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Conference Organisers: Centre for Economy, Development and Law (CED&L),

Government Law College, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Conference Partners: Advocate Khoj (Associate Partner), Westlaw India (Knowledge Partner),

LexisNexis (Research Partner), Inomics (International Promotions Partner),

Elenchus Law Review (Official Journal Partner),

CED&L’s Global Bulletin (Official Newsletter).

CENTRE FOR ECONOMY,

DEVELOPMENT AND LAW (CED&L)

Government Law College, Thrissur

ALL INDIA STUDENTS

CONFERENCE (AISC) 1st edition

8 – 9 November 2014

at Kerala Institute of Local Administration,

Thrissur, Kerala.

RESTRUCTURING INDIAN STATE, SOCIETY

AND ECONOMY:

An inquiry into today and tomorrow

CONFERENCE BOOKLET

2014 -15

www.cedl.ac.in, www.glcthrissur.com,

www.facebook.com/cedlconference2014?ref=hl

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

All India Students Conference, 1st edition is a result of efforts from many arms. All the efforts

wouldn’t have resulted into this success of the program without the support of our M.P Shri.

C. N Jayadevan. Hon’ble Justice K T Shankaran and Prof. (Dr.) N R MadhavaMenon had

been our guiding light from the inception of the program. The faculty and staff of

Government Law College, Thrissur especially our beloved principal Dr. Mercy Thekkekara

and Binu Poornamodan Cholayil, Director, Center for Business Laws, A Suhruth Kumar,

Coordinator, Dr. A. T. Markose Chair on Advance Legal studies had been the greatest

support in the effort. At this moment we remember the efforts put in by the conference

mentors Prof. M P Singh, Prof. N K Jayakumar, Dr. Geetha Gopal, Dr. Geeta Mahavan, Dr.

Bismi Gopalakrishnan, Dr. S S Girishankar, Dr. Mathew A Varghese, Dr. Dhanuraj and Mr.

Antony Dawson D’Silva in gathering, articulating and inspiring the event. We thank Hon’ble

Justice Muhhammed Mustaq for his kind words that encouraged us to this humungous task.

We thank the Prof. K.C. Abraham, B.G. Harindranath, Dr. C.C. Babu and Dr. P. P. Balan

whose august presence has made the conference an auspicious gathering. Further the

conference owes a great credit to our benefactors who have shown generous support for the

event. Miss. Kanika Dasan our good friend in Westlaw and Mr. Muhammed Mustafa and

Mrs. Ishu Oberoi of LexisNexis for bringing the conference close to the wonderful

enterprises Westlaw and LexisNexis. Also we thank Ms. Elizabeth Kuruvilla, Advocate Khoj,

and Lucia Leguizamo, Inomics for helping out us in the promotions of this event worldwide.

Mr. Rohit Thayyil, sub-editor of Deccan Chronicle, who took special interest in forwarding

our talks with popular academicians, journalists and media elites, is to be specially

mentioned. We thank the hospitality of our host Kerala Institute of Local Administration they

have been courteous to all our needs. Dr. P. P. Balan, the director of the institute had been

kind enough to accept our request and a lot us the space and logistics for this mega student

gathering.

Last but not the least it is the authors and paper presenters who have made a gathering into

the celebrated All India Students Conference, 1st edition “RESTRUCTURING INDIAN

STATE SOCIETY AND ECONOMY: An inquiry into today and tomorrow”.

INDEX

About the Conference......................................................................................... 5

About CED&L.................................................................................................... 5

About Government Law College, Thrissur…………………………………... 6

About Our Partners …………………………………………………………. 7

About the Venue and Directions ...................................................................... 10

Conference Officials………………………………………………………... 12

Our Team of Co-ordinators ………………………………………………… 13

Our Resource Persons……………………………………………………… 14

The Invited Guest of Honours…………………………………………….. 15

List of Sessions ................................................................................................ 18

Conference Schedule ....................................................................................... 19

Abstracts........................................................................................................... 23

Authors and Paper Presenters........................................................................... 37

Important Contacts …………………………………………………………. 45

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EDITION November 8 & 9, 2014

Restructuring Indian State, Society and Economy: An inquiry into today and tomorrow Page 5

About the conference:

ALL INDIA STUDENTS CONFERENCE 2014 – 1st edition

A magnified view of the contemporary politics and its discourses shows a general incongruity

existing, on the prospects of current policy design, institutional framework and state-society

synergy, among the stake holders and policy makers. Centre for Economy, Development and

Law holds the first edition of All India Students Conference takes this mace of incongruity to

examine the current structure of Indian State, Society and Economy – whether there is need

for restructuring or not?

Is it enough, should we correct or adjust the current inefficacies and go ahead with the same

structure? Or if we are quiet convinced about a redesigning then what should be the new

model? Centre for Economy Development and Law, awaits answers from student policy

advocates.

The program is decorated with group discussions, paper presentation and one on one

interaction with policy makers and academicians The Centre finds that India being a nation

with largest youth population, the contribution and participation of students in planning

process to be of utmost importance Hence the centre and the conference coordinators warmly

welcome the young academicians to this intellectual rollercoaster.

About the Centre:

CENTRE FOR ECONOMY, DEVELOPMENT AND LAW (CED&L)

The Centre is an inter-disciplinary centre established under Government Law College,

Thrissur, Kerala. The proposed centre envisages being a platform for academic discussion

and as a creative think-tank for studying, analysing and interpreting various socio-economic

and legal issues. This forum intends to generate perceptual framework to explore and

understand social issues and events, thereby enabling the people and institutions to create best

possible models in policy making and legal practices. Developing and disseminating

knowledge on the cross-cutting areas of economy, development and law is the primary aim of

this forum; and it is expected to make creative interventions in shaping progressive

democratic practices.

ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT

Furthering development is the central concern of all organized economies. The qualitative

and quantitative change envisioned by development of an economy, certainly requires a

concerted effort from the policymakers and communities. Therefore, in a globalising world,

the structures of economies may become defunct without effective institutional mechanisms.

Such institutions would articulate a set of rules, which facilitates the activities in the economy

both in terms of qualitative and quantitative change for progress. Nobel laureate Douglass

North observed that institutions provide incentive structure to an economy; as that structure

evolves, it shapes the direction of economic change towards growth, stagnation or decline. In

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other words, the institutions and the degree of its effectiveness determine the cost of

transaction or the cost and benefits of exchange.

It is no doubt that both institutions such as government and rule of law are essential to realise

the motto of making economic activities sustainable. On the contrary, a central issue of

development economics is the persistence of dysfunctional institutions over long periods of

time. This of course demands attention on the relevance and effectiveness of law in the

process of economic development.

SIGNIFICANCE OF DEVELOPING CROSS-CUTTING KNOWLEDGE BASE

Law has long been recognized as a reflection of the prevailing forces in a given society, and a

potential instrument of change and progressive development. Society needs an efficient and

effective legal system for the proper administration of law. Lack of sound legal and policy

framework, and independent and effective judiciary may lead to obstacles in the path of

progressive development. In this forum, we expect to develop cross- cutting knowledge base

by bringing the academicians, legal scholars and other resources persons together to

creatively engage, evaluate, and bridge such lacunas.

ABOUT GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE, THRISSUR

GLC THRISSUR started in the year 1992. It is the fourth Government Law College in the

State and is affiliated to the University of Calicut. The need for starting a Government Law

College at Thrissur was deeply felt by the educationists, intellectuals, lawyers and other

eminent personalities of Thrissur in 1970 itself. The first batch of Law Graduates came out in

1993-94 academic year. Sri. R. Muthukrishnan, Chairman, Bar Council of India and Sri

Gopakumaran Nair, the Local Member visited the college on 27-3-1995 and affiliation of the

college was approved by the Bar Council of India.

The campus is situated at the outskirts of Thrissur town, the Cultural Capital of God’s Own

Country, Kerala. The town as the history quotes has a well-planned township, completely

prepared and executed by, King Shakthan Thampuran. The Thrissur GLC campus is widely

acknowledged for its celebrated facilities like fully connected WIFI Network, endowed

library, online database like Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, Manupatra, SSC Online, Inflibnet etc.,

conference and seminar rooms, smart class rooms, audio-visual equipments and

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communication systems, career development and placement cell and Moot Court Auditorium.

Recreational Facilities include like Cricket Nets, Carrom centre, Shuttle-Badminton Court

and a public playground.

About Our Benefactors:

ADVOCATE KHOJ – Our Associate Partner

AdvocateKhoj is India’s first communication platform to bridge the gap between clients and

advocates. The client is provided access to the advocate's background information, education,

experience, a taste of the advocates "life experiences" that are so vital in making an informed

decision in finding the best possible advocate for their case and above all its confidential,

easy and free!

AdvocateKhoj provides special coverage to Legal Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and

Events organized by various institutions in India and abroad. The portal also provides an

online law library which contains an exhaustive list of Legislation, Case Law, Legal Forms,

Sample Agreements and Law Dictionary. The law Library is an open resource for the public

to gain knowledge about the Indian Judiciary.

AdvocateKhoj was the finalist for the Manthan Social Media and Empowerment Award

2013, also the finalist for the Best IT Implementation of the Year 2009 by PC Quest. The

portal was nominated for the 2013 Website Award Competition by International Association

of Law Libraries.

Visit: www.advocatekhoj.com

WESTLAW INDIA – Our Knowledge Partner Westlaw India being one of the premium legal research tools, with over 32,000 databases

from jurisdictions around the world. An easy-to-use interface which gives you customized

tabbed “homepages” with comprehensive and accurate content from respected legal

publishers. It consists of exclusive editorial enhancements which enables the user to research

effectively and without any hassle.

In today’s cut throat competition Westlaw India brings a plate full of opportunity for the Y

generation to master the research skills and achieving greater career heights through its

innovative Westlaw India Student Representative program, which infuses professionalism in

a student and enhances the legal research skills.

Westlaw India consists of the following dynamic content coverage: (1) Jurisdictions – India,

United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore

journal, South Africa Constitution (2) More than 1000 journals inclusive of Harvard Law

Review Intellectual Property Quarterly, Law Quarterly Review, Journal of Environmental

Law, Construction Law, (3) Collection of legal encyclopaedias including American Law

Reports, Corpus Juris Secundum & American Jurisprudence, (4) International law materials

(5) Access to online Black’s law Dictionary

Visit : http://www.westlawindia.com/

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LEXISNEXIS – Our Research Partner

LexisNexis Group is a corporation providing computer-assisted legal research as well as

business research and risk solution services. During the 1970s, LexisNexis pioneered the

electronic accessibility of legal and journalistic documents. As of 2006, the company has the

world's largest electronic database for legal and public-records related information.

In 2010 and 2011 the Human Rights Campaign recognized LexisNexis as a company

that treats its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees well.

Training magazine inducted LexisNexis into its "Training Top 125" list between 2007

and 2010.

