QUESTION 15
GS2
15 marks
Which steps are required for constitutionalization of a Commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the National Commission for Women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons.
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Explain how a commission is made constitutional, and argue whether constitutional status for the NCW would advance gender justice.
Explain + Give reasonsMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.
Demand-wise check
- 1Steps: constitutional amendment under Article 368 inserting a provision (as for NCBC, 102nd Amendment), special majority≈50 words
- 2Benefits: permanence, autonomy, stronger powers, civil court powers≈50 words
- 3But: constitutional status alone does not ensure effectiveness (NCSC example); recommendatory powers, appointments, funding matter more≈50 words
- 4Other measures needed≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
ProcedureArguments forArguments againstConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Skipping the first part on procedure
- No example of another commission
Draw this
- Steps flowchart for constitutional amendment
Value addition
- ExampleThe 102nd Amendment (2018) gave NCBC constitutional status under Article 338B.Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018
- FactNCW is a statutory body under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.NCW Act, 1990
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