State Autonomy Resolution (Rule 110) – Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly

• Resolution by CM M. K. Stalin presented under Rule 110 in the TN Legislative Assembly.
• Focus on protecting state rights and federalism.
• Raised due to central interference in state matters, particularly by opposition-ruled states.

Rule 110 of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly:

• Rule 110 allows formal announcements or resolutions without immediate discussion.
• Used for presenting policy decisions or state issues of public importance.

Context & Background:

• Concerns about the central government’s growing interference in state matters.
• States argue that central policies undermine state autonomy.
• Tamil Nadu, under CM Stalin, advocates for the protection of state rights and stronger federalism.

Key Provisions of the Resolution:

• High-Level Committee Formation to improve state-center relations.
• Aimed at strengthening federalism and preserving constitutional rights of states.
• Focus on collaborative policymaking between state and central governments.

The high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph will examine in detail the relationship between the Union and state governments to ensure state autonomy.