The principle of subsidiarity emphasises that decisions should be made by the people who are most affected by them, promoting decentralisation, efficiency, and citizen participation in governance, with higher levels of authority intervening only when lower level authorities are unable to address certain issues effectively. Which of the following constitutional principles/legislations is in close alignment with the principle stated above?

The constitutional principle of division of power between the central, state, and local government aligns with the principle of subsidiarity, emphasizing decisions by those most affected and decentralization:

– Decentralization: Allows local governments to address local issues independently.
– Empowerment of Local Authorities: Enables effective decision-making by those closest to the issues.
– Intervention at Higher Levels: Higher authorities intervene only when lower levels are unable to address certain issues effectively.

This principle ensures efficient governance, citizen participation, and effective resolution of issues at the most appropriate level.