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Union-State Legislative Synergy

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Focuses on collaboration for concurrent list subjects (e.g., education, criminal law), where both Parliament and state legislatures can legislate. In case of conflict, central law prevails unless states secure presidential assent for specific variations. This synergy ensures a unified legal framework while allowing local nuances. Mechanisms like the Inter-State Council, zonal councils, and consultative committees facilitate discussion to avoid legislative overlap. Sometimes, states pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on state matters for uniform policies (e.g., GST). Effective synergy prevents fragmentation, fosters policy coherence, and balances local autonomy with national interest in India’s quasi-federal system.

Practice Questions

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

राज्यों के बीच मतभेदों का समाधान किस प्रावधान के तहत किया जाता है?

Which of the following is the right of a citizen under the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?