The fundamental principle of the cabinet system of governance is that the Lieutenant-Governor should act as a figurehead rather than as an active ruler. Analyse in the context of friction between Union and Delhi government.
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Topic: Function and responsibilities of Union and the states.
Topic: Function and responsibilities of Union and the states.
Q3. The fundamental principle of the cabinet system of governance is that the Lieutenant-Governor should act as a figurehead rather than as an active ruler. Analyse in the context of friction between Union and Delhi government. (150 words)
- •*Difficulty level: Moderate
- •Reference: The Hindu *
Why the question: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) can nominate 10 aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on his own without the aid and advice of its council of ministers. Key Demand of the Question: Analyze the principle that the Lieutenant-Governor (LG) should act as a figurehead, considering recent friction between the Union and Delhi government. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Define the cabinet system and the role of the LG as a figurehead. Body: LG’s Role: Traditionally, the LG acts on the advice of the state’s Council of Ministers. (Constitutional provisions) Recent Ruling: The Supreme Court’s decision allowing the LG to nominate 10 aldermen to the MCD independently. Impact: Increased friction between Union and Delhi governments. Recommendations: Balkrishnan committee, Sarkaria commission, Punchhi commission, Judicial rulings. . Conclusion: Highlight the need for clear provisions to avoid conflicts.
Why the question:
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) can nominate 10 aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on his own without the aid and advice of its council of ministers.
Key Demand of the Question:
Analyze the principle that the Lieutenant-Governor (LG) should act as a figurehead, considering recent friction between the Union and Delhi government.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Define the cabinet system and the role of the LG as a figurehead.
Body:
LG’s Role: Traditionally, the LG acts on the advice of the state’s Council of Ministers. (Constitutional provisions)
Recent Ruling: The Supreme Court’s decision allowing the LG to nominate 10 aldermen to the MCD independently.
Impact: Increased friction between Union and Delhi governments.
Recommendations: Balkrishnan committee, Sarkaria commission, Punchhi commission, Judicial rulings. .
Conclusion:
Highlight the need for clear provisions to avoid conflicts.