What is the meaning of "residuary powers" under the Indian Constitution?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Powers not mentioned in any list, vested in Parliament.
Explanation:
☛ Under the Indian Constitution, residuary powers refer to subjects or matters that are not enumerated in the Union List (List I), State List (List II), or Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule.
☛ Article 248 vests the residuary powers of legislation exclusively in Parliament.
☛ This means Parliament has the exclusive power to make any law regarding any matter not mentioned in the State List or Concurrent List, including imposing taxes not mentioned in those lists.
☛ The provision of vesting residuary powers in the Centre was adopted from the Canadian Constitution.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Entry 97 of the Union List (List I) also confers residuary powers on Parliament for any matter not mentioned in List II or List III.
☛ Under the Government of India Act, 1935, residuary powers were neither given to the federal legislature nor the provincial legislatures, but were vested in the Governor-General.
☛ In federations like the USA and Australia, residuary powers are vested in the States, whereas in India and Canada, they are vested in the Centre.
☛ The Seventh Schedule originally contained 97 subjects in the Union List, 66 subjects in the State List, and 47 subjects in the Concurrent List.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the residuary powers of legislation? → Article 248
☛ The concept of vesting residuary powers in the Centre was borrowed from which country? → Canada
☛ Under the Government of India Act, 1935, in whom were the residuary powers vested? → Governor-General
☛ Which Entry of the Union List relates to residuary powers of taxation and legislation? → Entry 97
☛ In which country's federal system are residuary powers vested in the states rather than the centre? → United States of America (USA)