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Centre’s Control Over State Legislation: Constitutional Provisions

In terms of law making powers, the constitution has done more favour to parliament than in states. It...

📅 September 19, 2016

Article 245 of the Indian Constitution Explained

As per article 245, subject to this constitution, parliament can make laws for whole or part of territory...

📅 September 19, 2016

Doctrine of Territorial Nexus

Clause 1 of article 245 says- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for...

📅 September 19, 2016

Various Committees on Centre-State Relations in India

Till 1967, the relations between centre and states continued to be quite smooth because congress was in power...

📅 September 19, 2016

Implications of Emergencies on centre-state Financial Relations

The implications of emergencies on centre-state financial relations are as follows: During National Emergency During national emergency under...

📅 September 19, 2016

Inter-Governmental Tax Immunities in India

There are certain provisions in the constitution on ‘immunity from mutual taxation’. These are as follows: Exemption of...

📅 September 19, 2016

Constitutional Provisions regarding borrowings by states and centre

Regarding borrowings by states and centre; the following are specific provisions in the constitution. The Central government can...

📅 September 19, 2016

Protection of the States’ Interest in Financial Matters

To protect the interest of states in the financial matters, the following bills can be introduced only on...

📅 September 19, 2016

What are the constitutional articles that deal with distribution of financial functions and powers in India?

The distribution of financial functions and powers are mainly discussed in articles 264 to 293; and no other...

📅 September 19, 2016

Division of Administrative Powers Between Centre and States in India

The powers related to administrative functions have been mainly provided in articles 256 to 263 of part XI...

📅 September 19, 2016

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