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Victory of Maldives President Muḥammad Muizzu: Implications for India Ties and Regional Stability

April 26, 2024

Context

The recent victory of Maldives President Moḥammad Muizzu’s party, the PNC, in the parliamentary elections carries significant implications. 

Relevance For Prelims: Strategic Significance Of Mauritius And Maldives, China Maldives Defence Agreement, Strains In India Maldives Relations: A Brief Analysis, and Maldives Allows Chinese Ship To Dock. 

Relevance For Mains: India-Maldives Ties, and India’s Neighbourhood First Policy.

Victory of Muḥammad Muizzu in Elections

Muḥammad Muizzu

  • PNC’s Political Triumph: With a commanding “super-majority” of over 70 out of 93 Members of Parliament, including allies and independents, the PNC’s triumph not only solidifies Mr. Muizzu’s political standing, but also paves the way for smoother legislative processes.
  • Endorsement of Leadership Actions: The electorate’s endorsement of his actions since assuming office including his diplomatic engagements with China, Turkey, and the UAE, as well as his meetings with senior U.S. officials, while maintaining a certain distance from India, underscores the widespread approval of his leadership decisions.

Muḥammad Muizzu and His Engagement with India

  • Call for Troop Withdrawal: Muizzu  insisted in December 2023 on the complete withdrawal of Indian troops responsible for humanitarian operations in the archipelago, a demand he has since implemented.
  • Termination of Hydrography Agreement: Muizzu has terminated a hydrography agreement with India, signaling a strategic shift in favor of bolstering ties with China to achieve a more balanced foreign policy and reduce reliance on external powers.
  • Concerns Over India: Concerns have been raised among Maldivian leaders and commentators regarding what they perceive as a rise in majoritarianism in India.
  • Escalating Tensions: Exacerbation of tensions is further evidenced by derogatory remarks about the Indian Prime Minister made by Maldivian Ministers, contributing to a sense of unease within India.
  • Decline in Indian Tourist Arrivals: There has been a noticeable decline in Indian tourist arrivals to the Maldives, reflecting the escalating diplomatic friction between the two nations.

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Way Forward

  • Opportunity for India-Maldives Relations: With the recent Maldivian election results and the impending Indian election outcomes in June, there arises an opportunity for New Delhi and Male to address their strained relations.
  • Pro-Maldives” Policy: President Muizzu’s assertion of prioritizing a “pro-Maldives” policy over alignment with either India or China warrants observation, while affording him time to demonstrate that his actions do not compromise India’s security or regional stability.

Conclusion

Recognizing and tackling existing bilateral challenges will enable India and the Maldives to navigate the intricacies of their relationship, fostering a more robust, resilient, and mutually advantageous partnership for the future.

Also Read: 7th Indian Ocean Conference 2024

 

Mains Question: India should not be deterred by temporary setbacks in its relationship with Maldives and continue to pursue close relations with its island neighbor. Analyse. (15 Marks, 250 words)

 

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Can Green Credits Benefit India’s Forests?

April 26, 2024

Context

The Green Credit Programme has raised concerns from experts due to their potential adverse impact on forest ecology. 

Relevance For Prelims: Green Credit Programme (GCP), Forests In India, Amendment To The Forest Conservation Act 2023, Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority,Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), and Forests a National Asset and a Major Contributor to Financial Wealth.

Relevance For Mains: Carbon Credit, Issues with Green credit Programme.

About Green Credits

  • Green Credit Programme: It was initiated by the Environment Ministry in October 2023 and presents a market-based mechanism to incentivize individuals and companies for their contributions to environmental and ecological restoration. 
  • Aim: The programme aims to incentivize green and sustainable actions among various stakeholders, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility.
  • Role of Incentives: By offering incentives such as green credits, the programme encourages participation in activities like water conservation and afforestation, involving both individuals and corporations.

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Major Concerns Associated with Green Credit Programme

  • Impact on Forest Ecosystems: Afforestation efforts must consider potential negative consequences, such as monocultures and unsuitable vegetation for specific regions.
  • Challenges in Implementation: Concerns have been raised regarding its potential to circumvent existing environmental laws, particularly those related to forest conservation.
    • The programme’s potential to bypass existing environmental laws, such as the Forest Conservation Act, is highlighted as a significant issue.
  • Fungibility of Credits: One of the major challenges lies in the lack of fungibility among different types of green credits, making it difficult to equate various environmental benefits on the same platform.
  • Challenges in Measurement: Recognition of measurement difficulties, particularly regarding biodiversity impact assessment requires acknowledging the evolving scientific understanding and ongoing challenges in achieving a perfect measure.

