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Write the feature of India as a strong federation? |
| Answer» \tThere are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.\tDifferent tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.\tThe jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in the constitution. So the existence and authority of each tier of government is constitutionally guaranteed.\tThe fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.\tCourts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government. The highest court acts as an umpire if disputes arise between different levels of government in the exercise of their respective powers.\tSources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy.\tThe federal system thus has dual objectives: to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the same time accommodate regional diversity. | |