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

12.1.1 Legislative 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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Key terms

  • Seventh Schedule
  • Union List
  • State List
  • Concurrent List
  • residuary powers
  • repugnancy
  • pith and substance
  • colourable legislation
  • territorial nexus
  • Article 249
  • Article 252
  • Article 253

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