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Trending: Call for Papers Volume 5 | Issue 2: International Journal of Advanced Legal Research [ISSN: 2582-7340]

CENTRE-STATE RELATIONS IN INDIA: AN ANALYSIS OF THE SARKARIA COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON FEDERALISM – Km. Pragati

Abstract

This article explores the establishment, key recommendations, and impact of the Sarkaria Commission on India’s federal structure. Formed in 1983 to address rising tensions between the central and state governments, the Commission aimed to improve cooperative federalism. Key areas of focus include the misuse of Article 356, the appointment and role of Governors, legislative and financial relations, and the need for decentralization. The article provides a comparative analysis of India’s federalism with models from the United States and Canada, emphasizing the unique challenges in the Indian context. The impact of the Commission’s recommendations, including restrictions on President’s Rule and enhanced financial devolution, is evaluated. Post-Sarkaria developments, such as the rise of regional parties and the creation of the NITI Aayog, are also discussed. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of flexibility, judicial safeguards, and cooperative mechanisms for effective federal governance.

Key Words: Federalism, Sarkaria Commission, Cooperative Federalism, Decentralization, etc.