Federalism- Lt. Governor versus Delhi Government

AAP/Delhi Government passing an emergency resolution against centre order, how can we understand it constitutionally? Can u throw some light on such resolutions or such power of assembly?

Constitutionally, both Union Territories and State Government have their own jurisdictions, their governance and roles/ responsibilities. Centre has its own jurisdictions. In this case, Since Delhi being the capital of the country, there is a different arrangement in the implementation of Law and order. UT feels that centre is encroaching into its territory.

All through these years right from the freedom the setup has evolved over a period of years which has been successful so far.

When there is a different party in the centre and different party in the state, the difference of opinion exists and its quite natural. it gets resolved over a period of time and by mutual discussions.

As I look at it, they are passing resolutions asking parliament to review the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission and the article 155 /156 to allow state legislatures to have the power to impeach governors and Lt. governors.

In my opinion, the Delhi Government doesn't seem to understand their roles and responsibilities and their jurisdictions.. Appointing Governors and Lt. Governors is a different role which they want to possess.

Sometimes, i feel the executives who have assumed post in the delhi assembly need to have more maturity in analysing things and working for the development of the people rather than analysing how to review the constitution/ amend the constitution etc. (This is my personal opinion) You should not be biased on this.

Keep referring the judgement/ news and the versions that are coming from the SMEs.

Local Self Governments- Urban and Rural

Local government also depends upon the central bank and central cabinet minister for funds to their state, and subsequently the lower local self government of villages

Local govt means, the 3rd tier of the govt. You have a govt at the union level, called as UNION GOVT.

Then you have govt as state level: state govt, and you have govt at NOT district level, but at CITY levels! Like the municipal corporations! They are called as Urban local bodies. The district is called as Zilla panchayat. its a RUB, Rural local body. And the zilla panchayat has another 2 tires! Taluka panachyat and Gram panchayat!

So, we have 5 levels! Each of us will be voting for electing people at 5 levels, if you are in a rural area, and 3 levels if you are in an urban area!

For rural: 1. You vote for electing your gram panchayat member, 2. Elect your taluka panchayat member, 3. Zilla panchayat member, 4. MLA for state assembly 5. MP for parliament!! If you are living in the city, then: 1. Your corporator, 2. MLA, 3. MP

Some people are demanding same 3 levels in cities also!  Means: 1. Ward committe member, 2. Zone committee member, 3. Corporaror, 3. State. 5. Union

Many cities have ward committee system, though the members are not elected. But ZONE system is not there!

What is the rationale of having much more fragmentation in Rural areas as compared to urban areas?

Geography! City is a compact unit!  It will have a around 10,000 sq km; whereas a city will have area arond 100 sq km

So, you need to have one person who can 'reflect' your aspirations, that arise out of your lifestyle; social, economic and political! When the villages are spread far, their social economic life is different! One person can't claim to represent 10 villages!!

As for Urban Local bodies- they all come under urban planning areas, and urban development authorities!

Every town, village is divided into URBAN or RURAL; and each will have a LOCAL administration. If you are in the URBAN area, your place will be either:

                1. Town panchayat or

                2. Town municipality

                3. City Municipality

                4. City corporation.

You may ask why 4 levels?

This is based on population - less than 20k, is town panchayat ; Then upto 1 lakh, its Town municipality.  Above 1 lakh, it becoems a CITY! And above 10 laks, its a Corporation!!

How do you decide if a place is urban or rural?

Its mainly the working population- 75% men in non agri jobs

What is Cantonment board?

Cantonment is a place that is under the occupation of the military forces

As the civilian admn can't be allowed to interfere with the military areas, they are called as cantonment areas, and they are administarted NOT by the elected councils!! (ofcourse!!!), and they are managed by aa board of officers!!

Like IAS, there is IDES (indian defence estate service!!) They manage such cantonment areas!!

Cantonment is treated as urban area. The people work in armed forces and dont do agriculture anyway!!

Basis of distribution of taxes and grants to the states

On what basis the Centre distributes tax and grants to the states. Are the all states get equally and are they discriminated in any way in the allocation?

Distribution of tax revenue is detailed under the constitution. Under the respective lists under 7th schedule.

The non - tax revenue sharing and grants are determined by the Finance Commission.

All states getting equally would be unjust.

It is based on the FC’s recommendations. And the new Act will also deal with apportion taxes as generated by them