- Article 249 empowers the Rajya Sabha to enable Parliament to legislate on State List subjects. - This requires a special majority (2/3rd of members present and voting) in the Rajya Sabha. - The authorization is typically for a limited period (usually one year). - This power is exercised when it is deemed necessary or expedient in the national interest.
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the Rajya Sabha authorize the Parliament to legislate on a State subject by 2/3rd majority?
Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2024 · Topic: The Centre-State Relations (Legislative Relations: Distribution of Powers (Union, State, Concurrent Lists))
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