more-inThe return to Ordinance Raj is but a symptom of a deeper disease: the complete dismantling of the separation of powers between the three wings of government (“Rolling back Ordinance Raj”, Jan. 27). This is due to the disruption of legislature, the overreach of courts, and poor accountability of the executive. The excessive use of ordinances and subverting Parliament is a direct cause of the shrinking role of the executive. Due to lack of accountability in the executive, the people put their faith in courts to force the executive to take action, by filing PILs. Like in a game of cricket, the umpires cannot start playing the game if the players themselves are not playing.

Source: The Hindu January 27, 2017 18:48 UTC