Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government’s policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government’s policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction. (12.5 marks, 200 words)

The exercise of the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) powers in scrutinizing the accounts of both the Union and the States in India finds its constitutional basis in Article 149.
To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note “temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir”, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note “temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir”, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity. (12.5 marks, 200 words)

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, titled "Temporary provisions concerning the State of Jammu and Kashmir," has long been a subject of debate and scrutiny in the realm of Indian polity
Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of Indian federal politics? (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Delhi. Do you think that this will give rise to a new trend in the functioning of Indian federal politics? (12.5 marks, 200 words)

The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1991 was a landmark development aimed at providing Delhi with special status as a National Capital Territory (NCT) and enhancing its autonomous governance.