πΊοΈ Part 4 Β· Chapter 01 Β· Indian Polity
Federalism & Centre-State Relations
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π What You Will Learn in This Chapter
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Federal features of Indian Constitution
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Unitary features (federal with unitary bias)
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Legislative relations β Centre vs State
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Administrative relations
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Financial relations
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Inter-State Council
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Governor’s role in Centre-State relations
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Sarkaria Commission recommendations
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Topic 01
Federal & Unitary Features of Indian Constitution
Federal features, unitary features, quasi-federal nature, and why India is “federal with unitary bias.”
Topic 02
Legislative Relations β Centre & State
Union List, State List, Concurrent List, residuary powers, Parliament’s power to legislate on State List.
Topic 03
Administrative Relations β Centre & State
Executive power distribution, All India Services, Centre’s directions to States, and inter-state disputes.
Topic 04
Financial Relations β Centre & State
Distribution of taxes, grants-in-aid, Finance Commission, and financial emergency provisions.
Topic 05
Inter-State Council & Governor’s Role
Inter-State Council (Article 263), Zonal Councils, Governor’s discretionary powers, and Centre-State disputes.
Topic 06
Sarkaria Commission & Quick Revision
Sarkaria Commission (1983), Punchhi Commission, key recommendations, and complete chapter revision.
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