Priyanshu, B.A. LL.B, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
ABSTRACT
Even though in a federal system, the powers of both the centre and the states have been clearly defined and bifurcated, it seems inevitable that the tussle between the two governments is going to end any time soon. This paper investigates the dynamics of the connection between the central and state governments in a federal system. It argues that conflict and tension between the centre and the states are inevitable in such a system, for various reasons, including political ideology and uneven resource allocation. It starts with the basic concept of division of power, just to enlighten readers about how the powers are divided between the central government and the state government. The paper also explores the ways in which the relationship could be developed and tussles like this could be minimised. The text also emphasises the significance of continual interaction or a healthy dialogue between the centre and the states in order to alleviate the harmful consequences of this dynamic. The goal of this discourse should be to foster trust and collaboration between the two levels of government as well as to discover common ground on major policy matters. The article also looks into the recent cases that have occurred relating to this issue.
Keywords: Division of powers; Centre-State Relations; Federalism; Conflict of powers; Governance; Dialogue to resolve