In 2012, Nexis won the SIIA CODIE Award for Best Political Information Resource.

In 2013, LexisNexis Smart Meeting won the Stevie Award for sales and customer

service.

In 2014, Nexis won the SIIA CODIE Award for Best Business Information Solution.

LexisNexis made the 2014 Spend Matters Almanac List for 50 Providers to watch for

in the procurement sector.

Visit www.lexisnexis.com

INOMICS – Our International Promotions Partner

INOMICS is an online platform hosting education and career opportunities for highly

qualified professionals, academics and students. Visitors from more than 150 countries use

INOMICS to take the next step in their career. Be it a job, grant, PhD program, academic

conference or supplementary course, INOMICS users find thousands of opportunities for

every stage of their career - updated daily and tailored to individual interests and areas of

specialization.

INOMICS has been online since 1998 and is based in Berlin, Germany. INOMICS is proud

to partner with a variety of reputable scientific and research organizations and blogs from all

over the world, with the aim of promoting research and knowledge exchange at the highest

level. Some of INOMICS’ partners include European Regional Science Association (ERSA),

American Economic Association (AEA), International Association of Energy Economics

(IAEE), ACRN Oxford - Academic Research Network, International Institute of Social and

Economic Sciences, and New Economic Papers (NEP), etc.

Visit: https://inomics.com/

ELENCHUS LAW REVIEW – Our official Journal

ELENCHUS LAW REVIEW [(YEAR) ELEN L. R. (Pg. no)], is a peer-reviewed

interdisciplinary journal published biannually by Government Law College, Thrissur. The

Journal aims to be a medium that involves, promotes and engages students, academicians and

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legal fraternities to express and share their ideas and opinions on themes and methodologies

relating to the interface of law and society. The journal subscribes to an expansive view on

the interpretation of “law and society”, thereby keeping its basic criteria for contributions,

simply that of high academic merit, as long as there is a perceivable link.

Moreover the journal aims to contribute multidimensional thinking on the issues of

competing concepts in governance and law, often positioned between various international

and comparative approaches to justice. Its endeavour is to bring in various socio-economic

and political forces evolving itself to law and justice and to review the State and International

Policies and their impact on various national and international polities. Lastly, it tries to

invigorate struggles and movements for equity and equality by way of knowledge

dissemination and sharing of information.

Visit: http://cedl.ac.in/elenchus-law-review/

CED&L’s GLOBAL BULLETIN – Our Official Newsletter

CED&L is committed in knowledge promotion and information sharing and it is the centre’s

most cherished dreams to criculate newsletters on contemporary issues round globe affecting

the spheres of Economy, Development and Law. As a first step to it, CED&L is currently

printing and publishing GLOBAL BULLETIN, which is a weekly edition carrying news

articles and perspectives on International affairs. The newsletter is mandated free of cost, and

only for educational and research purpose.

http://cedl.ac.in/publications/news-leters/

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VENUE AND DIRECTIONS

Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA)

Mulamkunnathukavu P O

Thrissur - 680 581

Kerala, India

Phone : +91-487-2201312, 2207000,

Fax : +91-487-2201062

Email : [email protected], [email protected]

KILA is situated at Mulamkunnathukavu, 11 km north of Thrissur city on the Thrissur-

Shornur Road in a picturesque 20 - acre campus. The serene and salubrious atmosphere of the

campus amidst the scenic landscape of the surrounding hills provides a congenial atmosphere

for learning. The nearest International airport, Cochin (Nedeumbaserry) is 65 kms away from

KILA. The participants arriving by train can alight at Thrissur railway station. Direct

taxi/auto rickshaw and bus services are available to reach KILA campus.

ABOUT KILA

Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) is synonymous with decentralisation and

local governance. The best of its kind in the third world, KILA aims to address the emerging

issues of decentralised governance at the grass roots through a plethora of divergent activities

mailto:[email protected]


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like training, research, consultancy, policy advice, publications and information services.

KILA thus becomes a harbinger of the emerging dawn of vibrant local democracy.

Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) has been engaged in the capacity building

activities for local governments in Kerala since its establishment in 1990. The Institute is

supported by the Government of Kerala, as its nodal institution for training, research and

consultancy for the Local Self-Government Institutions. The Institute engages in different

capacity building activities of the local governments, both rural and urban.

ABOUT THRISSUR

Thrissur is the fourth largest city, the third largest urban

agglomeration in Kerala (Pop. 1,854,783) and the 20th largest

in India. The term Thrissur is the abbreviated anglicized form of

the Malayalam word "THRISSIVAPERUR" which means the town

of the "SACRED SIVA". The town is built on an elevated ground,

at the apex of which is the famous "VADAKKUMNATHAN"

Temple. A place of great antiquity, Thrissur was also known as

"VRISHABHADRIPURAM" and "TEN KAILASAM" in ancient

days.

The early political history of the District is interlinked with that of

the Cheras of the Sangam age, who ruled over vast portions of

Kerala with their capital at Vanchi. The whole of the present

Thrissur District was included in the early Chera Empire. The

District can claim to have played a significant part in fostering the

trade relations between Kerala and the outside world in the ancient

and medieval period. It can also claim to have played an important

part in fostering cultural relations and in laying the foundation of a

cosmopolitan and compose culture in this part of the country. Kodungalloor which had the

unique distinction of being the "Primum Emporium India", also belongs to the signal honour

of having first given shelter to all the three communities which have contributed to the

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prosperity of Malabar'. These three communities are the Christians, the Jews and the

Muslims.

The cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur is synonymous with Pooram festival, the most

colourful, world famous and spectacular temple festival in Kerala. The abode of several

prominent culture centres including the Kerala Kalamandalam, Sahitya Academy and

Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur has an extraordinarily rich past as well as a vibrant

present. The host city has served as an incubator for many Malayali entrepreneurs, and is a

major financial and commercial hub of Kerala. It flexes its economic muscle in India as the

headquarters of three major scheduled banks, South Indian Bank Ltd, Catholic Syrian Bank

and Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd and a clutch of Chit funds. The city is also a big centre for

shopping in Kerala for silks and gold jewellery.

Apart from being the cultural nerve centre of Kerala, it is also a major academic hub and is

home to several educational institutions including the Kerala Kalamandalam, Jawahar Bal

Bhavan Thrissur, Kerala Police Academy, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala University

of Medical and Allied Sciences, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Institute

of Local Administration.

CONFERENCE OFFICIALS

Prof. Dr. Mercy Thekekkara, Our Patron

Dr. Mercy Thekkekara is the officiating Principal of Government Law College, Thrissur. She

has 23 years of teaching experience. She took LL.M degree in Constitutional Law from

Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram. She was awarded Ph. D by the Mahathma Gandhi

University, Kottayam. She began her carrear as an Advocate and later joined as lecturer in

Govt. Law College. Serving as a law teacher in various colleges, she took charge as principal

of Govt. Law College, Thrissur in 2011. Email her at: [email protected]

Mr. Abhilash Gopinath, Director,

Centre for Economy, Development and Law

Mr. Abhilash Gopinath has completed LL.B and LL.M (International Law) from University

of Kerala (India). He also completed MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

(India) in International Trade Law and registered his PhD on the topic Dispute Settlement and

Norm Setting in Regional Trade Agreements: Emerging Legal and Institutional Issues at the

same university. He has participated in various seminars and workshops and presented papers

on various subjects. He joined Government Law College as Assistant Professor of Law on

17th

February 2011. Email him at: [email protected]

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OUR TEAM OF CO-ORDINATORS

1 Ajith Thomas [email protected]

2 Akash Ravi [email protected]

3 Alim Anvar [email protected]

5 Ann Malu Albi

6 Arya A

7 Asma Sherin

8 Athira Rajeev [email protected]

9 Athira T A [email protected]

10 Bincy U

11 Darshan Chandran

12 Deepa B [email protected]

13 Edwina Benny [email protected]

14 Ephrain Leslie Thayil [email protected]

15 Fahmida Sherin [email protected]

16 Fathima

16 Hilma Joseph [email protected]

17 Hrishi Chand

18 Navami Varma [email protected]

19 Nivea Liz Peter Fernanadez [email protected]

20 Premlal S

21 Rahmathunnisa [email protected]

22 Ram Manohar K [email protected]

23 Rona Gevarghese [email protected]

24 Sabi C Shaji

25 Shahina N V

26 Shameer K [email protected]

27 Sreenath Namboodiri [email protected]

28 Srirag C G [email protected]

29 Sunu

30 V.B Sreekumar [email protected]

31 Vasishta Pathmanabhan

32 Vidhya K K

33 Vimal Vijay [email protected]

34 Vinny V Vijayan [email protected]






















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OUR RESOURCE PERSONS:

Dr. Geeta Madhavan:

Specialisation in International Law and a consultant to academic departments that feature

International Relations programmes. Visiting Faculty of Departments of Legal Studies, of

Defense and Strategic Studies, Madras University and Tamil Nadu Law University - A PhD

with doctoral thesis on Terrorism in international law - Awardee of the Doctoral Fellowship

of the Hague Academy of International Law and RCSS Alumnus (Colombo), Salzburg

Alumnus (Austria) and of the Wilton Park Conference, UK and IVP Alumnus of the USA ,

NESA Alumunus, APCSS Alumunus and Alumunus of Havard Kennedy School .Working in

areas related to international security and terrorism. Founder Member of Chennai based think

tank - Centre for Security Analysis.

Dr. S.S. Giri Shankar: Dr. S.S. Giri Shankar is a faculty of Govt. Law College; Ernakulam. He received his Ph.D.

from the Department of Law at University of Kerala. He is a vibrant academician with

twenty years of teaching experience, a commanding presence in several international and

national seminars. He has presented several papers and aided many workshops as resource

person. He is currently the Executive Editor of Research Journal of Govt. Law College,

Ernakulam and has earlier been Asst. Editor in Kerala University Journal of Legal Studies.

He has coordinated Adjunct Faculty Lecture Series, Career Development Programmes and

several moot court competitions.

He has served in various university roles as Chairman and Chief Examiner and Examiner of

under graduate and post graduate examination Boards, M.G. University. P.G.Examiner and

Member of viva boards in University of Calicut. Examiner in University of Kerala. He was

also Evaluator in Kerala Public Service Commission Examinations and Question paper setter

and Evaluator in Judicial Test (Higher Examination) of High Court of Kerala. He also holds a

P.G Diploma in Journalism.

Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan:

Dr.Bismi Gopalakrishnan got her Ph.D. from the Department of Law at University of Kerala

on 2007. Her Research topic was Role of State in the Realisation of Right to Health. She

worked as a Research Assistant at Department of Law from 1999 January onwards on the

project Halsbury’s Laws of India. She was awarded the International Visitor leadership

programme (2011) by the United States Department of State Bureau of educational and

cultural affairs. Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan has made substantial contributions in the areas

health care law, intellectual property rights, human rights, and administrative law. So far, she

has published about 19 research papers in refereed journals. She has published a book titled

Shakthi- Laws to Ensure gender Justice.

