Question
Download Solution PDFWho among the following describe Indian federalism as Quasi federalism?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is KC Wheare.
Key Points
- Federalism can be formed by way of integration (US) or disintegration (Canada).
- Indian federalism resembles “CANADIAN MODEL”.
- The word federalism is nowhere mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
- Article 1 describes India as a UNION of states.
- It is not a result of an agreement between states and states have no right to secede from the federation.
- It’s an Indestructible union of destructible states.
- KC Wheare described it as “Quasi federalism”.
- Granville Austin called it “Cooperative federalism” (need for national integrity and unity).
- Morris Jones defined it as 'Bargaining Federalism'.
- 'Federalism with Centralizing tendency' by Ivor Jenning.
- Unitary bias (dominance of centre in financial powers, central grants, Niti Aayog).
Important Points
- In SR Bommai case SC characterized “Federalism” as part of “Basic structure”.
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