Question

Throw light on the new tendencies of Indian federalism.

Answer 1

Answer:

“The Constitution has been set in a tight mould of federalism.” Sir Ivor Jennings opines “India has a federation with a strong centralizing tendency.” Dr. In fact the Indian Constitution can be unitary or federal according to requirements of time and circumstances.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Our constitution is federal, though there may be difference of opinion regarding the extent of federalism. Just as K.C. Wheare considered it “Quasi-federal”. Granville Austin has called it, “A cooperative federalism”. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar himself refused to consider it a strictly federal structure. Morris Jones considered it a “federalism of bargain.” But it is true that Indian federalism is not pure federalism in principle, and within different distinguished pluralistic forces, it has been vested with the unitary powers. The centre has been made powerful. In all the areas like Legislative, Executive,Judiciary, and Emergency, the centre has been provided with the final and decisive role.....

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