Aim is to boost states’ autonomy sans hurting nation’s unity: TN panel chief – The Times of India

Justice Kurian Joseph (File Image) NEW DELHI: Appointed by Tamil Nadu as head of a high-level committee to explore ways & means for greater autonomy for states in a federal governance structure, Justice Kurian Joseph on Wednesday said the endeavour would be to find solutions within constitutional parameters and without compromising the nation’s unity and…

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Amid Centre run-ins, Tamil Nadu sets up panel to ‘shield’ states’ rights | India News – The Times of India

CHENNAI: Amid his govt’s confrontation with the Centre, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Tuesday announced in the assembly the constitution of a high-level committee led by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph to address concerns over states’ autonomy and federalism.The panel is tasked with recommending measures to protect constitutionally guaranteed rights…

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No bitterness and friction in Centre-state relationship in tax matters: Nirmala Sitharaman | India News – Times of India

CHENNAI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday defended the Modi govt’s record in sharing financial powers with the states by stating that it is respectful of the federal system. Speaking at an event at the Revenue Bar Association of Chennai, Sitharaman said the entire process of the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax…

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