Centre-state Legislative relations (14.07.2020)

Q. Constitution provides for control of Centre over legislative powers of State. Discuss. (15).

Answer Approach:

Introduction: Write about the distribution of legislative powers in the three lists in Seventh Schedule.

• Main body: Explain the circumstances in which Centre exercises control over state legislative powers. Enumerate all the relevant provisions briefly.

• Conclusion: Conclude by writing the importance of the provisions giving centre control over state legislative power.

• Tip for students: Do not write too much on each and every provision as it would cross the word as well as time limit in the exam.

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