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Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation ofArticle 19 of the Constitution. [200 words] 10

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% 3uciW 11fERT I [200 WZ]Recent directives from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are perceivedby the 'Nagas' as a threat to override the exceptional status enjoyed by theState. Discuss in light of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution. [200 words] 10

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I [200*1*3The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and theirpatrons, the micro-finance outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny forthe sustained success of the concept. Discuss. [200 words] 10

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Though Citizens' charters have been formulated by many public servicedelivery organizations, there is no corresponding improvement in the level ofcitizens' satisfaction and quality of services beingprovided. Analyse.

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