Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
3. The frequent promulgation of ordinances and subverting the legislative process is detrimental for a constitutional democracy. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
In PRS India’s latest report, Kerala stood out for promulgating the maximum number of ordinances in 2021. While the state passed 144 ordinances, the national average (of all states) was five. Of the 144, as many as 53 were new ordinances.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the rationale behind extension of ordinance making power of the executives in our country and how this power has been often misused, its impact.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start the answer by citing article 123 of the constitution.
Body:
First, write about the rationale and need behind ordinances in the country.
Next, Explain the issues and concerns associated – the point of promulgation and repromulgation. Present the court judgments in this aspect to defend your side, explain the concerns in detail with recent examples.
Next, write about the negative impact of ordinance raj and ways to prevent it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
