VP Radhakrishnan urges States to repeal outdated laws for ‘Viksit Bharat’
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Federalism & Centre-State relations· Mains·
Legislative reform and cooperative federalism: a key GS2 theme regarding governance and ease of doing business.
Why in news
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan urged States to repeal outdated laws during a Law Commission of India conference to facilitate 'Viksit Bharat'.
Background
The conference focused on 'Cooperative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspectives'. The Vice-President noted that over 1,700 obsolete laws were repealed in a 12-year period.
Facts for Prelims
- PostC.P. Radhakrishnan: Vice-President of India
- FactOver 1,700 obsolete laws were repealed in a 12-year period
Prelims practice question
How many obsolete laws were reportedly repealed over a 12-year period as noted by the Vice-President?
- (a)Over 500
- (b)Over 2,500
- (c)Over 10,000
- (d)Over 1,700
Show answer
Answer: (d) Over 1,700 — The Vice-President noted that over 1,700 obsolete laws were repealed in a 12-year period.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of repealing obsolete laws in achieving the goals of 'Viksit Bharat' and the role of cooperative federalism in legal reforms.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory burden: Outdated legislation hindering ease of doing business and modern governance
- Federal friction: Coordination challenges between State and Central governments in harmonizing legal frameworks
- Legislative efficiency: Streamlining the legal code to reduce judicial backlog and administrative hurdles
Keywords: Cooperative Federalism · Legislative Reform · Viksit Bharat · Ease of Doing Business · Regulatory Overhaul
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