Article 249 empowers Parliament to legislate on a subject enumerated in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority (not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting), declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest. Such a resolution is valid for a period not exceeding one year, but it can be extended by subsequent resolutions.
Article 249 of the Indian Constitution deals with
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Articles on Centre-State Relations (Legislative, Administrative, Financial))
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Answer: D. Legislative Powers of the Parliament with respect to a matter in the State list
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