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How can other states adopt a law made by Parliament under Article 252?

ABy notification in the Gazette

BBy passing a resolution in their legislature

CBy Supreme Court order

DBy Governor’s order

Answer:

B. By passing a resolution in their legislature

Read Explanation:

  • Any other state can adopt the law later by passing a resolution in its legislative assembly (and council, if applicable).


Related Questions:

Consider the following statements regarding legislation for international agreements and residuary powers.

(i) Under Article 253, the Parliament can legislate on State List matters to implement international treaties or agreements.
(ii) The residuary powers of legislation, including residuary taxes, are vested exclusively in the Parliament.
(iii) The state legislatures can legislate on residuary matters for Union Territories.

Consider the following statements:

  1. The President can remove an SPSC member for insolvency or physical incapacity.

  2. The Supreme Court’s enquiry into misbehaviour by an SPSC member is initiated by the Governor.

  3. The SPSC is not consulted on matters related to the classification of state services.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Sarkaria Commission.
(i) It was a three-member commission appointed in 1983 to examine Centre-state relations.
(ii) It recommended that the residuary powers of taxation should remain with the Parliament.
(iii) All 247 recommendations of the commission were rejected by the Central government.

What is/are the major feature(s) of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)?

(i) The CAT was established in 1985 with its Principal Bench in New Delhi.
(ii) The CAT has 19 benches across India, including one in Ernakulam for Kerala and Lakshadweep.
(iii) The CAT’s jurisdiction includes members of the Defence Forces and secretarial staff of Parliament.

Consider the following:

Statement: The Governor of Assam can direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to tribal areas in the state.
Assertion: This power is exclusive to the Governor of Assam and not shared with the President.

Which of the following is correct?