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Inter-state disputes

Inter-state disputes refer to conflicts or disagreements between two or more states of the Indian Union regarding territorial boundaries, the sharing of river waters, or the implementation of administrative and legislative policies.

Why it matters

  • Challenges the principles of cooperative federalism and national integration.
  • Impacts the efficient management of shared natural resources and infrastructure.
  • Necessitates the intervention of constitutional bodies and judicial arbitration to maintain administrative stability.

How it is asked

Focus on the constitutional provisions for dispute resolution, specifically Articles 131 and 262, and the role of the Inter-State Council in facilitating inter-governmental dialogue.