In terms of law making powers, the constitution has done more favour to parliament than in states. It has kept state laws out of extra-territorial operation (article 245);...
As per article 245, subject to this constitution, parliament can make laws for whole or part of territory of India. Territory of India includes states, UTs and other...
Clause 1 of article 245 says- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India...
Till 1967, the relations between centre and states continued to be quite smooth because congress was in power both at the centre and most of the states. After...
The implications of emergencies on centre-state financial relations are as follows: During National Emergency During national emergency under article 352, the President can modify the distribution of revenues...
There are certain provisions in the constitution on ‘immunity from mutual taxation’. These are as follows: Exemption of Central Property from State Taxation The property of Centre is...
Regarding borrowings by states and centre; the following are specific provisions in the constitution. The Central government can borrow either within India or outside India upon the security...
To protect the interest of states in the financial matters, the following bills can be introduced only on recommendation of president: A bill which imposes or varies any...
The distribution of financial functions and powers are mainly discussed in articles 264 to 293; and no other federal Constitution has made such elaborate provisions as Constitution of...
The powers related to administrative functions have been mainly provided in articles 256 to 263 of part XI of the constitution. Here is a brief idea of these...