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Dr. Mathew A Varghese:

Dr. Mathew A. Varghese is currently Assistant Professor (FIP Substitute), Department of

Political Science, Maharajas College, Ernakulam. He holds a Masters degree in Politics and

International Relations from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India and M.Phil in

Anthropology of Development from the University of Bergen. He was awarded a Ph.D from

the University of Bergen, Norway for his thesis “Spatial Reconfigurations and New Social

Formations: The Contemporary Urban Context of Kerala” in the year 2013. His areas of

interest are Psychology, Political Science and Social Anthropology with a focus on Urban

Processes.

THE INVITED CHAIRPERSONS:

Honourable Justice K. T. Shankaran High Court of Kerala

Educated at Govt. High School, Kumaranellur, St. Thomas College, Thrissur and Sreekrishna

College, Guruvayoor, He obtained Law Degree from Saraswathy Law College, Mercara,

Coorg, Karnataka (Mysore University) and enrolled in the year 1979. Started practice at

Munsiff-Magistrate Court, Pattambi in the same year. Later shifted practice to the High Court

of Kerala in 1982. He was appointed as Additional Judge, High Court of Kerala on 02-02-

2005. He then, has sworn in as Permanent Judge of the High Court of Kerala with effect from

22-11-2006.

Prof. (Dr.) N. R. Madhava Menon

Prof. N. R. Madhava Menon (born May 4, 1935) is a legal educator from India. He was

instrumental in setting up the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in

Bangalore, and was its founder-director. He was the founder and vice-chancellor of West

Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) in Calcutta, run on the NLSIU

model. He was the founder Director of the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, an institute

for training judges. Porf. Menon has worked for nearly five decades to improve Indian legal

education. He is Scholar-in-Residence of Faculty of Law, A.M.U.

As a member of the Legal Education Committee of the Bar Council of India and later as the

first Secretary of the Bar Council Trust, Menon influenced the shaping of legal education

policies.

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Prof. K.C. Abraham

Prof. K C Abraham is the Academic Director of CPPR. Formerly with Mahatma Gandhi

University, Prof Abraham was a Political Science professor for 32 years and belonged to

Sacred Heart College, Cochin. Prof Abraham is known for his critical analysis of public

policies and electoral politics. He has been an advisor to Centre for Public Policy Research

and shares his experience with research team on a regular basis.

Prof K C Abraham has involved with various governance initiatives and programmes. He was

the Academic Director of Winter School on Public Policy Research Methods, which involved

training of Researchers from across globe in Research Methodology. He has taken classes on

administration and governance, political systems etc. He has written various articles on public

policy, politics, governance and administration. He had contributed to the ‘Compendium on

Campus Democracy in India’ a study undertaken by Civitas Advisory Solutions for Liberal

Youth Forum, Delhi. He has contributed article to major publications and is an avid reader.

Mr. B.G. Harindranath District and Sessions Judge

Additional Director, Kerala Judicial Academy

After obtaining law degree, joined the bar in 1984, practised before the the High Court of

Kerala till 1990 in the chambers of Mr. K. P. Dandapani (present Advocate General, Kerala).

He joined Kerala Judicial Service in the cadre of Munsiff - worked as Munsiff at Thalassery,

Kannur, Kochi, Irinjalakuda and as Judicial First Class Magistrate, Vaikom. In the year 2000

he was promoted as Sub Judge/ Chief Judicial Magistrate, later on worked as Assistant

Session's Judge at Kollam and Cherthala. He was Chief Judicial Magistrate and Presiding

Officer of Juvenile Justice Board, Trivandrum in 2004.

Promoted as District and Sessions Judge in the Kerala Higher Judicial Service in 2004 and

appointed as Sessions Judge for trying cases under the Kerala Abkari Act, Motor Accidents

Claims Tribunal, Pala Family Court Judge, Trivandrum and District and Sessions Manjeri.

He has also worked as Professor at National Judicial Academy, Bhopal on deputation and

presently working as Additional Director, Kerala Judicial Academy since April, 2012.

Dr. C.C. Babu Head, Department of Economics

Panampilly Memorial Government College, Chalakkudy

Dr. C. C. Babu completed his Post Graduation from U .C. College Aluva, in 1988. He has

been awarded his PhD on ‘Dynamics of Urban Land Market’ from the University of Calicut.

He completed his Masters in Education from the same university. He joined the service in

1993, at Govt College, Kasargode. Since 1998, he has been serving this college. At present,

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he is the Head of the Department of Economics and has twenty one years of teaching

experience.

He has undertaken UGC sponsored Minor Research Project in ‘Public Investment and Social

Mobility among the Marginalised Communities in Kerala’: A Case Study of

Vijayaraghavapuram Chalakudy, Thrissur. He was a member of the Board of Studies (Post

Graduate) in Economics, University of Calicut (2009-2012). At present, he holds the

positions such as the member of College Development Council, Chief Superintendent of

Examinations and Chairman of Research Committee.

Dr. P. P. Balan Director

Kerala Institute of Local Administration

The day-to-day management of KILA is steered by the Director. The personnel strength of

KILA is around 45, spearheaded by the Director. The personnel are spread through broad

inter-connected divisions of academic, administrative, and accounting segments. The

operational aspects are subject to peer review through the committee system. There are

different committees constituted for research, training, and information service. The staff and

officers meetings will also be held frequently to discuss operational issues of the capacity

building programmes and other activities of KILA.

Mr. M. B. Rajesh Member of Parliament of Palakkad Constituency

M.B. Rajesh an advocate by profession, a proved politician and a seasoned parliamentarian.

He has represented his constituency from the year 2009 to today. He has raised more than

500 questions on various issues, took part in more than 130 debates and could spent 93

percent of his MP Local Area Development fund. The issues raised by Mr. Rajesh on topics

like economic policies, environment and fuel price issues were widely debated and accepted

by other members also.

He has written several books and has acted as the chief editor of the ‘Yuvadhara’, a widely

read Malayalam monthly.

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LIST OF SESSIONS

Inaugural Session: Restructuring Indian State, Society and Economy: An

Inquiry into today and tomorrow, Inauguration: Honourable Justice K. T.

Shankaran. Chief Guest: Dr. P. P. Balan, Director, KILA

Session 1: International Affairs and Foreign Policy, Chair: Dr. C. C. Babu ,

Resource Person: Dr. Geeta Madhavan

Session 2: Developmental Policies: Thought and Facts, Chair: Prof. (Dr.) N.R.

Madhava Menon, Resource Person: Dr. S S Girishankar

Spill over (informal) session: Forming an Inter-Institutional Research Grid &

the Dinner Party.

Session 3: Social Aspirations: Ways and Wants, Chair: Prof. K. C. Abraham,

Resource Person: Dr. Mathew A Varghese

Session 4: Matters of Governance: Principles and Paradigms, Chair: Mr. B. G.

Harindranath, Resource Person: Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan.

Session 5: Drafting the Policy brief, Session experts: Dr. Geeta Madhavan,

Dr. S.S. GiriShankar, Dr. Bsmi Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Mathew A Varghese

Valedictory Session: Restructuring Indian State, Society and Economy: An

Inquiry into today and tomorrow, Policy Brief Presentation, Guest of Honour:

Mr. M. B. Rajesh, Member of Parliament.

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

8th

November 2014 First Day

Inaugural session: 9:30 – 10:45 am

Silent Prayer / Song

Welcome address: Mr. Sreenath Namboothiri

Presidential Address: Dr. Mercy Thekkekara I, Principal, GLC Thrissur

Inaugural address: Honourable Justice K. T. Shankaran

Chief Guest: Dr. P. P. Balan, Director, KILA

Felicitation: Mrs. Binu Poornamodan Cholayil, Director - CBL

Felicitation: Mr. Abhilash Gopinath, Director - CED&L

Felicitation: Mr. Abhijith K N, Students Union Member

Orientation Talk: Dr. S. S. Giri Shankar

Vote of thanks: Miss. Nivea Liz Peter Fernandez

Tea Break

Session 1: International Affairs and Foreign Policy, 10:50 am – 1: 15 pm

Welcome: Mr. Alim Anvar

Introductory remarks by the Chair, Dr. C. C. Babu

Paper 1: An Analytical Consideration on India’s position in the Global Front- Can Economic

Restructuring expedite the momentum?

Viswajith Anand.S.S, Aruna Nandakumar, Government Law College, Trivandrum

Paper 2: Role of intra-regional trade in shaping India’s future

Sourav Das, Srejita Nandy, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

Paper 3: Towards Better Integration of SAARC Nations: Lessons from Indo-Srilanka Trade

Relations

Malathi Murali, Department of International Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law

University

Paper 4: Determinants of FDI Inflows in India in the Globalization Era

Sayandeep Chattopadhyay, ISEC Bangalore & Srijani Chaudari, Symbiosis School of

Economics, Pune

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Paper 5: Knowledge Based Economy and New Global Order: New Dimension In India- EU

Strategic Partnership?

Sasmitha Mohanty, Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Paper 6: Coalition against ISIS – Diplomatic Reasoning on India’s stand

Ihsaan Meera E., Department of International Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law

University

Paper 7: Innovation And Technology Transfer To Address Climatic Change: Creating A

Balance Between IPR and Environment

Shalika Anna Herenz, National University Of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

Contributions by Resource Person, Dr. Geeta Madhavan

Q&A Discussion Time

Rapporteur Report and Vote of Thanks: Hilma Joseph

Lunch: 1:15 pm - 2:00pm

Session 2: Developmental Policies: Thoughts and Facts: 2:00 pm – 4.15 pm

Welcome: Miss. Asma Sherin

Introductory remark by Chairperson: Prof. N. R. MadhavaMenon

Paper 1: Land Question and Mobility of the Marginalised: A Study of Land Inequality in

Kerala

Yadu C R, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum

Paper 2: Reviving Primary Sector

Priya Pallavi Oraon, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

Paper 3: India towards Socio- Economic Development: Decentralization of Workload to

Achieve a Balanced Economy

Neha B. Kamble, Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad & Shrushti Kamble,

Department of Economics and Statistics, Government College of Arts and Science,

Aurangabad

Paper 4: The Nuclear Waste Management- A Hidden Peril Behind Nuclear Power

Intervention

Ruby Ismail, Sheethal M S

Paper 5:"FDI in the Retail Sector: How Prudent is this “Economic Reform” for the Indian

Economy?

Sanchita Jain, Department of Economics, University of Cambridge, U.K.

