Law Commission to brief joint committee of Parliament on simultaneous polls on December 4
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitution, amendments & basic structure· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Law Commission stated that a constitutional amendment for simultaneous elections does not require state ratification as it falls under Parliament's legislative powers.
Background
The Law Commission clarified that the proposed amendment for simultaneous elections does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution. It argued that Indian federalism is based on a strong central government rather than compartmentalization.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Law Commission stated that simultaneous elections do not require ratification by state legislatures.
- ConstitutionThe Commission maintains that the amendment does not violate the 'basic structure' of the Constitution.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional validity of simultaneous elections and the implications of the Law Commission's stance on the federal structure of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between parliamentary legislative supremacy and state autonomy over electoral cycles
- Constitutional interpretation: Debate over whether simultaneous elections infringe upon the 'basic structure' doctrine
- Administrative efficiency: Trade-off between reduced election expenditure and the logistical strain of synchronized voting
Keywords: Basic Structure Doctrine · Federalism · Legislative Competence · Simultaneous Elections · Constitutional Amendment
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