Centre-State Relations in India (An Old and Rare Book)

About the Book The Centre-State relations have not become a major problem because the Congress is still in control of most parts of the country. But, the issue is certainly. source of perplexity. It needs an immediate solution to the satisfaction of all.

It is true that nowhere in the Constitution the word "federalism" is used. It is equally true that, in the peculiar conditions obtaining in India and in the interest of maintaining the integrity of the country and the unity of the nation, the Constitution has assigned a wide sweep of administrative, legislative and financial powers to the Union Centre.

But, such provisions should not be used as a lever towards over-centralization or to bring about the dominance of the Centre.

The Constitution, which the founding fathers drew up with the maximum national consensus, is now being frequently amended by the Congress Party, with steam-rolling majority, to implement their policy decisions. Its unwieldy strength in the Parliament has been unscrupulously pressed to service to bring about vital changes in the basic document.

About the Author T.S. RAJAGOPALA IYENGAR, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, was formerly Principal of the Law College, Mysore. was of Mysore State Legislature for number years. Also, he member the Mysore City Municipal for quite some time.

author has been closely associated the University Mysore as member the Senate for over twenty-five years. He honored the University this pre-eminent At present, he the adviser of the Mysore University.

distinguished co-operator. presided the thirty-eighth Provincial Co-operative Bangalore 1948. Also, presided over Auxiliary Conference Housing the first All Congress held at Bombay 1952. Editor Co-operative 'Sahakara Patrike' some years. is also an author of several books?

Preface In 1969, 1 delivered two special lectures on The creative role of the Supreme Court of India' under the auspices of the Mysore University. Again, in 1971, I delivered two special lectures on Parliament in India a critical study. They are both published in the form of books. From the reviews that have appeared in the Press, I am emboldened to say that the Public have received them well.

In February 1973, I was once again asked by the University to deliver two special lectures at Davanagere on Centre State relations in India'. I have delivered these special lectures not from an expert's point of view for the use of advanced students of Constitutional law, but from a layman's point of view so as to give a broad and general outline of the subject for the information of the general public.

Knowledge of the Centre-State relations in India is necessary for every citizen to realize that he has a hand in the administration of the country and that he has to make his own contribution, however meager, for establishing cordial and harmonious relationship between the Union and Units in the governance of the country.

As the subject is of importance to the public, I am asked to give it in writing for publication. It is my carnets hope that the lectures included in this book will, at least in a small way, enable the reader to get an understanding of the subject. I acknowledge gratefully the kindness and courtesy of the University of Mysore in extending an invitation to me to deliver these special lectures.

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