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Point out one feature in the practice of federalism in India that is similar toand one feature that is different from that of Belgium.
(1) Similar features: Distribution of powers : In both the countries, power has been divided among the national government, state (provincial) government, and local governments (community govt, in Belgium).
In Belgium,
(2) Different features: Forms ofgovernment:In Belgium in addition to Central and State government, there is a third kind of government that is community government. This is elected by people belonging to one language community – Dutch, French, and German-speaking – no matter where they live. This government deals with cultural, educational, and language-related issues. In India, there is no such government.
In India, there is a three-tier government. The third government is the local government i.e., Panchayats at the village level and Municipalities at the town level. These bodies have been given powers by constitutional amendment in 1992.
Some of the provisions of the Act are as mentioned below :