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For strengthening the fundamental duties, the Verma Committee identified a few existing acts by which a proper implementation of such duties can be accomplished. Which of the following was NOT referred by him?
Representation of People Act, 1951
Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
Unlawful Activities Protection Act, 1967
Wildlife Segregation Act, 1970
Wildlife Segregation Act, 1970
The Verma Committee, constituted in 1999, identified several legal provisions to operationalize Fundamental Duties. The Wildlife Segregation Act of 1970 does not exist in the Indian legal framework, making it the incorrect reference.
The Verma Committee, constituted in 1999, identified several legal provisions to operationalize Fundamental Duties. The Wildlife Segregation Act of 1970 does not exist in the Indian legal framework, making it the incorrect reference.
Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Indian Constitution via the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, upon the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee, under Part IV-A, Article 51A.
The J.S. Verma Committee (1999) was formed to operationalize the suggestions to teach Fundamental Duties to citizens.
Fundamental Duties are contained in Article 51A (originally 10, now 11 duties).
The 11th duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
The Verma Committee report identified the Representation of the People Act (1951) for disqualifying citizens for engaging in corrupt practices.
The Protection of Civil Rights Act (1955) was cited for penalizing offenses related to caste and religion, fostering harmony.
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (1967) was noted for ensuring the protection of the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Wildlife Segregation Act, 1970 is a fictional term; the relevant legislation for environmental protection is the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
D is correct тАФ The Wildlife Segregation Act, 1970 is not an existing piece of Indian legislation, and the committee did not refer to it.
When studying Fundamental Duties, always distinguish between those that are enforceable by specific laws (like the Flag Code or Wildlife Act) and those that are purely moral/civic duties without direct statutory penalties.