Paper I · 12 Local Self-Government · TGPSC MPSO / ASO
12.1 Centre–State relations notes
5 notes, in reading order.
- 12.1.1Legislative relations: the three lists
The Constitution divides law-making between Parliament and the states through three lists in the Seventh Schedule, and in several situations lets Parliament legislate on state subjects.
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Executive power follows legislative power, but the Union can direct states, delegate its functions to them, and control key services, so the Centre has the upper hand in administration too.
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Part XII divides taxing powers between the Union and the states, shares Union taxes with the states through the Finance Commission, and fills the gap with grants, while GST is now shared through the GST Council.
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The Constitution provides for settling inter-state water disputes by tribunals, coordination through the Inter-State Council and zonal councils, mutual recognition of public acts, and free trade across the country.
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From the 1960s, Union and state bodies reviewed how the Centre and states share power. The Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions are the most important, and their advice on Governors, Article 356 and the Inter-State Council still frames the debate.
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