Question

On what type of principles is the indian union based ? describe the threefold distribution of legsilative powers between union government and the state government.

Answer 1

The constitutional powers devolved to each state are not the same. The state of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded higher degree of federalism under Article 370 read with Appendix I {The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954} of the Indian constitution.[1] The Union Territories ofDelhi and Puducherry are accorded lesser degree of federalism under Article 239A and 239AA respectively and these territories are not included in the list of states in Schedule I of the constitution.[1] The other union territories are directly governed by the union government.