General Studies 2

What is it? Article 355 imposes a duty on the centre to ensure that the government of every state is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution. It is this duty in the performance of which the … Continue reading →

Condition The President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.  It may be noted that the president can declare a national emergency … Continue reading →

Part XVIII of the Constitution, from Articles 352 to 360 deal with emergency provisions. Aim of incorporation of these provisions in the Constitution – To safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity and security of the country, the democratic political system, and … Continue reading →

Sarkaria Commission Recommendation Article 356 should be used sparingly The institution of all-India service should be strengthened Residuary power should remain with the parliament Reasons should be communicated to the state when the President vetoes state bills Centre should have … Continue reading →

Mode of appointment and dismissal of governor Discriminatory and partisan role of governors Imposition of President’s Rule for partisan interests Deployment of Central forces in the states to maintain law and order Reservation of state bills for the consideration of … Continue reading →

Constitutional Provisions Articles 268 to 293 in Part XII of the Constitution deal with Centre State financial relations Allocation of Taxing Powers The Parliament has exclusive power to levy taxes on subjects enumerated in the Union List. The state legislature … Continue reading →

Constitutional Provision Articles 256 to 263 in Part XI of the Constitution deal with the administrative relations between the Centre and the states.  Distribution of Executive Powers The executive power has been divided between the Centre and the states on … Continue reading →

Constitutional Provisions Legislative relations between Center and State are placed under Articles 245 to 255 in Part XI of the Constitution. There are four aspects in the Centre-states legislative relations Article 245 – Territorial Extent of Central and State Legislation … Continue reading →

Statutory Framework: Established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, these councils aim to: Promote regional cooperation. Address issues such as border disputes, inter-state transport, and economic planning Structure and Composition: Home Minister (Chairman) Chief Ministers and two ministers from each … Continue reading →

Constitutional Framework (Articles 301–307): Article 301: Declares trade, commerce, and intercourse within India to be free. Exception Parliament may impose restrictions in public interest (Article 302). State legislatures may impose reasonable restrictions with presidential approval (Article 304). States cannot discriminate … Continue reading →