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Union-State Legislative Synergy

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Focuses on collaboration for concurrent list subjects (e.g., education, criminal law), where both Parliament and state legislatures can legislate. In case of conflict, central law prevails unless states secure presidential assent for specific variations. This synergy ensures a unified legal framework while allowing local nuances. Mechanisms like the Inter-State Council, zonal councils, and consultative committees facilitate discussion to avoid legislative overlap. Sometimes, states pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on state matters for uniform policies (e.g., GST). Effective synergy prevents fragmentation, fosters policy coherence, and balances local autonomy with national interest in India’s quasi-federal system.

Practice Questions

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?