Features of Indian Polity that are not considered conducive to strict federalism include: 1. Absolute Presidential veto over State legislation in some cases The President (acting on the advice of the Union government) has the power to withhold assent to certain types of state bills (e.g., those reserved by the Governor for President's consideration), giving the Centre control over state law- making. 2. Emergency Provisions Articles 352, 356, and 360 enable the Union government to assume vast powers and suspend the normal federal distribution of powers, effectively turning the system into a unitary one during emergencies. 3. Alteration in the boundaries of the states Article 3 allows Parliament to form new states, alter areas, boundaries, or names of existing states without the consent of the states concerned (only requiring consultation). This power of the Centre over the territorial integrity of states is non-federal.
Some features of Indian Polity are not considered as conducive to federalism. Consider the few given below : 1. Absolute Presidential veto over State legislation in some cases. 2. Emergency Provisions. 3. Alteration in the boundaries of the states. 4. Every power is subordinate to the constitution. Select the features that is/are not conducive.
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2014 · Topic: The Centre-State Relations (Trends and Challenges in Indian Federalism: Political, Administrative, and Financial aspects)
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