This mind map illustrates the division of legislative powers between the Union and State governments as outlined in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, highlighting the three lists and their key features.
This table provides a concise comparison of the three legislative lists under the Seventh Schedule, detailing their subjects, legislative authority, and key constitutional articles.
This mind map illustrates the division of legislative powers between the Union and State governments as outlined in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, highlighting the three lists and their key features.
This table provides a concise comparison of the three legislative lists under the Seventh Schedule, detailing their subjects, legislative authority, and key constitutional articles.
97 Subjects (e.g., Defence, Foreign Affairs, Banking)
Parliament has Exclusive Power
61 Subjects (e.g., Public Order, Police, Agriculture, Gambling)
State Legislatures have Exclusive Power
Goa Public Gambling Act, 1976 (Example)
52 Subjects (e.g., Education, Forests, Criminal Law)
Both Parliament & State Legislatures (Central Law prevails in conflict)
Parliament has Exclusive Authority
States' Fiscal Autonomy (e.g., Goa's casino revenue)
| List | Subjects (Examples) | Legislative Authority | Key Constitutional Article | Original Subjects (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union List (List I) | Defence, Foreign Affairs, Railways, Banking, Currency, Atomic Energy | Parliament (Exclusive) | Article 246(1) | 97 (98) |
| State List (List II) | Public Order, Police, Public Health, Agriculture, Local Government, Gambling | State Legislatures (Exclusive) | Article 246(3) | 66 (61) |
| Concurrent List (List III) | Education, Forests, Trade Unions, Marriage, Criminal Law, Protection of Wild Animals & Birds | Both Parliament & State Legislatures (Parliamentary law prevails in conflict) | Article 246(2) | 47 (52) |
💡 Highlighted: Row 1 is particularly important for exam preparation
97 Subjects (e.g., Defence, Foreign Affairs, Banking)
Parliament has Exclusive Power
61 Subjects (e.g., Public Order, Police, Agriculture, Gambling)
State Legislatures have Exclusive Power
Goa Public Gambling Act, 1976 (Example)
52 Subjects (e.g., Education, Forests, Criminal Law)
Both Parliament & State Legislatures (Central Law prevails in conflict)
Parliament has Exclusive Authority
States' Fiscal Autonomy (e.g., Goa's casino revenue)
| List | Subjects (Examples) | Legislative Authority | Key Constitutional Article | Original Subjects (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union List (List I) | Defence, Foreign Affairs, Railways, Banking, Currency, Atomic Energy | Parliament (Exclusive) | Article 246(1) | 97 (98) |
| State List (List II) | Public Order, Police, Public Health, Agriculture, Local Government, Gambling | State Legislatures (Exclusive) | Article 246(3) | 66 (61) |
| Concurrent List (List III) | Education, Forests, Trade Unions, Marriage, Criminal Law, Protection of Wild Animals & Birds | Both Parliament & State Legislatures (Parliamentary law prevails in conflict) | Article 246(2) | 47 (52) |
💡 Highlighted: Row 1 is particularly important for exam preparation
Union List: Contains subjects on which the Parliament has exclusive power to make laws. Examples: Defence, Foreign Affairs, Banking, Communication.
State List: Contains subjects on which the State Legislatures have exclusive power to make laws. Examples: Public Order, Police, Local Government, Public Health.
Concurrent List: Contains subjects on which both the Parliament and the State Legislatures can make laws. Examples: Education, Criminal Law, Forests, Trade Unions.
If there is a conflict between a law made by the Parliament and a law made by the State Legislature on a subject in the Concurrent List, the law made by the Parliament prevails.
Residuary powers powers not mentioned in any of the three lists vest with the Parliament.
The Seventh Schedule ensures a clear division of responsibilities and prevents conflicts between the Union and the States.
This mind map illustrates the division of legislative powers between the Union and State governments as outlined in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, highlighting the three lists and their key features.
Seventh Schedule (Article 246)
This table provides a concise comparison of the three legislative lists under the Seventh Schedule, detailing their subjects, legislative authority, and key constitutional articles.
| List | Subjects (Examples) | Legislative Authority | Key Constitutional Article | Original Subjects (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union List (List I) | Defence, Foreign Affairs, Railways, Banking, Currency, Atomic Energy | Parliament (Exclusive) | Article 246(1) | 97 (98) |
| State List (List II) | Public Order, Police, Public Health, Agriculture, Local Government, Gambling | State Legislatures (Exclusive) | Article 246(3) | 66 (61) |
| Concurrent List (List III) | Education, Forests, Trade Unions, Marriage, Criminal Law, Protection of Wild Animals & Birds | Both Parliament & State Legislatures (Parliamentary law prevails in conflict) | Article 246(2) | 47 (52) |
Union List: Contains subjects on which the Parliament has exclusive power to make laws. Examples: Defence, Foreign Affairs, Banking, Communication.
State List: Contains subjects on which the State Legislatures have exclusive power to make laws. Examples: Public Order, Police, Local Government, Public Health.
Concurrent List: Contains subjects on which both the Parliament and the State Legislatures can make laws. Examples: Education, Criminal Law, Forests, Trade Unions.
If there is a conflict between a law made by the Parliament and a law made by the State Legislature on a subject in the Concurrent List, the law made by the Parliament prevails.
Residuary powers powers not mentioned in any of the three lists vest with the Parliament.
The Seventh Schedule ensures a clear division of responsibilities and prevents conflicts between the Union and the States.
This mind map illustrates the division of legislative powers between the Union and State governments as outlined in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, highlighting the three lists and their key features.
Seventh Schedule (Article 246)
This table provides a concise comparison of the three legislative lists under the Seventh Schedule, detailing their subjects, legislative authority, and key constitutional articles.
| List | Subjects (Examples) | Legislative Authority | Key Constitutional Article | Original Subjects (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union List (List I) | Defence, Foreign Affairs, Railways, Banking, Currency, Atomic Energy | Parliament (Exclusive) | Article 246(1) | 97 (98) |
| State List (List II) | Public Order, Police, Public Health, Agriculture, Local Government, Gambling | State Legislatures (Exclusive) | Article 246(3) | 66 (61) |
| Concurrent List (List III) | Education, Forests, Trade Unions, Marriage, Criminal Law, Protection of Wild Animals & Birds | Both Parliament & State Legislatures (Parliamentary law prevails in conflict) | Article 246(2) | 47 (52) |
