DMPQ- Explain how the legacy of national movement affected the modern foundation of republic of India.

. India derived its political and economic structure largely from colonial rule, but values and ideals were distinctively derived from national movement and they still serve as political and ethical benchmarks for vast population. Indian national movement was an inclusive one accommodating wide ideological viewpoints. It was largely non-violent and included not only the elite … Read more DMPQ- Explain how the legacy of national movement affected the modern foundation of republic of India.

DMPQ- . Point out the recommendations of Balwant rai Mehta committee for Panchayati raj system.

. In January 1957, the Government of India appointed a committee to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working. The chairman of this committee was Balwant Rai G Mehta. The committee submitted its report in November 1957 and recommended … Read more DMPQ- . Point out the recommendations of Balwant rai Mehta committee for Panchayati raj system.

DMPQ- . Discuss the political and territorial integration challenges faced by India after Independence.

Accession of princely states was one of the most daunting tasks. Princely states occupied almost 40% of the colonial territory and were more than 500 in numbers. During British rule they enjoyed paramountcy and were insulated from both external aggression and their own people under British patronage. Many of them started to think of independent … Read more DMPQ- . Discuss the political and territorial integration challenges faced by India after Independence.

DMPQ- Trace the evolution of Constitutionalisation of Panchayati raj institutions.

.  In 1986, Rajiv Gandhi government appointed a committee on ‘Revitalization of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Democracy and Development’ under the chairmanship of L M Singhvi. It made the following recommendations that the Panchayati Raj institutions should be constitutionally recognized, protected and preserved. For this purpose, a new chapter should be added in the Constitution … Read more DMPQ- Trace the evolution of Constitutionalisation of Panchayati raj institutions.

DMPQ- . Discuss the significance of 73rd constitutional amendment act In India’s democracy.

This act has added a new Part-IX to the Constitution of India. It is entitled as ‘The Panchayats’ and consists of provisions from Articles 243 to 243 O. In addition, the act has also added a new Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution. This schedule contains 29 functional items of the panchayats. It deals with Article … Read more DMPQ- . Discuss the significance of 73rd constitutional amendment act In India’s democracy.

DMPQ- Discuss the objectives and major features of PESA act of 1996.

The provisions of Part IX of the constitution relating to the Panchayats are not applicable to the Fifth Schedule areas. However, the Parliament may extend these provisions to such areas, subject to such exceptions and modifications as it may specify. Under this provision, the Parliament has enacted the “Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the objectives and major features of PESA act of 1996.

DMPQ-How does Article 371-F of Indian constitution Makes Sikkim a special state.

. The 36th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1975 made Sikkim a full-fledged state of the Indian Union. It included a new Article 371-F containing special provisions with respect to Sikkim. These are as follows: The Sikkim Legislative Assembly is to consist of not less than 30 members. One seat is allotted to Sikkim in the … Read more DMPQ-How does Article 371-F of Indian constitution Makes Sikkim a special state.

DMPQ-. How does Article 371 A makes Nagaland a special state.

Article 371-A makes the following special provisions for Nagaland : The Acts of Parliament relating to the following matters would not apply to Nagaland unless the State Legislative Assembly so decides: religious or social practices of the Nagas; Naga customary law and procedure; Administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary … Read more DMPQ-. How does Article 371 A makes Nagaland a special state.

DMPQ-. What is High court’s supervisory Jurisdiction? What role it plays in state judicial administration.

. A high court has the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals functioning in its territorial jurisdiction (except military courts or tribunals). Thus, it may: call for returns from them; Make and issue, general rules and prescribe forms for regulating the practice and proceedings of them; prescribe forms in which books, entries and … Read more DMPQ-. What is High court’s supervisory Jurisdiction? What role it plays in state judicial administration.

DMPQ-. Throw light on the Writ jurisdiction of state High courts.

. Article 226 of the Constitution empowers a high court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo-warrento for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose. The phrase ‘for any other purpose’ refers to the enforcement of an ordinary legal right. The high court can … Read more DMPQ-. Throw light on the Writ jurisdiction of state High courts.