Article 263 of CoI : Article 263: Provisions with respect to an inter-State Council.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Water Dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Context: Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have a long-standing dispute over the sharing of the Cauvery River water. The dispute has led to tensions and protests in both states.

Application of Article 263: The President of India, recognizing the public interest in resolving this dispute, decides to establish an inter-State Council. The Council is tasked with:

• (a) Inquiring into the water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
• (b) Investigating and discussing the water needs and usage patterns of both states.
• (c) Making recommendations for a fair and equitable distribution of the Cauvery River water, and suggesting measures for better coordination of water management policies between the two states.

The Council conducts a thorough investigation, holds discussions with representatives from both states, and ultimately provides recommendations that help in resolving the dispute amicably.

Example 2:

Scenario: Coordination of Health Policies during a Pandemic

Context: During a pandemic, different states in India have varying health policies and measures, leading to confusion and inefficiencies in handling the crisis.

Application of Article 263: The President of India, seeing the need for a coordinated response to the pandemic, establishes an inter-State Council. The Council is tasked with:

• (a) Investigating and discussing the health policies and measures adopted by different states.
• (b) Advising on best practices and strategies that can be uniformly implemented across states.
• (c) Making recommendations for better coordinat...

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