Contributions from Resource Person, Dr. S. S. Girishankar

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Q&A Discussion Time

Rapporteur Report and Vote of Thanks: Miss. Edwina Benny

Tea Break

Spill-Over Session: On Forming an Inter-Institutional Research Grid: (Informal Meeting)

6.30 pm

The Dinner Party and Cultural Evening: 7:30 pm

9th

November 2014 - Second Day

Session 3: Societal Aspirations: Ways and Wants 8: 45 am – 11: 00 am

Welcome: Miss. Fahmida Sherin

Introductory remarks by Chair, Prof. K. C. Abraham

Paper 1: Improper waste management in India: the Indian patent law to be blamed?

Akanksha Anil, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

Paper 2: Employment for the Baby Boomers of India - Review of Government Policies for

Job Creation

Devika Kannan, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

Paper 3: An Account of the Third Gender: Exclusion by Birth

Shrabana Mukherjee, Omkar Raut, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

Paper 4: Solid Waste Management in Pune: From Garbage to Gold

Sunidhi Jain, Surabhi Hegde, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

Paper 5: Manual Scavenging: The Most Inhuman Form of Labour

Parth Agarwal, Jatin Sardhana, Sauhan Rabeez, Symbiosis Law School, Noida

Paper 6: Budget Analysis of Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe: A Case Study of Pune

Municipal Corporation

Priyanka Kumari, Symbiosis Law School, Pune & Monika Sweety, Annamalai Open

University, Chennai

Contributions from the resource person, Dr. Mathew A. Vargheese

Q & A Discussion time

Rapporteur Report and Vote of Thanks: Mrs. Shahina N V

Tea Break

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Session 4: Matters of Governance: Principles and Paradigms 11: 10 am – 1: 15 pm

Welcome: Mr. Akash Ravi

Introductory Remarks by Chair Mr. B. G. Harindranath, Dist Judge & Addl. Director

Kerala Judicial Academy

Paper 1: Right to Hearing: A Rajasthan Initiative

Nirun R N, Kerala Law Academy, Trivandrum

Paper 2: Participatory Budgeting: A Case study of Pune Municipal Corporation

Sebin B Nidhiri & Athreya Mukunthan, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

Paper 3: Judicial Appointments: An Unending Saga

Karthikeya Joshi, Aditi Chanda, Symbiosis Law School, Pune

Paper 4: A Perspective Analysis On e-Governance: Policy Paralysis And Implementation

Bhagyalakshmi R, Government Law College, Ernakulam

Paper 5: Half a Federal Country, Thus Issues and Recommendations

Navin Kumar, M. S. Ramaiah College of Law

Contribution by the Resource Person, Dr. Bismi Gopalakrishnan

Q & A Discussion time

Rapporteur Report and Vote of Thanks: Mrs. Rahmathunnisa C P

Lunch: 1:15 pm – 2.00 pm

Session 5: Group Discussion on Drafting of Policy Briefs – 2: 00 - 3: 00 pm

Valedictory Session: 3: 15 pm

Prayer

Welcome Address: Mr. Ajith Thomas

Presidential Address: Mr. A. Suhruth Kumar, Associate Professor, GLC Thrissur

Address of the Chief Guest: Shri. M B Rajesh, Member of Parliament

Policy Brief Presentations & Submission by Rapporteurs

Special address: Nithin Ramakrishnan, Fellow, CED&L

Vote of the Thanks: Miss. Athira Rajeev

National Anthem

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LIST OF ABSTRACTS

SESSION 1: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN POLICY

Paper 1:

An Analytical Consideration on India’s position in the Global Front- Can Economic

Restructuring expedite the momentum?

Viswajith Anand.S.S, Aruna Nandakumar, Government Law College, Trivandrum

According to Kevein L, (1993) the operation of Economic Restructuring literally means ‘a

structural change in the economy’. In classic economic terms, restructuring is more like the

process of natural selection. A transition from an existent arrangement of economic practice

should be philosophized with sturdy argumentations. Contrary to this belief, the deliberations

about the economic reforms in India will always end up in equivocal arrangements. An

efficacious examination on this substantial matter is very necessary.

The statistical reviews of many authoritative agencies are predicting that our country is in the

making of the next champion economy. They are exhibiting our progress in big complicated

numbers. After the implementation of the globalisation we only have success stories to tell,

we are holding the highest demographic dividend; the third largest economy respect to

purchasing power parity - these are some of the plus factors. At the very same time we are

not completely staying away from the issues and complications in the domestic and global

economic sector. The deceleration of global market, absence of a matured and sophisticated

practice in tackling market issues, Coherent challenges like: export- import duties and related

issues, exchange- rate administration, absence of a strategic coalition, climatic changes and

other environmental hazards etc are some of the challenges that we are facing. This sort of

irony points towards the debate of ‘Restructuring’.

In the 21st century, India became aware that traditional bilateral exchanges and cooperation

would be insufficient for it to be able to respond adequately to the challenges of the new era:

creating peace and prosperity in South Asian subcontinent; building a stable architecture for

peace and cooperation in Asia; and making a positive and meaningful contribution to global

governance (Arthur G., 1991). In 2004, India coined its international philosophy; as

“cooperative pluralism” (Rohan and David, 2011). According to (M. Wolf, 2010) India

enjoys a pivotal position in today’s multilateral forums, which is mostly due to its growing

economic strength, political stability and nuclear capabilities. Some of the factors restraining

India’s multilateral diplomacy are- the influence of Western vested interest groups, conflicts

and divergences between India and some countries hinder the implementation and

development of India’s multilateral diplomacy, conflict between diplomatic ideals and

national strength. The main subject matter and the objective of this study paper are to have a

rooted inquiry towards the aspect of economic restructuring in Indian economy with respect

to global scenario and pay an insight over diversified matters that justify the argument.

Paper 2: Role of intra-regional trade in shaping India’s future

Sourav Das, Srejita Nandy, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

India holds an influential position in the South Asian region by virtue of its huge domestic

market, large volume of trade with the other developing and developed countries, and

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relatively decent GDP among all the others. After the 1990s, trade has become more

regionalised especially in Asia. India signing the SAFTA agreement indicates a major

progress towards a regional integration that would benefit all the participating eight South

Asian countries. Under this regional trade agreement, because of India, neighbouring nations

like Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan were greatly benefited. Three years back, Pakistan has

finally granted India the Most Favoured Nation status. Recent developments through greater

openness to trade have given a fresh impetus for the region’s prospects on economic

integration. But in spite of these changes towards progress India is still not able to tap the

potential growth that can be possible in terms of trade which therefore causes a lot of

handwringing about the slow pace. A lot of informal trade happens among India and its

regional trading partners which if taken into account can lead to growth and redistribution of

benefits in all these nations. Progress in this regional cooperation has been quite short of the

potential. Thus this paper focuses on the fundamental factors required for a better regional

integration in this region and also makes certain set of policy proposals for improving it.

According to various other studies conducted before, this paper also states the importance of

India’s human capital and its service sector in shaping the future of this RTA. In order to

initiate and hence move towards this major process, this paper also states that bilateral and

multilateral initiatives between neighbouring nations is the important stepping stone. Hence

SAFTA is not only beneficial for India because of its strategic importance in terms of

investment but also for fulfilling the development objectives of the other nations. Although

very easily said than done, natural and man-made attacks can act as a major hindrance to the

entire process. To bring about the gains from trade a positive view is required and multilateral

institutions, private players, government and civil society, whose boundaries are clearly

defined, of each country play a pivotal role.

Paper 3:

Towards Better Integration of SAARC Nations: Lessons from Indo-Srilanka Trade Relations

Malathi Murali, Department of International Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law

University

As regionalisation takes charge of the global economic scenario, the trade practices and relations

between India and Sri Lankan has to tell many lessons, especially, for the SAARC countries for

their better integration and co-operation. Such an attempt to learn from those lessons and a better

understanding of those insights shall increase the cooperation and shall strengthen the trade,

economic and political relationship amongst the SAARC Countries. The study focuses to

identify the areas in which the States, under the blanket of SAFTA, can betterment their trading

relationship and expand their markets open for all other Countries and make use of the

development opportunities. The reciprocity and mutuality of advantages benefit all the

contracting States, including the bigger states, smaller ones, and even the LDCs.

Paper 4:

Determinants of FDI Inflows in India in the Globalization Era

Sayandeep Chattopadhyay, ISEC Bangalore & Srijani Chaudari, Symbiosis School of

Economics, Pune

In the Post Reform period, export led growth is a significant model for the developing

countries to boost their economy. Focusing on export promotion policies will lead to

development by eradicating various economic problems. There are numerous ways to

increase export. The most prominent one is export oriented FDI. It helps to enhance

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country’s manufacturing and global competitiveness. The paper concentrates on this idea by

trying to show empirically the effect of inward FDI on Indian manufacturing exports. The

study identifies the sectors and its sectoral competitiveness in the world market. It gives an

insight of the degree of involvement of inward FDI on overall Indian export performance.

The implication of the findings for Indian policy towards the encouragement of inward FDI

and the promotion of exports is discussed in the later part of the paper. Finally, it links the

development of this sector with the future progress of the country.

Paper 5:

Knowledge Based Economy And The New Global Order: New Dimension In India- EU

Strategic Partnership?

Sasmitha Mohanty, Centre for European Studies,Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Today’s international political economy can be characterised as a “knowledge economy” or

“knowledge-based economy” where “knowledge has superseded traditional factors of

production, such as land, labour and capital, as the most important determinant of

performance in the global economy”(Guile, 2003: 86). In this new global knowledge

economy, the praxes of international relations are based on knowledge and information

creation and dissemination. While the European Union declared it to be a knowledge

economy at the onset of Lisbon Strategy, India is yet to be a knowledge-based economy

despite treading the path through success in services sector. This paper focuses on the

transformations in international relations with the emergence of knowledge economy as the

dominant global system where nations strive to achieve superiority over each other by

innovating and upgrading knowledge-intensive techno-economic system. Fundamental

questions addressed are whether India-EU relations can be strengthened on pillars of

knowledge based economy. One significant pillar that is emphasised is the pillar of higher

education and collaboration on the praxes of research and development.

Paper 6:

Coalition against ISIS – Diplomatic Reasoning on India’s stand

Ihsaan Meera E., Department of International Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law

University

The talking point in the international arena for the past one month is ‘ISLAMIC STATE OF

IRAQ AND SYRIA’. The Islamic State of Syria and the Levant (ISIS) or, as it likes to call

itself, the “Islamic State,” has managed to allure Islamist fighters not just from the Middle

East but across the world. It is maintained that ISIS has become a menace not only for Iraq,

but it has its repercussions throughout the world. It is at this juncture, the Security Council

came out with Resolution 2170 on 19th September, 2014 speaking in virtually unison with

the U.S., President Barack Obama on 10th September, 2014 calling International Community

to impede, impair and incapacitate terrorism through a comprehensive and sustained

approach. India’s stand on ISIS has become crucial and involves a lot of diplomacy entangled

to it.

