Question Q.3GS2GS2

How has asymmetric federalism helped India accommodate its diverse regional needs? Discuss with suitable examples.

Introduction

Asymmetric Federalism refers to the model of federalism where the Union is stronger than the state. It is also known as quasi-federal system of governance.

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Main Body

Asymmetric Federalism refers to the model of federalism where the Union is stronger than the state. It is also known as quasi-federal system of governance.

[Eg] Finance Commission by Centre decides finances for states.

Asymmetric Federalism ═> Accomodation of Diverse regional needs

1Article 3 : States territorial reorganization is the power of centre.

[Eg] Formation of Linguistic states.

2All India Services : Appointment power with Centre- state can transfer.

[Eg] Uniformity in Administration.

3Financial Power : Union decides on giving grants and finances.

[Eg] Special Category states status.

4Inter-State River Water Dispute => Parliament is empowered to make laws.

[Eg] Krishna river dispute.

5VII Schedule: Priority to Union List but also gives state and Concurrent list for regional diversity.

6Finance Commission : gave 42 % devolution of funds for state expenses.

7GST Council: deciding on complaints and concerns of industrialised states.

Flash points Remain:

Office of Governor

Cess & Surcharge Sharing

VII Schedule Rationalisation.

Punch Commission and Sarkaria Commission has given solutions to above.

— GAURAV CHOPRA · AIR 83

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Conclusion

Punch Commission and Sarkaria Commission has given solutions to above.

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Diagram showing Flash points Remain (Office of Governor, Cess & Surcharge Sharing, VII Schedule Rationalisation) with connections to Punch Commission and Sarkaria Commission

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GAURAV CHOPRA

AIR 832025

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Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

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Asymmetric Federalism

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(a) Mr. X is a Government employee at Ludhiana and is getting following emoluments: (i) Salary - Rs.30,000 per month; (ii) Dearness Allowance (enters) - 60% of salary; (iii) Contribution in Notified Pension Scheme - Rs.3,000 per month; (iv) Employer's contribution to Pension Scheme - Rs.3,000 per month; (v) Transport Allowance for commuting between home and office - Rs.2,800 p.m.; (vi) Deputation Allowance (for 2 months) - Rs.3,000 per month; (vii) Entertainment Allowance - Rs.2,000 per month (During the year, he spent Rs.12,000 on entertainment of official guests); (viii) He has been provided with a rent-free accommodation. The licence fee for the accommodation has been fixed at Rs.2,000 per month. The government has also provided him with furniture items costing Rs.1,00,000 (WDV - Rs.75,000) for his personal use; (ix) He has been provided with the facility of a servant and watchman w.e.f. 01.10.2018 and the government is paying Rs.3,000 per month to each of these servants; (x) A laptop costing Rs.50,000 has been given to him for his official as well as personal purposes; (xi) On 01.10.2018 he took a loan of Rs.2,00,000 from his employer to buy a car at a concessional rate of interest of 6.25%. The repayment of loan started w.e.f. 01.01.2019 @ Rs.10,000 per month. SBI rate of interest as on 01.04.2018 was 9.25%; (xii) During the year savings made by Mr. X were: (a) LIC Premium: For Self Rs.10,500 (sum assured Rs.2,00,000); For Spouse Rs.12,000 (sum assured Rs.1,00,000); For Mother Rs.8,000 (sum assured Rs.1,00,000); For Major Son Rs.8,000 (not dependent on him but is suffering from disability) (sum assured Rs.50,000). All life insurance policies were taken in the previous year 2014-15. (b) PPF Deposits: Rs.5000; (c) Tuition Fees of Second Son studying in a College Rs.6,000; (d) Repayment of Housing Loan from LIC (Principal Portion) - Rs.36,000. Calculate: (i) Salary Income; (ii) Qualifying amount for deduction U/S 80 C.

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