The articles related to centre-state relations are mentioned in Part 11 of the Indian Constitution, from Article 245 to Article 263. Here are some key points:
- Article 245: Parliament can make laws for the country, while the state legislature can make laws for the state.
- Article 246: This article mentions the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List of subjects.
- Article 247: Additional courts can be established.
- Article 248: The Residual List includes subjects that may be added later and will be included in the Union List, such as ISRO, DRDO, Cyber Crime, etc.
- Article 252: If two or more states agree, Parliament can make laws on subjects in the State List.
- Article 253: Parliament can make laws on subjects in the State List to implement international agreements or treaties.
- Article 254: The state legislature cannot make laws that contradict or do not align with Parliament's laws.
- Article 263: This article mentions the Inter-State Council, which includes the Chief Ministers of all states and UTs, and meets three times a year, convened by the central government.
