Paper I · 12 Local Self-Government · 12.1 Centre–State relations

12.1.2 Administrative relations

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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Key terms

  • Article 256
  • Article 257
  • directions to states
  • Article 258
  • delegation of functions
  • Article 365
  • Article 355
  • All India Services
  • central forces
  • CBI consent

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  5. Common trapsFoundation
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