The Tamil Nadu government has established a high-level committee, chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph, to examine and recommend measures for enhancing state autonomy within India's federal framework. This initiative aims to address longstanding Centre-State issues and reinforce the principles of cooperative federalism.

Context: The formation follows recent tensions between Tamil Nadu and the Centre, including delays in gubernatorial assent to state legislation and concerns over centralization.

Objective: To propose solutions that strengthen state rights without compromising national unity, ensuring a balanced federal structure. ?

Committee Formation: Announced by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on April 16, 2025, the committee commemorates the 50th anniversary of Tamil Nadu's 1974 State Autonomy Resolution. 

Committee Members: Alongside Justice Kurian Joseph, the panel includes M. Ashok Vardhan Shetty, a retired IAS officer, and Professor M. Naganathan, former Vice Chairman of the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission. 

Mandate: The committee will study constitutional provisions related to state autonomy, financial devolution, the role of governors, and Centre-State relations, drawing insights from past commissions like Sarkaria and Punchhi.