Doctrine of Territorial Nexus

Clause 1 of article 245 says- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India and the Legislature of a State may make laws for the whole ..

Various Committees on Centre-State Relations in India

Till 1967, the relations between centre and states continued to be quite smooth because congress was in power both at the centre and most of the states. After that strains appeared because Congress lost power in many states and many ..

Implications of Emergencies on centre-state Financial Relations

The implications of emergencies on centre-state financial relations are as follows: During National Emergency During national emergency under article 352, the President can modify the distribution of revenues between the Centre and the states. This implies that transfer of finances ..

Inter-Governmental Tax Immunities in India

There are certain provisions in the constitution on ‘immunity from mutual taxation’. These are as follows: Exemption of Central Property from State Taxation The property of Centre is exempted from all taxes imposed by a state or any authority within ..

Constitutional Provisions regarding borrowings by states and centre

Regarding borrowings by states and centre; the following are specific provisions in the constitution. The Central government can borrow either within India or outside India upon the security of the Consolidated Fund of India or can give guarantees, but both ..

Protection of the States’ Interest in Financial Matters

To protect the interest of states in the financial matters, the following bills can be introduced only on recommendation of president: A bill which imposes or varies any tax or duty in which states are interested; A bill which varies ..

What are the constitutional articles that deal with distribution of financial functions and powers in India?

The distribution of financial functions and powers are mainly discussed in articles 264 to 293; and no other federal Constitution has made such elaborate provisions as Constitution of India with respect to the relationships between the Union and States in ..

Division of Administrative Powers Between Centre and States in India

The powers related to administrative functions have been mainly provided in articles 256 to 263 of part XI of the constitution. Here is a brief idea of these articles first: Article 256 As per article 256, States are expected to ..