Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveHard
Examine the legislative powers of Parliament under Article 249: Under what specific constitutional circumstance can Parliament make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List without a constitutional amendment?
A. If the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting declaring it necessary in the national interest✓ Correct Answer
B. If the Prime Minister issues an executive ordinance countersigned by the Chief Justice of India
C. If the Governors of at least ten states submit a joint requisition to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. If the Election Commission certifies that regional political parties have consented to central legislation
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 249, if the Rajya Sabha declares by a resolution supported by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting that it is necessary in the national interest for Parliament to make laws on a State List matter, Parliament is empowered to legislate on that matter. Such a resolution remains in force for a maximum period of one year but can be extended repeatedly by another resolution.
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