Concurrent List: A source of Tussle between Centre and States in India
Keywords:
Constitution, Concurrent list, centre, stateAbstract
The division of powers between the central government and the states is the most distinguishing feature of a federal constitution. The Indian Constitution establishes a unique sort of federalism that is tailored to the country's specific requirements. In terms of power distribution, the Framers adopted the model established by the Government of India Act, 1935. Accordingly, when it comes to the division of legislative powers, the Union Parliament has been granted precedence over the State Legislatures or Assemblies under the Constitution. “In addition to the scheme of distribution of powers between the Union and State Legislatures (which is provided in three lists under the Constitution), fundamental rights (which means that legislative powers cannot be used to contravene fundamental rights), and other provisions of the Constitution, legislative powers are subject to the provisions of the Constitution (Arts. 245-254).
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