National Seminar on "Emerging Trends in Indian Federalism: Issues and Challenges" organized by Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. A Suhruth Kumar Centre for Law, Society and Justice, an initiative under Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram is organizing a two-day National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Indian Federalism: Issues and Challenges” to be held from 18^th – 19^th December 2023. The seminar will be held in the online mode.

ABOUT THE CENTRE

The educational institution initiated ‘Dr. A. Suhruth Kumar Centre for Law Society and Justice’ (CLSJ) in commemoration and fond remembrance of Late Dr. A. Suhruth Kumar, Associate Professor (Retd.) and Former Secretary, KGOA, as a mark of respect for his invaluable and impeccable service in the government law colleges in Kerala. The Centre was created with an endeavour to provide a platform for students to gain knowledge about law, explore the legal profession, and legal support; financial assistance to students of all Government Law Colleges in Kerala who are socially and educationally backward for doing internships; academic help and support to the students in various subject matters and to initiate on the interactive skill development program for students.

ABOUT THE SEMINAR

Main Theme: “Emerging trends in Indian Federalism: Issues and Challenges”.

Sub- Themes:

I. Concept of Federalism:

Constitutional provisions – centre state relations – distribution of power – nature of Indian Federalism – unitary features – quasi federal – uniqueness of Indian Federal Structure – emergency provisions- appointment of Governor – deviations from federal principles- recommending of various commissions etc.

II. Working of Federalism/ Understanding Indian Federalism:

Historical background – British Indian legislations – practicing of federalism – centre state relations in the light of power sharing between national and regional political parties – autonomy of states – decentralization of power – role of local self-governments.

III. Institutions that promote Federalism:

Their roles – contributions – The Supreme Court – Interstate council – Finance Commission – NITI Aayog – interstate water dispute etc.

IV. Reshaping Indian Federal Structure:

Conversion of State of J&K to Union Territory – concept of One Nation One Election – Indian Fiscal Federalism

ELIGILIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION

Research papers are invited from all walks of Socio-Legal fraternity including Academicians, Researchers, Advocates, Social Workers, Students etc.

No Registration Fees is required.

PERQUISITES OF ATTENDING THE SEMINAR

Chance to interact with legal luminaries.

Certificate of acknowledgement will be provided for papers selected for presentation.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION

(The paper shall include discussion on federalism which should be connected with the selected sub theme).

1. The abstract and full papers must be submitted electronically via email to skcleventsglct@gmail.com.

2. The abstract and full paper must be submitted only in Microsoft Word format.

3. Every submission should be accompanied by an abstract of 250-300 words describing the relevant conclusions drawn in the manuscript.

4. The abstract must contain details such as the Sub-Theme, the Title of the Paper, Name of the Author, Name of the Institution/Organization/University, email address and contact number of the Author.

5. The word limit of the full paper is 2500-3000 words (excluding footnotes).

6. The main text should be in Times New Roman with font size 12 with single spacing and the footnotes should be in 10 with single spacing. Authors should follow the Blue Book Citation (21^st Edition).

7. Co-authorship is allowed only up to two authors.

8. All entries must be original and unpublished work of the authors and should not have been submitted for publication/published elsewhere. Any sort of plagiarism will not be entertained.