It is maintained that New Delhi would play a key bridge-building role in forming a global

coalition against ISIS. The US led anti-ISIS action was not commented upon by India to a

larger extent, the silence marked an apparent shift towards strategic convergence. The most

important take-away in the United States’ scheme of things from Prime Minister Narendra

Modi’s recent US visit was whether India would agree to American pleas to join the global

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war against the ISIS. However, stating ISIS threat as a major issue for India, foreign ministry

spokesperson Vikram Doraiswamy remarked "India is not joining the coalition," while

replying to the question if India would join the US-led strikes on the ISIS, which more than

40 countries have now pledged to join. But he emphasised that the two sides had agreed on

the need to deal with "travellers of terrorism" - radicalised people who travel to participate in

terror activities in West Asia. Thus, this paper seeks to analyse the following issues: (1) what

is coalition against ISIS and why India is reluctant to join Coalition against ISIS? (2) what is

Security Council’s stand on ISIS? (3) what are the strategies that can be taken by India at

international and national level in its counter against ISIS? (4) how India can fulfil its

commitment to international community in controlling the ‘travellers of terrorism’?

Paper 7:

Innovation and Technology Transfer To Address Climatic Change: Creating A Balance

Between IPR and Environment

Shalika Anna Herenz, National University Of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

Climate Change is a complex problem and has been changing continuously. Emission of

greenhouse gases has perhaps become the most serious cause of climatic change. From the

First World Climate Conference of 1979 till the Bonn climate change conference of 2014

various strategies have been adopted to control emission. But in the absence of its significant

reduction in the global platform, the global average of the combined land and ocean surface

temperature data as calculated by a linear trend, show a warming of 0.85 [0.65 to 1.06] °C3,

over the period 1880 to 2012.

Member countries are currently negotiating a post-2012 agreement under the UN Framework

Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), guided by the Bali Action Plan (BAP), to set out

medium and long term cooperative actions on adaptation, mitigation, finance and technology.

Experts from industry, government and NGO’s have collaborated to synthesize on the role of

technology in mitigating climate change and thus securing a low carbon future. Innovative

green technology solutions can help in securing it by providing us with alternative energy

production, energy saving, or greener forms of transportation, agriculture and forestry.

The challenge is to enhance the environment for innovation, while enabling speedier

diffusion of these green technologies to all parts of the world. The International Chamber of

Commerce (ICC) strongly believes that IPR protection is indispensable in supporting growth

in technology innovation, development and dissemination envisioned by proposals for post-

2012 action. Against this background, this paper explores the role of IPR in technology

transfer. How the various IPR related conventions as well as the conventions on climatic

change are being balanced to achieve the goal of sustainable development without affecting

the rights of the innovators. And to explore the answers for the most debatable topic of

whether IPR is acting as a barrier to the transfer of climatic change technology?

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SESSION 2: DEVELOPMENT POLICIES: THOUGHTS AND FACTS

Paper 1:

Land Question and Mobility of the Marginalised: A Study of Land Inequality in Kerala, Yadu

C R, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum

Kerala’s widely acclaimed land reforms failed in wielding social equality. This paper tries to

understand Kerala’s land question in a social equity perspective away from the conventional

agrarian question approach. The paper shows that even after the much touted land reforms,

land inequality in the state stands very high whether measured in terms of overall distribution

inequality or social inequality. There is a process a considerable fragmentation and

subdivision underway rendering cultivation almost unviable. The increased land inequality

has significant stakes in the upward mobility of the marginalized sections of the society. Land

ownership turns out to be an important variable affecting the education level of households. It

is also proven that land reforms in the state widened the opportunities for occupational

mobility among the margnalised.

Paper 2:

Reviving Primary Sector

Priya Pallavi Oraon, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

The primary sector of the economy including agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining makes

direct use of natural resources. The development of primary sector has been changing with

Intellectual Property rights as a means of progress and development like in other economic

sectors. IPRs have been working in the primary sector in several technologies in horticulture,

livestock and fisheries. These enterprises receive protection by breeder’s rights, patents,

trademarks, geographical appellations, copyright and industrial design, depending upon the

nature of technology. Protection of plant varieties, rights of the farmers and plant breeders are

also established. Protection by either one or a combination of different IPRs are working in

different fields including the mining sector. An argument has been raised that IPR is not

effective in development of agricultural sector. But the author shows contradicting side of the

argument as IPRs in agriculture transform the nature of agriculture, making it into a means of

capital and developments are noticeable. India is among the leading exporters of agricultural

products, with a trade surplus that has grown from USD 3.6 billion in 2000 to an estimated

USD 22 billion in 2013 (Global Trade Information Services, (2014). During the 2013-2014

Economic Survey presented before the Parliament on July, India’s GDP marginally improved

from 4.5 to 4.7 per cent and this growth was due to the growth in allied sector of agriculture.

Even in the world market India has a share of 16.3 per cent in milk production, contributes 10

per cent in world fruit production and exports of animal products represents an important and

significant contribution to the Indian Agriculture as well. In terms of employment agriculture

provides more than 50 per cent whereas Dairy sector is the secondary source of income for 70

million rural households.

With strengthened IP protection there would be increase in the flow of technology and

products from the developing countries and provide new incentives for local research and

innovation as well. The outcome of the agricultural produce, it’s processing and export

growth, could potentially grow but for this government initiatives are needed with better

policies for effective result starting from the domestic level itself. Now question arises how

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Intellectual Property Right along with government policies are going to work for enhancing

primary sector basically agriculture and its allied sector?

Paper 3:

India towards Socio- Economic Development: Decentralization of Workload to Achieve a

Balanced Economy, Neha B. Kamble, Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad &

Shrushti Kamble, Department of Economics and Statistics, Government College of Arts and

Science, Aurangabad.

This paper explores what is economy and what governs economy. In this respect a country

fetch the natural resources and human resources which give birth to workload. Traditionally,

in the present scenario, the economists stress on planning the economy and finance of the

nation and never concentrated on the very distribution of workload generated through the

resources available. This has given means to segregation of workload with feeble section of

the society to certain corporate houses in the nation, denying the work to the major section,

which has created havoc and a situation of inconsistency and imbalance in the economy. This

paper will highlight the consequences of this unequal distribution and deal with the aspect

that, to plan the economy, firstly the workload has to be specified and stress has to be laid

on to plan the workload distribution.

This article further emphasises on explaining the operative measures of workload generated,

mostly carried through consignments, what are these consignments and modes of its

operation. They can be stated as tender, lease, royalty, auctions, registrations, licence and

contracts, which covers the whole part of workload distribution and this covers services to the

aid of the nation. This will specifically be studied in terms of government ventures. This

paper will further explore that issues such as price hike or the rate inflation is never the

problem of the society, it is the paying capacity of an individual denied of him by not getting

him in the main stream of operative economy i.e. he is denied with the work to build up the

nation. To raise the paying capacity of the main resource i.e. individual human resources,

which generates economy, should be planned in such a way that every individual is offered

his share of economy through this workload.

.

The paper in its conclusion and suggestions will state legal solutions as an effective tool to

curtail this segregation of workload and plan and stress that much amount of work for every

individual so that he will be a part of the socio-economic development of India.

Paper 4:

The Nuclear Waste Management- A Hidden Peril Behind Nuclear Power Intervention, Ruby

Ismail, Sheethal M S

In the optimistic day of 1950s when nuclear energy was being developed to provide an

alternative to coal and oil for the energy to produce electricity, the management of final

disposal of radioactive waste was low on the list of priorities.

As India is envisaging to expand its civilian nuclear programmes from its current status, little

thought has been given to the regulatory framework for safe and environmentally acceptable

methods of disposal of radioactive wastes that would be generated. On its course of

accelerated development in the field of nuclear power programmes, it would not be ill-timed

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to vex about a detailed regulatory regime governing disposal of (a) spent nuclear fuel from

nuclear reactors; and (b) radioactive waste from the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel. This

paper deals with the nature and classification of nuclear waste, their sources, treatment of

nuclear waste in India and for comparison, the way it is treated in four other states, the U S A,

France, Finland and Korea is also described. Those were selected as they all have active

nuclear programmes and are pursuing to different degree a solution to the long term disposal

of nuclear waste .The paper also addresses the instances of mismanagement of nuclear

wastes, the obstacles to the satisfactory strategy for management and the relative

consequences of mismanagement.

While the advances in science and technology continues to make this necessary technology of

nuclear safer and acceptable to public, a robust Legal Fame work has its own contribution to

sustain public confidence in the elements of public safety. With respect to the legal patronage

on the issue in India, the only definitive law on the above point is the Atomic Energy (Safe

Disposal of Radioactive Wastes) Rules, 1987. So the paper also concerns about the National

policies, the laws, regulations and the experience of the practice of the legal control of

nuclear waste as well as the loopholes involved in the legislative aspects on the issue of waste

management keeping in mind that the regulation of nuclear waste must be treated as a

primary object of law. The paper also suggests the policies that have to be incorporated in the

statutory level for ensuring and checking the safety of the system of disposal towards

attaining energy security and prosperity in the true sense of the term.

Paper 5:

FDI in the Retail Sector: How Prudent is this “Economic Reform” for the Indian Economy?

Sanchita Jain, Department of Economics, University of Cambridge, U.K.

The essay deals with the likely economic impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the

retail sector of the Indian economy. I begin the essay with an outline of the concept of FDI,

build upon the current scenario of the Indian retail sector and the proposed plan of action

taken in the direction of FDI that is likely to boost the economy. This is followed by an

economic analysis of the positive and negative impact of FDI. I conclude the essay by saying

that FDI will modernize the Indian society, however, at the same time will bear with it some

economic and social costs, which could only be checked if a proper safety net is created by

the government.

SESSION 3: SOCIAL ASPIRATIONS: WAYS AND WANTS

Paper 1:

Improper waste management in India: the Indian patent law to be blamed?

Akanksha Anil, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

Proper Waste management has an important role to play in today’s world, where if wastes not

treated properly can cause serious problems to the environment. Be it Srinagar, the beautiful

city lying on the banks of River Jhelum or Delhi, the capital of India, there is no city which is

not hit by the curse of improper waste management. The author keeps one eye on the problem

of waste management, while the other on the loopholes in the present system of granting

patents, which also can be attributed for the unscientific management of wastes.

Biotechnological inventions and Patent law will be dealt in the paper in relation to

environment protection.

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Natural microorganisms play a vital role in the protection and preservation of environment.

All biotechnological processes make use of the metabolic activities of microorganisms in

treating wastes.India, after ratifying TRIPS modified all its intellectual property laws

including patents law and started marching towards patenting of biotechnological inventions.

