Consider the following statements:
1. The Concurrent List allows both Centre and States to legislate.
2. In case of conflict, State law prevails over Union law.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1.
Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Concurrent List (List III) contains subjects where both the Parliament and State Legislatures have the power to make laws. However, according to Article 254, if there is a conflict between a Central law and a State law on a concurrent subject, the Union law prevails over the State law. The only exception is if the State law has received the President's assent, in which case it may prevail within that specific State.