Way Forward to Forest Conservation: Regeneration, Community Engagement, and Private Sector Involvement

  • Awareness Generation: There is a need for generation of awareness among implementers regarding ground-level challenges and advocates for a broader perspective beyond mere tree plantation.
    • There is a need for a nuanced understanding of measurement issues and the role of social science in assessing the effectiveness of such programmes.
  • Regeneration vs. Plantations: A regeneration approach, emphasizing the protection of natural areas from disturbances to allow for natural forest growth.
    • Over a span of 10-15 years, natural forests can regenerate, supporting biodiversity and providing benefits to local communities.
  • Leveraging Private Sector: Despite complexity, there is a need for leveraging private sector resources through market-based incentives.

Conclusion

Concerns regarding monoculture, biodiversity loss, and clashes with existing laws underscore the need for careful execution of Green Credit Programme while ensuring regulatory alignment.

Also Read: Green Credit Rules May Damage Forests: Say Experts

 

Mains Question: Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy need for economic growth.[200 Words, 12.5 Marks]

 

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Can Government Redistribute Privately Owned Property?

April 26, 2024

Context

The Supreme Court is hearing the question whether ‘material resources of the community’ includes privately owned resources in its ambit under Article 39(b) of the Constitution.

Relevance For Prelims: Land Acquisition In India, Indian Constitution, Right to Property, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, Redistribute Privately Owned Property, Directive Principles Of State Policy.

Relevance For Mains: Conflict between Fundamental Rights and DPSP, Supreme court judgements on Private Property.

Provision for Redistribute Privately Owned Property

Redistribute Privately Owned Property

  • Article 39(b) of the Constitution: Falling under Part IV of the Constitution titled as Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), Article 39(b) places an obligation on the state to create policy towards securing the ownership and control of the material resources of the community that are so distributed as best to subserve the common good.
  • Non-Enforceable Guidelines: DPSP are meant to be guiding principles for the enactment of laws, but are not directly enforceable in any court of law.

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Evolution of Opinions on Redistribute Privately Owned Property

  • State of Karnataka v Shri Ranganatha Reddy 1977: A seven-judge Bench of the SC by a 4:3 majority, held  that privately owned resources did not fall within the ambit of “material resources of the community”. 
    • Minority opinion of Justice Krishna Iyer: Privately owned resources must also be considered material resources of the community.
  • Sanjeev Coke Manufacturing Company v Bharat Coking Coal (1983): A five judge bench held that the provision considers the transformation of wealth from private-ownership into public ownership and is not confined to that which is already public-owned.
  • Mafatlal Industries Ltd v Union of India (1996): Justice Paripoornan concurred with Justice Iyer opinion held that ‘material resources’ will include  natural or physical resources which is movable or immovable property and includes all private and public sources of meeting material needs, not merely confined to public possessions.

Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976 (MHADA)

  • Objective: It  was enacted to address the problem of old, dilapidated buildings housing (poor) tenants despite becoming increasingly unsafe.
  • Cessed properties: MHADA imposed a cess on the buildings  occupants, which would be paid to the Mumbai Building Repair and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB) to oversee repair and restoration projects.
  • The 1986 Amendment: By invoking Article 39(b), 
    • Added Section 1A to MHADA: It aims to execute plans for acquiring lands and buildings, in order to transfer them to “needy persons” and the “occupiers of such lands or buildings”. 
    • Added Chapter VIII-A: It contains provisions allowing the state government to acquire cessed buildings (and the land they are built on) if 70% of the occupants make such a request.
  • Violation of Right to Equality: The Property Owners’ Association in Mumbai challenged Chapter VIII-A of the MHADA at the Bombay High Court claiming that the provisions violate the property owners’ Right to Equality under Article 14 of the Constitution.
    • Immunity to DPSP: The court held that laws enacted in furtherance of DPSP could not be challenged on the grounds that they violated the right to equality, as per Article 31C of the Constitution (“Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles”).
  • Interpreting Material Resources of the Community: The Association appealed the decision in the SC in December 1992. 
    • In the apex court, the central question became whether “material resources of the community” as per Article 39(b) includes privately owned resources which would include cessed buildings.

Conclusion

The result of this hearing has the potential to redefine the extent of governmental authority over private property in India, especially concerning the distribution of wealth for public welfare. This ruling will draw upon years of legal analysis and could have implications for property rights and social policies in the future.

Also Read: Nazool Land: Origin, Governance, And Uses

 

Mains Question: The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 has come into effect from 1st January, 2014. What are the key issues which would get addressed with the Act in place? What implications would it have on industrialization and agriculture in India? (200 words, 12.5 marks)

 

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