Unitary Features:

♤ Residuary powers are with the Union Government

♤ States can be created or diminished without their consent

♤ Concept of single citizenship, unlike that of USA

♤ All India Services officers head important positions in States

♤ The role of Governor in States is very important and he is appointed by the Central Government

♤ The system of audit is headed by the CAG, who is appointed by the Central Government

♤ The judges of High Courts are appointed by the President.

♤ Emergency Provisions

The framers of the Indian Constitution went in for a mix of strong Central government, with substantial autonomy to the States. In spite of the centrist bias of the Constitution, largely instituted for preserving unity and integrity of the country, the Supreme Court had to concede