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State governments can delay implementation citing labour being on the Concurrent List; Centre argues uniform codes aid ease of doing business.
State governments can delay implementation citing labour being on the Concurrent List; Centre argues uniform codes aid ease of doing business.
Constitutional framework under Seventh Schedule.
Article 256, 257, and judicial precedents.
2021 GS2: Discuss cooperative federalism in India.
Discuss the tension between labour as a concurrent subject and one-state non-compliance. (250 words)
Submit your answer for expert review →A. Article 256
B. Article 352
C. Article 356
D. Article 360
Right Answer: A
Solution: Article 256 mandates states to ensure compliance with parliamentary laws and executive directions.
Difficulty: medium · Marks: 2.00 · Negative: 0.67
A. Parliament only
B. State only
C. Both Parliament and state legislatures
D. President only
Right Answer: C
Solution: Seventh Schedule Concurrent List allows both tiers to legislate subject to Article 254.
Difficulty: easy · Marks: 2.00 · Negative: 0.67
Subjects where both Parliament and states may legislate.
Obligation of states to comply with laws made by Parliament.
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