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TOPIC: General Studies 2
- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
- Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
In News: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu pushed for the Women’s Reservation Bill and reforms in the way Parliament works including a code of conduct for lawmakers and greater powers to the presiding officer to deal with disruptive legislators. The Vice President also suggested a list of broad framework of reforms for parliamentary institutions to “enhance the trust of the people in them.
He unveiled a reform charter as the basis for a new political normal to enable effective functioning of the Parliament and State Legislatures. He dwelt at length on the present pitfalls of parliamentary democracy in the country while delivering the first ‘Arun Jaitely Memorial Lecture on Strengthening of Parliamentary Institutions in the Country’ at Delhi University.
Called for a new political consciousness urging all the stakeholders to review their mind-set with regard to their roles and responsibilities –
A. Over poor attendance in the legislatures and the quality of debates: Urged the political parties to ensure attendance of at least 50% of their legislators all through the proceedings of the Houses by adopting a roster system.Must Read: Strengthening departmentally related standing committees (DRSCs)
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