In the year 2002, India brought major changes in allowing patenting of products of chemical,

biochemical, bio technological process as well as micro-organisms. In the year 2005, India

recognized the Budapest treaty for the purpose of patent protection.However, there is no

formal bio-guidance as of yet with regard to biotechnological patent application. Some

reference in Manual of Patent Practice and Procedure (MPPP) is there but guidelines with

regard to biotechnological inventions are inconsistent and inadequate. Pertinently there is no

mention of word gene or DNA in Patents Act, 1970, nonetheless, MPPP serves as an informal

written guidance for and is not a binding document. The biological material such as

recombinant DNA, Plasmids and processes of manufacturing are patentable provided they are

produced by substantive human intervention. Gene sequences, DNA sequences without

having disclosed their functions are not patentable for lack of inventive step and industrial

application. The protection afforded to biotechnological inventions is sensitive and complex

and has given rise to several technical and ethical issues.

In the light of this issue the author aims at discussing the problem of waste management and

what role the present patent law plays in worsening the situation by adopting a stringent

system for grant of patents. The paper has been divided into six sections. The first section

tries to portray the present situation in India which calls for strong steps to be taken for

proper waste management, the second section portrays lack of technological development as

one of the reasons for improper waste management, the third sections deals with the

importance of patent, fourth section showcases biotechnology as a panacea to the problem of

waste management ,the fifth section looks into the history of patenting biotechnological

inventions in India, the sixth section deals with how the present patent system in India poses

problem to the inventors .

Paper 2:

Employment for the Baby Boomers of India - Review of Government Policies for Job

Creation

Devika Kannan, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

A wise man in one of the Development Institutes once told me “After security of life and

property, the most visceral driver for winning at politics is the provision of jobs. Everything

else: health coverage, decent house, education, Gulati’sfamous butter chicken can be all

bought with money in pocket.” The study here tries to find out that how hard have Indian

government tried to provide jobs. The study in the first chapter refers to the Demographic

Transition Model and through the model tries to find out which phase is India’s demography

in and whether India is going through a phase of Baby Boom. The second chapter mentions

the policy of Population Control and measures taken to adopt it. Otherpolicy embraced by

Indian Government to provide employment to the Baby Boomers by focusing attention on

sectoral growth is also critically discussed.There is a mention of the policy of Population

Control in this chapter because it is a complementary policy to the policies of job

creation.The third chapter includes examples of successful measures adopted by other

countries in same situation and conclusion.

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Paper 3:

An Account of the Third Gender: Exclusion by Birth

Shrabana Mukherjee, Omkar Raut, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

The paper intends to investigate the overall situation of transgender in India in the present

scenario looking at different tenets like social, economic and political factors related to them.

For doing this, the paper looks into the two important rulings of Supreme Court on

Transgender i.e. Recognition of the third gender and overruling the judgment of Delhi High

Court on Section 377 of Indian Penal Code. These two decisions had a great impact on the

situation of transgender in India. Moreover, the secondary analysis also delves into the

theoretical studies done on the social, economic and political impact on transgender

community due to various reasons.

The primary analysis of the paper relies on the data and work of an NGO done on a large

scale in Maharashtra. Also, the authors interviewed some Transgender individuals to

understand the ground reality of the transgender community in Pune and in general. Some

key findings of the primary analysis have been that most of the individuals in the transgender

community are illiterate and rely on sex work as their basic profession. This has been a result

of a total neglect by the state authorities towards transgender community at large.

In the end, the paper attempts to connect the ground reality and the theoretical precedents to

bring out some feasible policy recommendations that can be implemented by the state

authorities in the future for alleviation of the transgender community.

Paper 4:

Solid Waste Management in Pune: From Garbage to Gold

Sunidhi Jain, Surabhi Hegde, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

With uncontrollable urbanization and surging rise in economic activities comes along a huge

mass of waste; the byproduct of mere existence and growth. Its pollution and health

implications are well known but it affects the economics of a state too. When the capital of

the nation, Delhi alone produces around 8000 tons of waste per day and as other cities grow

on the same lines, waste management is seen as a huge municipal responsibility. But the

overburdening of the implications has called in for greater concerns and addressing.

Ignorance to the issue of waste management can have plaguing repercussions to the society at

large.

Pune is the seventh largest metropolis in India and second largest in the state of Maharashtra,

producing 3500MT MSW per day. The city has showcased great examples of role of civil

societies and NGOs in vouching and working for the cause. Solid waste is often debated to be

gold rather than garbage, on the same idea Pune has been able to bring the phrase to reality

with projects processing a huge chunk of the city’s waste. The PPP model of “waste to

energy” and cases of NGOs would be considered in the paper. These NGOs have also been

contributing in bringing up the safety and welfare standards and practices for the waste

pickers in the city; these efforts have eventually contributed towards a well knit, well planned

social structure improving the plight of the socially excluded. An evaluation regarding

implementation of such measures for larger setups in the country would be analyzed.

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The paper aims at analyzing the economics behind waste management. It makes a study of

market value of waste and its usage in economic output in various forms; like energy

generation, composting etc. There are many socio-economic implications of the problem and

if handled in the right sense, there exist social and corporate benefits from it. The path

leading to the conclusion includes data analysis of waste generated by various cities in India

and its analysis in the light of efficient waste management.

Paper 5:

Manual Scavenging: The Most Inhuman Form of Labour

Parth Agarwal, Jatin Sardhana, Sauhan Rabeez, Symbiosis Law School, Noida

This Dissertation analyses the “Manual Scavenging: The most Inhuman form of Labour”. In

the context the failure of Indian laws, acts, rules and enactments in curving out the practice of

Manual Scavenging is highlighted. Special focus is put to compare its past with regards to the

present scenario. The dissertation will show the failure of ‘The Employment of Manual

Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993’ and ‘The Prohibition

of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013’ in eradicating this

practice from fringe level grassroots. The current issue reported on September 16, 2014 about

the effects of the ongoing practice in Chennai is also discussed in the paper thus, proving the

existence of this practice. The distinction is made between the Manual Scavengers and

SafaiKaramchari is pointed out. The views, vision and notion of Mahatma Gandhi is also

taken into consideration. The relation of scheduled caste, tribe and other backward caste with

this practice is shown by the statistical data. A vital study about the census report of 2001 and

2011 elaborating the current position of the workforce employed in this practice is revealed.

A deep criticism is overwhelmed on the encouragement provided by the governmental

institute (especially departments like railway, defense and ministry of industry), as they

employ workers to removal of human and animal excreta using brooms, small tin plates, and

baskets carried on the head. The great need to accomplish this ban is proved by giving

constructive arguments, logical reasoning and need for social well being for labours involved

in this inhuman and indecent profession. The paper also throws some light on the cause and

aftermath possible solution to the Burning Question “How to free Indian labours from the

practice of Manual Scavenging?” The paper will be the first to provide an alternative

solution to the practice of Manual Scavenging where flush or sanitary toilets are not available

thus, providing a solution to this labour problem.

Paper 6:

Budget Analysis of Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe: A Case Study of Pune Municipal

Corporation

Priyanka Kumari, Symbiosis Law School, Pune & Monika Sweety, Annamalai Open

University, Chennai

Dalits are socially and economically the most deprived sections in India. Majority of them are

either casual labourers or depend on agriculture as their primary occupation. Even after six

decades of independence and a decade post-globalization, the socio-economic condition of

the Scheduled Caste or Dalits has seen only a diminutive rise. Still today, the so called lower

caste group are humiliated and ill-treated every now and then by their superior counterparts.

Variety of Government initiatives ranging from special laws to specific programs could not

help this group overcome the social stigma attached to them. Even the redress mechanism has

poorly performed so far. 15.71% conviction rate and 85.37% pendency under SC/ST

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Prevention of Atrocities Act, itself tells the dismal state. Caste based encounters, honour

killing, discrimination at workplace, ragging in colleges, partiality by teachers and rapes have

become almost daily phenomena, the inhumane practice of untouchability is still prevalent in

some parts of South and North India.

To directly target the deprived sections the GOI started Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) in the 5th FYP

and Special Component Plan, now Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) in the 6th FYP. The

TSP/SCSP, also known as dalit sub-plan, mandates that the Centre and states should set aside

funds for welfare of ST/SCs in proportion to their population. The idea was to strategically

bridge the gaps of development through authoritative allocation of resources in the Sub Plans.

Unfortunately, data reveals that the status of implementation of TSP/SCSP is gravely

deficient at both centre and the state level. Most recent is the example of the Union Budget

2014-15 which should have allocated Plan funds under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP)

and the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) in proportion to the population shares of SCs (16.8%) and STs

(8.7%). However, the allocation is only Rs 50,548.16 crore (8.79%) for SCs and Rs

32,386.84 crore (5. 63%) for STs.

The biggest problem has been the diversion of funds for non-dalit welfare measures. Due to

lack of water-tight separation of dalit and non-dalit funds are often derailed towards general

works like roads, hospitals, schools and parks that are used by all irrespective of their caste.

Besides diversion of funds, the other reasons for the SCSP/TSP’s failure are inadequate

allocation of funds proportionate to the SC/ST population, poor identification of schemes and

faulty service delivery systems etc. As per the 12th

the ambit of the Municipal Corporation,

one of the functions is social welfare and poverty alleviation. The upliftment of Dalits is a

social welfare function that should be the responsibility of every Municipal Corporation. The

Pune Municipal Corporation has taken initiatives in the right direction by mandatorily

allocating certain percentage of their budget for the SC/ST population of the city.

In 1992-1993, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) voluntarily dedicated 5% of its total

budget towards STs/SCs and since then the custom is continuously being followed. But the

recent trends show that not even as much as 5% of the total budget of the Corporation is

allocated towards the Dalits. The objective of the paper is to understand the process and

rationale behind formulation of Budget for the SC/ST, examine the details of works and

schemes proposed under the SC/ST fund of PMC, analyze the schemes/ policies designed for

development of Dalit girls and women, the most marginalized group that exists in India, and

bring out a set of recommendations based on the outcome of the study.

SESSION 4: MATTERS OF GOVERNANCE: PRINCIPLES AND PARADIGMS

Paper 1: Right to Hearing: A Rajasthan Initiative

Nirun R N, Kerala Law Academy, Trivandrum

While electing a new Government, people have many aspirations over them. Public servants

have an obligation to implement the schemes and policies of the Government. They act as a

mediator between government and public. The change in the philosophy of State from laissez

faire to welfare concept increased the power of the executive authorities. As power widens,

there are more chances to misuse or abuse it. Corruption, undue delay, red tapism, favoritism

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etc. are the present curses of the public service sector in India. People may be aggrieved by

the administrative actions. They may have complaints over the public servants. Need for

legislations to control the public servants or executive branch of the State is thus a necessity.

Laws like Right to Service Act have been passed in our country by many states to ensure

efficiency of public service sector. The Rajasthan Right to Hearing Act, 2012 passed by the

State legislature of Rajasthan is unique in its kind. The Act provides for the right of hearing

within a stipulated time on any grievance or complaint regarding governance. It ensures the

redressal of the complaints of citizen at a place near to their residence. It proposed the

appointment of Public Hearing Officers for the purpose. It also provides for the establishment

of Information and Facilitation Centers for the public. The Act is preceded by the Rajasthan

Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011 and the 2011 Act is strengthened by the later. There may

arise some practical problems while implementing the RTH Act. The other States can also

adopt the RTH Act by rectifying the defects arising from the application of the Act. States

like Kerala have a plan to implement the same in their territory. However discussions are to

be held for finding the defects of the Act, and find solutions for them. The present paper

intends to initiate the same by analyzing the various aspects of the Rajasthan Right to

Hearing Act, 2012.

