Governance

“The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legali- ty of expenditure but also its propriety.” Comment.

Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.

How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position?

How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play. Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.

Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the imple- mentation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine.

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.

Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a departure from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government finances.