2.1. Union State Legislative Relations (Arts. 245 to255)

As per the Indian Constitution, legislative or law making powers are not vested in a single tier of government, rather they have been distributed between the Centre and the States with respect to territory and subject matter.

(A) Territorial Jurisdiction (B) Subject Matter Fig. Important Legislative Competence Some other provisions provide for Centre’s control over State legislation:So what is the underlying need for the Concurrent List in the Constitution?