Context:
The Maharashtra government mandated basic Marathi proficiency for auto and taxi drivers, later extending the deadline after protests. The move has sparked debate over its constitutional validity, impact on migrant workers, and implications for economic efficiency.
- Article 19(1)(d) & 19(1)(e) guarantee freedom of movement and residence across India; Article 19(1)(g) ensures freedom to practice any profession.
- Restrictions on professions must be reasonable (Article 19(6)), not arbitrary or discriminatory.
- Internal migration is vital for urban economies (Mumbai, Delhi); migrant workers support informal sector and services.
- Imposing language requirements can create entry barriers, affecting labour mobility, efficiency, and economic growth.
- Raises issues of parochialism vs cooperative federalism and unity in diversity.
- Can impact ease of doing business and urban service delivery (transport accessibility, affordability).
- Also touches on fundamental rights vs state policy, inclusive growth, and social cohesion in a unified market economy.
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