Paper 2:

Participatory Budgeting: A Case study of Pune Municipal Corporation

Sebin B Nidhiri & Athreya Mukunthan, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

India is a federal system with a three-tier government. The central, state and local

governments are envisioned to divide responsibility and authority to ensure that decisions are

taken at the right levels. The importance of the local body in this framework is high, but also

highly neglected. Local bodies have the highest direct impact on the citizens. If the 20th

Century was the century of science, the 21st century would be the century of cities. Cities

have now become the centres of growth. People identify with cities more than with states.

People vote with their feet by moving to cities that provide better employment, better public

utilities, lower cost of living, more opportunities and in short a better life. A quick look at our

environment shows that most of our immediate needs are influenced by the local government.

From the water connection to the bus service to waste collection to providing street lights are

all under the mandate of the Urban Local Government/bodies (ULBs). ULBs have to make

sure they identify the people’s needs and fulfil them.

Participatory Budgeting is a measure which ensures that people’s needs are addressed and

their participation in governance increased. It is a democratic process in which community

members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. The concept of Participatory

Budgeting was first initiated in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 1989. It is to be noted that the city was

marred with inequality with high number of slums, lacking even water. Participatory

budgeting was one of the creative and experimental ideas to be introduced in the city to

improve the situation. World Bank acknowledges that this reform has had a direct impact in

the improvement of service delivery mechanisms in the city.

In India, the concept of participatory budgeting has not been explored much. The only one

shining example is the city of Pune, where this initiative had been started in 2006. Though

having a mixed response over the years, with a lot of support of the civil society, the year

2013-14 has seen a drastic increase in the participatory budget allocations of Rs 10.66 Crore

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over the previous year. This paper traces the history of participatory budgeting in Pune and its

current status and expounds the process. This paper uses primary data collected by way of

key interviews with Pune Municipal Corporation officials and Participatory budgeting

activists and a sample survey of residents of Pune. We identify the costs and benefits and the

major hurdles to establish such a system. The reach and change in people’s participation in

governance due to participatory budgeting are critically analysed. We also look at the impact

of people participation which may have positive and negative effects on cities. This case

study also helps us to look at participatory budgeting as a means of improving people’s

participation leading to more effective governance and also at the idea of implementing it in

other Indian cities too.

Paper 3:

Judicial Appointments: An Unending Saga

Karthikeya Joshi, Aditi Chanda, Symbiosis Law School, Pune

The Indian judiciary is the bulwark of Indian independence and the guardian of the rights of

the people. It has offered respite from the excesses of the executive. An autonomous and

transparent judiciary is the sine qua non of a healthy democracy. The professionalism and

integrity of the judiciary has been renowned yet this trust has been subjected to fluctuations

and unsavoury criticism in recent times. The integrity of the judges was questioned by the

initiation of impeachment proceedings against Justice Dinakaran and Justice Soumitra Sen

and the recent disclosure of Retd Justice Katju in a leading newspaper. The instances are too

many to cite.

The current method of appointment of judges to the higher judiciary owes its existence to the

judgment of the Supreme Court in 1993. The ruling wrestled from the hands of the executive

the final say in the matters of appointment. The judgment has been criticised as an instance of

judicial activism and over-reach by rewriting the constitutional arrangement enumerated in

Article 124 and 217 and giving the upper hand to the judiciary in matters of judicial

appointments.

The condemnation of the system of “judges appointing judges” has yielded to the National

Judicial Appointment Commission (NJAC) bill. The bill, though an endeavour in the right

direction nevertheless suffers from glaring lacunas. No definition of eminent persons,

opaqueness in the procedure of filtration of candidates at every stage of appointment, want of

qualifications for the judges, are the lacunas in the proposed bill that still need to be

addressed. Apprehensions are rife that veto power vested with the members of NJAC might

lead to a deadlock between the executive and the judiciary. Furthermore, not establishing the

commission through a constitutional amendment leaves the way open for future governments

to modify the law easily.

The need of the hour is a complete overhaul of the process of appointment of judges by

entrusting a full time independent body with the task of appointments and transfer. This

would herald transparency and play a decisive role in bringing down pendency, a malady that

continues to plague the judiciary. The UK and many other countries now have full time

independent judicial appointment commissions which invite applications and nominations

which are then comparatively evaluated on laid criteria. It is fitting and desired that path

breaking and expeditious changes in the system of appointments are introduced to strike

equilibrium between autonomy and transparency.

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Paper 4:

A Perspective Analysis On e-Governance: Policy Paralysis And Implementation

Bhagyalakshmi R, Government Law College, Ernakulam

With the search for effective parameters on good governance, India was globally influenced

and had structurally constructed a new paradigm ‘e-Governance’ with its focus on the use of

Information technology to bring public services at the doorsteps of the citizens. The realm of

possibility of this concept is largely influenced by the revolutionary changes in the

Information technology. Even though the economic policies so far supported the state, the

future endeavours needs much support which are well promised by this agenda since it

mainly visualises interaction between the Government and its citizens, through its citizens the

interaction of government and business enterprises and on final account it tends to reduce the

issues of recent concern, corruption and cost management fruitfully. Thus the policy

encompasses within itself an ideal government with more efficiency, transparency and

accountability.

Though the State stood 58th in the e-Readiness Assessment report of 2010, the impact

remained dormant in the statistical record since the implementation of the policy is at stake.

The major challenge faced is that of uneven distribution of the benefits of governance as the

common man has no frequent access to the IT world. Further there are no proper regulatory

measures coupled with hesitation of the concerned departments to internalise the changes.

Moreover the cost of management and the state wise difference in the level of e –readiness

affects the overall fulfilment of the object.

The projects on e-governance are very crucial in the present scenario as it give effect to

transformation of government with good governance and delivery of public service. It mainly

concentrates itself on providing information, improving efficiency of services and

transaction. Since the citizens are more close to the local government, it should be made an

interface for all the implantation process. Further ample aid of public and private partnerships

shall be relied on without compromising the security and social concerns of the State. In the

extended view statutory measures shall be invoked for proper regulation of the policy and its

implementation. In total the concept is a really a step forward for bringing in a nation with

good governance.

Paper 5:

Half a Federal Country, Thus Issues and Recommendations

Navin Kumar, M. S. Ramaiah College of Law

The decentralisation of power from Center to the smaller units i.e. States establishes a

guardian ward relationship between the two. Though the Constitution provides for a Federal

form of government it describes India as a ‘Union of States’. The willingness of the

Constitution makers remains under doubt weather they wanted a federal relationship between

the two or a unitary one. The term ‘Union of States’ implies that the federation is not the

result of an agreement between the independent states and nor the units can leave the

federation.

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The Constitution provides for federal features to govern the relation between center and state.

The makers of Constitution have taken care as to avoid repugnancy and conflict between the

two. A written Constitution defining the Structure, Organisation and Power of Central as well

as of the State Governments. At the same time makers of Constitution envisaged provisions

making the Country a lesser Federal and more of a Unitary. Creation of a very strong center

and absence of separate constitution for each state discourages the Federal idea.

On account of the presence of large number of both federal and non federal features, the

governance and relation between central and states can be called ‘Quasi-Federal’. Due to

provisions specifically neither federal nor unitary, and thus conflicts occur and the occurrence

is very much obvious. A recent issue arose in Gujrat in 2012 when the center took away the

state government’s right of laying gas pipe-line saying it fell under centers jurisdiction. The

decision of center was later challenged in Supreme Court. This was a bitter instance of

conflict and the judiciary had to abridge the lockout. It can be possible that such instance

occurred due to different political influence at the two level but the problem persists even in

general as it happened in Telangana where the Congress party stood on both the levels.

Sarkaria Commission was setup in 1983 to examine the relationship and balance of power

between the state and central government and recommend changes within the framework of

Constitution. It is widely accepted that the recommendations went unimplemented. However,

the relations sometimes upgrade and sometimes degrade. The fundamental of good relation

lies upon Co-operation and Co-ordination. It is very much natural to have divergent views but

it is more needed that such divergence end up in bringing creative ideas and better policies in

the interest of the country.

Our Authors and Paper Presenters

Akanksha Anil Student,

National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

mail her at: [email protected]; [email protected]

Akanksha Anil is pursuing 4th year (7th

Semester) of the BA. (Hons.) LL.B (Hons.) course

with Intellectual Property Rights as the honors subject. She participated in National Moot

Court Competition, conducted by School of Law, Christ University in 2012. And she also

qualified the memorial rounds and participated in the oral rounds of Oxford India Moot Court

Competition 2014-2015.

Aruna Nandkumar Student , LL.B

Government Law College, Trivandrum

mail her at: [email protected]

Aruna is a 4th

BA.LL.B student at Government Law College Trivandrum. Her research

interest includes a variety of themes especially in the field of law and developmental

economics. She holds an exclusive enthusiasm over intellectual property rights and

participated in various conferences of both national and international acclaim. An exceptional


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mooter and debater, who proved her talent by winning numerous accolades and citations of

wide reputation.

Athreya Mukund Masters Student

Symbiosis School of Law, Pune


Athreya is currently a student of Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune. Athreya did a

number of paper presentations and research works. Also volunteered for several NGOs,

Athreya is action oriented and result focussed.

Bhagyalakshmi R Student, B.A.L LL.B

Government Law College Ernakulam


A final year student at Government Law College Ernakulam - she has participated in many

seminars and conferences and has won many accolades in moot court competitions and

legislative drafting competitions.

Devika Kannan Masters Student

Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune


Devika is a masters student of Msc. Economics at Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune.

She has done volunteer work with NGO named Door Step School, Pune. She participated in

National Young Social Entrepreneurship Competition organized at national level by an NGO

named Bhumi in 2014. In the same year she won Sir Visvesvarya Memorial Debate

Competition. She also presented a paper on comparative analysis of health policies in India

and USA in the year 2013. She has successfully completed a research work on the topic

"Limitations of Free Education in India ".

Ihsaan Meera E. M.L. scholar, Dept. of International Law and Organisations,

Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University,


She completed her graduation in law, from School of Excellence in Law, Chennai and her

current research interests predominantly includes Islamic law and its relationship with

International Law, and Family Law. Renowned for anti-alcohol and anti-smoking campaigns

in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, she had also undergone internships with many legal firms

like Intellectual Property Rights Attorney Rights Association, and Indus associates. She has

presented papers in various conferences and academic seminars. She had assisted in the geo-

graphical indication certifying processes for the Nagercoil Kuthuvilakku, Thanjavur Veena,

Thanjavur Art Paintings, Madurai Malli, and Kanchipuram Silk.



