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Distribution of legislative powers from "summary" of Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
The Constitution of India establishes a federal system of government, which means that there is a division of powers between the Centre and the states. This division of powers is enshrined in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, which contains three lists - the Union List, the State List, and the Concurrent List. These lists outline the subjects on which the Centre and the states can make laws. The Union List contains subjects on which only the Parliament can make laws, such as defense, foreign affairs, and currency. The State List contains subjects on which only the state legislatures can make laws, such as police, public health, and agriculture. The Concurrent List contains subjects on which both the Centre and the states can make laws, such as education, forests, and marriage. The division of powers between the Centre and the states is essential for the smooth functioning of the federal system. It ensures that both levels of government have their areas of jurisdiction and can make laws on subjects that fal...
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