Mains Answer Writing - 12 Nov, 2026

GS2

Indian Polity

15 marks

How are taxation powers divided between the Centre and the States in India? Discuss the major challenges to fiscal federalism and suggest measures to strengthen it.

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Tips for your answer

Distinguish legislative powers to levy taxes from the constitutional arrangements for sharing tax revenues.
Facts to remember: Articles 246, 246A, 270, 271 and 279A; Seventh Schedule; S. Kodar (1975).
Do not assume that every cess belongs exclusively to the Centre or that all taxes are shared with States.

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