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When can Parliament make laws on matters in the State List under Article 249?

AWhen recommended by the President

BIf Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by 2/3 majority

CIn case of National Emergency

DAnytime Parliament wishes

Answer:

B. If Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by 2/3 majority

Read Explanation:

  • Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on state subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by not less than two-thirds majority stating it is for national interest.

  • This power is valid for the whole or any part of India and for one year (renewable), with laws remaining effective for another six months after expiry

Related Questions:

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding Administrative Relations between the Centre and States.

(i) The executive power of the Centre extends to matters in the Union List and to the exercise of rights, authority, and jurisdiction conferred by treaties or agreements.
(ii) The executive power of the states is restricted to their territorial jurisdiction over matters in the State List only.
(iii) For matters in the Concurrent List, the executive power lies with the Centre unless specified otherwise by the Constitution or parliamentary law.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the West Bengal Memorandum of 1977.
(i) It proposed replacing the word ‘union’ with ‘federal’ in the Constitution.
(ii) It recommended that 75% of the Centre’s total revenue from all sources be allocated to the states.
(iii) The memorandum was fully accepted by the Central government.

Consider the following statements:

  1. The SPSC advises on the principles to be followed in making appointments to civil services.

  2. The state legislature can repeal regulations made by the Governor regarding non-consultation with the SPSC.

  3. A member of the SPSC is eligible for appointment as a member of the UPSC after their term.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Assertion (A): A selection by the SPSC does not confer any right to the post upon the candidate.
Reason (R): The function of the SPSC is purely advisory, and the government is the ultimate appointing authority which must act fairly and without arbitrariness.

During a National Emergency, what is the scope of Parliament’s legislative power under Article 250?