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Jatin Sardana Student, BBA LL.B

Symbiosis International University

mail him at: [email protected]

Jatin is presently pursuing BBA LLB at Symbiosis International University Pune. He is an

active member of green earth and ALOK. He had participated in symbiosis model united

nation 2014.

Malathi Murali M.L. scholar, Dept. of International Law and Organisations,

Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University.


She completed her graduation in law, from School of Excellence in Law, Chennai, and has

won many accolades in various academic writing competitions. Her major works are in the

areas of Foreign Direct Investment in the small scale retailing, and Gandhian Philosophy. An

ardent legal awareness campaigner, she was an internee to State Human Rights Commission.

She is currently focussed in specialising International Trade Aspects and law as she pursues

her M.L. degree at the university.

Neha B Kamble Student,

Department of Economics and Statistics,

Government College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad


Neha is a skilled in research, analysis and graphic designing. She is experienced with

qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. She possesses strong verbal

communication skill. Also has computer proficiency. She holds advanced diploma in German

language. She did a project on working of consumer forums in Maharashtra-pendency

disposal of complaints and remedial measures. She was the Best female speaker and runner

up team in M. K. Nambiar moot court competition. Also she was the best advocate and

winner team for state level moot competition in the year 2012. Currently working as an intern

in Law commission of India, New Delhi, she has volunteered on role of advocates in 2011.

Nirun R.N. Student,

Kerala Law Academy, Trivandrum


Nirun has received a wide appreciation for his paper at National Seminar on Amendments to

Consumer Protection Act 1986. He has presented a paper in National conference on

"Changing Role of Media" at School Of Law, Bangaluru. He is an ace mooter and has

represented his institution in various national and state moots. He was also an active member

in International Law Conference on Conservation of Forests, Wildlife and Ecology held at

Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum.

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Omkar Raut Masters Student



He is a student of Msc. Economics at Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune. He was

Awarded Outstanding Student of the year 2012-2013 in Symbiosis School of Economics. His

article "Philanthropic Trend and Social Change in India" was published in the college

magazine.He have done paper on "Globalization and Financial Flows" and it was selected to

the National level seminar held by Neothesis conference of St.Xavier's college, Mumbai.

Parth Agarwal Student, BBA LL.B



Parth is presently a student of BBA LLB of Symbiosis International University, Pune. A State

runner up in table tennis, he is also a member of school parliament and inter school winner in

debate competition.

Priya Pallavi Oraon Student

National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi


Priya is a 4th year student of NUSRL, Ranchi. She was part of the organising committee in

the National Seminar on Chotanagpur Tenency Act and in the National Seminar on "Judicial

Review of Legislative Power And Privileges" - which was a constitutional quandary

conducted by National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. She was an active

member of "Centre Study and Research in Tribal Rights" at NUSRL.

Ruby Ismail Student,

School of Legal Studies,

Cochin University of Science and Technology


She is a 4th year student of B.B.A LL.B at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, Kochi. She has

attended a seminar on Crpc Amendments 2013conducted by Kollam Bar Association on 8th

march 2013.And attended a seminar on Company Law Amendments 2012 conducted by

School of Legal Studies, CUSAT.

Sanchitha Jain Department of Economics,

University of Cambridge, UK




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She is currently a student of University of Cambridge. Her research paper titled "FDI in the

retail sector: how prudent is this economic reform for the Indian economy" have been

selected for presentation at the 3rd International conference on global business, economy,

finance and social sciences 2014. She also did volunteer works for Sounds of Silence, New

Delhi. She also did a project work called econometrics to estimate the economic returns to

education. She secured 6th

overall rank for her undergraduate B.A (H) Economics from Shri

Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), in the year 2012.

Sasmita Mohanty Research Scholar at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies,

Jawaharlal Nehru University.


A management faculty with over 7 years’ experience in teaching human resource

management, she is an associate consultant with leading training and coaching firms. With a

keen interest in research on higher education and knowledge economy, she has presented

papers in many international conferences including few in Europe as part of the PhD research

as well as management teaching assignments. She has also published research papers in

international journals and periodicals. After submission of PhD thesis, currently she is writing

a book on knowledge economy.

Sayandheep Chathopadhyaya Masters Student



Sayandheep studies Master of Science Economics (International Trade). He has presented a

research paper on “Cotton Reforms, WTO and India” at a student seminar adjudicated by

Dr.Sajal Mathur; Professor, Centre for WTO studies, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. He

has successfully completed National Workshop Program Course on “Panel Data

Econometrics” under the guidance of Dr.S.K.Mathur. He was awarded by Symbiosis School

of Economics for taking extraordinary initiatives in “Institution Building”, (2014).

Sauhan Rabeez Student, BBA LL.B



Sauhan is presently a student of BBA LLB of symbiosis international university, Pune. He

was the district basketball team player and also individual champion for school level. He also

secured second prize for extempore English.

Sebin B. Nidhiri. Masters Student

Symbiosis School Of Law,Pune




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Sebin is currently a student of Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune. He is a vibrant scholar

with several presentation and publication to his credit. He has presented a paper on

"Comparative Study of industry in Gujarat and Kerala as a consequence of their respective

state policies" in Loyola college, Chennai. He is ‘All India 12th 0.01%’ certificate holder for

Sanskrit (class X). He was the campus ambassador for Pune city, Young India fellowship.

Sebin was the conference co-convener for national symposium on PURA. He was also

elected as chief editor of Loyola press club which publishes the mouth piece of Loyola

College the ‘Sterling Post’. He was also the event secretary of Loyola entrepreneurship

development cell. Sebin has secured first place in National Level Youth Parliament

competition held by KVS.

Shalika Anna Harenz Student,

National University Of Study and Research In Law, Ranchi


She is a fourth year of National University Of Study and Research In Law, Ranchi. An active

member of NUSRL’s Center for Study and Research in Tribal Rights. She is also a member

of the research committee of “Center for Study and Research in Intellectual Property Right”

at the university. She has attended various workshops and lectures. She has a vibrant work

experience through internships and other work experience.

Sheethal.M.S

Student,

School of Legal Studies,

Cochin University of Science and Technology


She is pursuing her 4th year B.B.A;LL.B at School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, Kochi. She

had actively participated in programs organised by Kerala Legal Services Authority and

attended the sensitization programme on mediation conducted at High Court of Kerala.

Participated in seminar on "Socio-Economic Rights:Challenges For Its Realization"

Organised by Justice V R Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights, held at School Of Legal

Studies, Cochin.

Shrabana Mukherjee Masters Student



She is pursuing Msc.Economics at Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune. She has prepared a

detailed term paper on Foreign Direct Investment in India: A Comparative Study. The study

required detailed literature review and analysis of secondary data. She have secured third

rank in paper presentation on 'India and China:Growth Trajectories Ahead', organized by

Symbiosis School of Economics. Her proved academic career is well adorned by excellence

as a Khathak dancer.


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Shrushti Kamble Student,

Department of Economics and Statistics,

Government College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad


Shrushti is currently pursuing Bachelor of Arts. She did presentations on inflation and its

trend in Indian economy, on food security bill, mercantilism etc. She volunteered for

statistica 2012 and regional disparities in agricultural development. She has good organizing

skill for management of events, she did social works for stray animals in an NGO.

Srejita Nandy Masters Student



Srejita Nandy is a final year student of Masters in Economics from Symbiosis School of

Economics, Pune affiliated to the Symbiosis International University. She is doing her

specialisation in International Trade. She has completed her graduation in the year 2013 from

Dinabandhu Andrews College, Kolkata which is affiliated to the University of Calcutta.

Srejita has at the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta conducting secondary quantitative

research on “The Saga of Indian Steel Industry: A post-liberalisation analysis”. Other than

this she has been also associated with Thermax Social Initiative Foundation in the area of

primary research. (Assessment of English reading and comprehension capabilities of Pune

Municipal Corporation school students) Other than Economics Srejita has a passion for

classical dance. (Katthak)

Srijani Chaudari Masters Student



She is pursuing Master of Science Economics (International Trade). A young scholar with

wide achievement including best paper presentation in all India Economic Confluence-2012,

held at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. “Inflation in India, Recent Trends and Policies”. Her

paper was in the top ten papers in National Declamation Contest- 2014, organized by

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune, in association with National Foundation

for Corporate Governance and also selected among the top ten papers in all India Economic

Confluence-2011, held at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. She has published various papers on

the role of Public Sector in Indian Economy and in unaccounted value in national income.

Sourav Das Masters Student



Sourav Das is a final year student of Masters in Economics from Symbiosis School of

Economics, Pune affiliated to the Symbiosis International University. He is doing his


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specialisation in International Trade. He has completed his graduation in the year 2013 from

Scottish Church College, Kolkata which is affiliated to the University of Calcutta. Sourav has

previously been involved with research projects at the National Institute of Urban Affairs,

New Delhi under the Ministry of Urban Development working on the “100 Smart Cities” an

initiative by the Government of India. He has also worked on primary and secondary research

projects for Teach for India and Thermax Social Initiative Foundation. Other than

Economics, Sourav has a passion for photography and travelling.

Sunidhi Jain Masters Student



She at present is a student of M.Sc Economics at Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune. She

has also volunteered with TEACH FOR INDIA for primary data survey of Pune municipal

school corporation schools. She was a part of a research team on "Money markets and its

relevance in classical and modern economies". She have secured second position in inter-

district, table tennis tournament and she is an arch debater with several success in her credit.

Viswajith Anand.S.S Student, LL.B

Government Law College, Trivandrum

Mail him at: [email protected]

Viswajith is a 4th

year BA.LL.B student at Government Law College, Trivandrum. A former

science student of Mar Ivanios College, His research interest includes both law and its allied

branches exclusively in the field of IPR, Human Rights and Comparative Constitutional

Studies. He worked as a student Ambassador for Lexis Nexis for a term of one year. He has

also presented papers in various national and International conferences. A prize winning

mooter and public speaker. A percussionist, who have performed in various stages and a

tutor of rhythm.

Yadu C R Doctoral scholar

Centre For Developmental Studies, Thiruvanathapuram.

University of Kerala.


Yadu is a doctoral scholar in Centre for Development Studies an establishment of University

of Kerala, Trivandrum. He has written several research papers. "Small towns and big cities:

finding empirically validated reasons for urban concentration in India” and "Towards a

theoretical understanding of land acquisition debates in India: Is the new land acquisition bill

any better?" are few of his acclaimed works for CDS. He worked as research intern in the

Institute for Human Development, New Delhi on the project "Nature of poverty and

identification of urban poor in small and medium towns". He has also led and coordinated a

300 household survey in urban slums in Mansa, Punjab. He also completed his field study on

"The educational aspect of human development in Kasargod".



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