Tag: introduction to philosophical state

The concept of state sovereignty entails that states are in comprehensive and exclusive control of all the people and property within their territory. State sovereignty also implies that all states are equal as states. As all states are on par with one another, one state cannot interfere with the internal affairs of another state. Essentially, sovereignty demands that one state cannot claim that another state takes any particular internal action.

This was due to the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. This act was a major reform of the boundaries of India's states and territories, organizing them along linguistic lines. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 remains the single most extensive change in state boundaries since the independence of India in 1947.

The state executive cannot appoint and dismiss the legislature. This authority rests with the President and the governors.

The Governor is the Chief Executive in a State. All the executive powers of the State Government are vested upon him and decisions are taken in his name.

Hobbes in Leviathan (1660) expressed his views that "Man's life was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short." Hobbes inferred that people are naturally selfish and wicked and cannot be trusted. Therefore the primitive or "natural" state of humanity is violent and brutal. Therefore a strong, authoritarian government (monarchy) must control them.

Under Article 266 (1) of the Constitution of India, a Consolidated Fund of State (a separate fund for each state) has been established. The Consolidated Fund receives all state government revenues as well as all loans raised by the issue of treasury bills. It also receives internal and external loans and all money received by the State Government in repayment of loans.

Maharashtra is a leader among Indian states in terms of agricultural and industrial production, trade and transport, and education. It has endeavored to develop sustaining industrial growth, facilitate a speedier flow of investment by creating a conducive industrial climate in the State. Maharashtra has developed a solid base of industrial infrastructure, strong Human Resources, and sustaining and diverse industrial base.

The constitution of India states that post general election, at its very first session, the Legislative Assembly in a State shall elect a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker, from among its members.

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) and John Locke (1632-1704) developed their political theories at a time of religious, political and social upheaval in England. Their theory of social contract is basically a morally justified agreement made amongst individuals. They argue that through this agreement, an organised society is brought into existence. It is used as a means of demonstrating the value of government, the grounds for political obligation and authority over a particular geographical area. The social contract obliges citizens to respect and obey the state, in exchange for stability and security that only a system of political rule can provide.