Question

Residuary Powers in India may be exercised by

• A. Parliament
• B. State Legislatures
• C. Precidont
• D. Both A & B

Hint:

Remember the formula for legislative power distribution in India: Union List (Centre), State List (States), Concurrent List (Both). Anything leftover (the residue) goes to the Centre (Parliament).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Constitution of India divides legislative powers into three lists in the Seventh Schedule: the Union List, the State List, and the Concurrent List. Any subject not mentioned in any of these three lists falls under the "residuary powers." Article 248 of the Constitution explicitly states that the Parliament has the exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List. This is further affirmed by Entry 97 of the Union List. This feature reflects the Constitution's bias towards a strong central government.