a new era in the Centre-state relations. The non-Congress Governments in the states opposed the increasing centralization and intervention of the Central government. They raised the issue of
(i) Cooperative Federalism: Platform for Interface between the Centre and States: The most important responsibility of NITI Aayog related to promoting is “…cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the States on a continuous basis”. The legislative domains and functional responsibilities of the union and states are democrated by the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India in terms of union, state and concurrent subjects. However, there are overlaps in
Planning Commission/ NITI Aayog and Development Communication The Planning Commission was set up by a Resolution of the Government of India in March 1950 in pursuance of declared objectives of the Government to promote a rapid rise in the standard of living of the people by efficient exploitation of the resources of the country, increasing production and offering opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community. The Planning Commission was charged with the responsibility of making
N POLITICAL SCIENCE DEMOCRACY AND DIVERSITY TABLE OF CONTENTS Sr. # Topic Name Page # 1. Democracy and deversity 3 1.1 Diversity in Society 1.2 Diversity and Unity 1.3 Diversity and democratic politics 1.4 Diversity and inequalities 1.5 Inequality between Men and women 1.6 Religious Diversity and Democracy 1.7 Diversity and Share in power 1.8 Distribution of power in Federation Diversity in Society Meaning People inhabit in a town or city from Different
EUROPEAN UNION One of the founding fathers of the American constitution, Thomas Jefferson said: ‘Our country is too large to have all its affairs directed by a single government’ At the national level, government is organized on either federal or a unitary basis. Federal systems contain middle-level territorial units of government (states, provinces, regions) which have a guaranteed status in the constitution that gives them a degree of independence and autonomy from the central government. In
Shilpa Rathi Amit Singh Asian Canadian Literature 20th April 2015 Journey from Komagata Maru to Kanishka Bombing: Changing Face and the Changing Role of Diaspora in a Globalized World and its Foreign Policy Implications “If my story paves way for repetition of any such single inequality being impossible, on any one in the future, I shall die in happiness to know that I have done my duty”. ---Gurdit Singh Sarhali Prime Minister Stephen Harper maneuvered to become the champion of minority rights
Federalism is believed to be an essential means to protect political accord in the country like Pakistan having a diverse society being alienated into diverse ethnic and linguistic groups. He added that the current circumstances in Balochistan are so terrible
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Lee Kwan-Yew is known for transforming Singapore, from a fishing village at its separation from Malaysia in 1960,into one of the richest and most advanced countries in the world, in his lifetime. I hope Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli will make Lee his role model, not the greedy and failed Third World leaders, because his health is poor and he does not have children. Although he had to cool his heel because his predecessor hung onto power even after losing the election for his party, Mr. Oli has