The demand for greater state-autonomy and also its impact on the smooth functioning of the Indian polity

Indian constitution divides the power of governance between Union and state which is more or less based on Federal structure of the government. This division of power is more inclined towards union government seeing the tradition of the Indian political history.

Today, states in one or other context demand for greater autonomy. The centre is strong in Indian political system. The centre has been given monopoly on almost all the subjects except few, on which states has reserved say due to some local importance. The centre has, yet, power to give directions to the states in certain matters. The states have to depend upon the centre for financial assistance.

Such provisions and practices make the states dependent upon the centre in certain circumstances. If the states are given autonomy, though not according to their demands, but after initiating some studies in this field, it will prove to be very effective in the development at the states and thus, of the country.

States, do not get proportional share in financial assistance, if the ruling government this period of time.

Experts have, been suggesting some changes in the constitution. Though constitutional amendments have reached to the score of a century, the constitution sometimes kick provisions and effective machineries to handle critical situations.

i. Two party politics can be introduced as a constitutional measure, at least at the centre, to ensure stable governments.

ii. Change in provisions related to misuse of centre government’s control over state and misuse and ineffectiveness of the office of Governor can be removed.

iii. Unbalanced growth of different states are due to some policy defects. Provisions can be introduced to effective Planning of states and centre through a non-political, independent body.

iv. More decentralization, more and more participation of people, social development, prevention and prohibition of criminalization and commercialization of politics are other areas that pose a need for review of the India constitution.

A part form this long list of major and minor improvements can be prepared, though the present constitution is a flexible success, to govern the nation.

This provision is in the interest of public health and safety of the lives of children. In M.C. Mehta vs state of Tamil Nadu case, the supreme court held that the state authorities should protect economic social and humanitarian rights of millions of children, working illegally in public and private sector.

(i) Art 23- This prohibits traffic in human being and forced labour. It is an open fact that many children work as forced labour in different sectors.

(ii) Art 39(c)- tells that health and strength of workers and the tender age of children must not be abused.

(iii) Art 45- provision for free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 14 years.