Codifying citizens' role in lawmaking for more accountable legislation

Deregulation is the central theme of this year’s Economic Survey and the Union Budget, with the government seeking to roll back many of the regulations it previously introduced. Much of this reversal could have been avoided had robust public consultations been conducted at the outset. A well-structured consultation process acts as a safeguard against both overregulation and under-regulation, ensuring that only well-reasoned, necessary, and balanced measures are implemented.

 

In a democracy, citizens hold the highest office, vested with significant rights and responsibilities. Foremost among these are: (a) the authority to vote and run for public office, enabling them to install