Polity News

Model code of Conduct

The Election Commission withdrew permission for Rythu Banndu Scheme of the Telangana government citing violation of model code of conduct. IN its order the poll body withdrew the permission citing violation of same by state Finance minister.

posted by 28th Nov 2023

RTI

The Union government has added the computer emergency response team (CERT-In) to a list of organisations that are exempted from the ambit of the Right to Information Act (RTI).

posted by 25th Nov 2023

Withholding Bills

The supreme Court took note of Tamil Nadu governments Argument that constitution does not provide governor discretion to withhold the 10 bills “repassed” by the state legislative Assembly.

posted by 21st Nov 2023

Role of Governor in Legislature

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N.Ravi has withheld assent for certain bills passed by the Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly. This follows the Supreme court expressing Serious Concern over inaction by the governor on the Bills presented for his assent. The court expressed displeasure on similar delays by Governors of Telangana, Punjab and Kerala

posted by 20th Nov 2023

Federal frictions

Disputes between the centre and states regarding exonomic policies have a long history in India. However, in recent years the frequency and intensity of such disputes have increased assumed the character of ‘persistent frictions’ in the federal system

posted by 16th Nov 2023