Which of the following directives in Directive principles of state policies have not remained mere pious homilies and have been implemented via legislative enactments and government actions?
1. Article 40 2. Article 43
3. Article 47 4. Article 50
Correct answer code is:
All the directives mentioned above have been executed one way or other.
1. Article 40 of the Constitution lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
2. This article was implemented by enacting 73rd constitutional amendment act which provides for establishment of Panchayati raj institutions.
3. Article 43 encourages government to promote cottage industries. Government has set up various boards for the same e.g. All India khadi and village industries board etc.
4. Article 47 calls for prohibition of intoxicating drinks and several state governments have enacted law for the same e.g. Gujrat, Kerala, and Bihar.
5. Article 50 is for separation pf executive and judiciary. Thus Union legislation in shape of Criminal procedure code 1973 placed the functions of judicial trials in the hands of judicial magistrates.