Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
2. Do you think its time to take a re-look at the post of governor or at least codify their powers to ensure that tyranny of the unelected does not triumph over popular governments. Analyse with examples. (250 words)
Reference: Deccan Herald
Why the question:
The article presents to us a detailed analysis of the post of Governor and a re-look of it.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss with examples the need to recognise the codification of powers of the Governor to ensure that tyranny of the unelected does not triumph over popular governments.
Directive:
Analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with brief background of the question.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Discuss the constitutionality of the post of the Governor, explain the powers and responsibilities enshrined.
Bring out the lacunae in the codification of powers of a Governor. Give examples to justify the same.
Take hints from the article and explain what needs to be done to ensure the post is more mature in terms of exercising its powers and responsibilities.
Conclusion:
Conclude that it is perhaps time to take a re-look at the post of governor itself or at least codify their powers to ensure that tyranny of the unelected does not triumph over popular governments.
