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C e n t r e ? S t a t e  &  I n t e r - S t a t e
R e l a t i o n s 
D e f i n i t i o n
C o n s t i t u t i o n a l  P r o v i s i o n s
L e g i s l a t i v e  P o w e r s
A d m i n i s t r a t i v e  R e l a t i o n s
F i n a n c i a l  R e l a t i o n s
D i s p u t e  R e s o l u t i o n
R o l e  o f  G o v e r n o r
C o n c l u s i o n
C e n t r e - S t a t e  R e l a t i o n s :
I n t e r - S t a t e  R e l a t i o n s :
C e n t r e - S t a t e  a n d  I n t e r - S t a t e  R e l a t i o n s  a r e  k e y
a s p e c t s  o f  I n d i a ' s  f e d e r a l  s y s t e m  o f  g o v e r n m e n t .
T h e  C o n s t i t u t i o n  p r o v i d e s  a  f r a m e w o r k  f o r
c o o p e r a t i o n ,  c o o r d i n a t i o n ,  a n d  r e s o l u t i o n  o f  d i s p u t e s
b e t w e e n  t h e  c e n t r e  a n d  t h e  s t a t e s .
T h e  r o l e s  a n d  p o w e r s  o f  t h e  c e n t r a l  g o v e r n m e n t ,
s t a t e  g o v e r n m e n t s ,  a n d  o t h e r  c o n s t i t u t i o n a l  b o d i e s
d e f i n e  t h e  d y n a m i c s  o f  t h e s e  r e l a t i o n s h i p s .
T h e  r e l a t i o n s h i p  b e t w e e n  d i f f e r e n t  s t a t e
g o v e r n m e n t s  i n  a  f e d e r a l  s y s t e m  o f  g o v e r n m e n t .
T h e  r e l a t i o n s h i p  b e t w e e n  t h e  c e n t r a l  g o v e r n m e n t
a n d  s t a t e  g o v e r n m e n t s  i n  a  f e d e r a l  s y s t e m  o f
g o v e r n m e n t .
U n i o n  P a r l i a m e n t :
S t a t e  L e g i s l a t u r e :
C o n s t i t u t i o n a l  R o l e :
C o n t r o v e r s i e s :
C a n  m a k e  l a w s  o n  s u b j e c t s  i n  t h e  S t a t e  L i s t .
C a n  a l s o  m a k e  l a w s  o n  s u b j e c t s  i n  t h e  C o n c u r r e n t
L i s t ,  u n l e s s  p a r l i a m e n t  h a s  m a d e  a  l a w  o n  t h a t
s u b j e c t .
S o m e t i m e s ,  t h e  g o v e r n o r ' s  r o l e  b e c o m e s  a  s u b j e c t  o f
p o l i t i c a l  c o n t r o v e r s y  a n d  c o n f l i c t .
R e p r e s e n t s  t h e  c e n t r a l  g o v e r n m e n t  i n  t h e  s t a t e .
A c t s  a s  a  b r i d g e  b e t w e e n  t h e  c e n t r e  a n d  t h e  s t a t e .
C a n  m a k e  l a w s  o n  s u b j e c t s  i n  t h e  U n i o n  L i s t .
C a n  a l s o  m a k e  l a w s  o n  s u b j e c t s  i n  t h e  C o n c u r r e n t
L i s t ,  i n  c a s e  o f  i n c o n s i s t e n c y .
I n t e r - S t a t e  C o u n c i l :
A r t i c l e  1 3 1 :
A r t i c l e  2 6 2 :
D e a l s  w i t h  d i s p u t e s  r e l a t e d  t o  w a t e r  a n d  i n t e r - s t a t e
r i v e r s .
A l l o w s  s t a t e s  t o  t a k e  d i s p u t e s  w i t h  t h e  c e n t r a l
g o v e r n m e n t  d i r e c t l y  t o  t h e  S u p r e m e  C o u r t .
D i s t r i b u t i o n  o f  R e s o u r c e s :
F i n a n c e  C o m m i s s i o n :
G r a n t s - i n - A i d :
A d m i n i s t r a t i v e  C o o p e r a t i o n :
A d m i n i s t r a t i v e  C o n t r o l :
P r e s i d e n t ' s  R u l e :
T h e  c e n t r a l  g o v e r n m e n t  p r o v i d e s  f i n a n c i a l  a s s i s t a n c e
t o  t h e  s t a t e s  i n  t h e  f o r m  o f  g r a n t s .
I n  c a s e  o f  b r e a k d o w n  o f  c o n s t i t u t i o n a l  m a c h i n e r y  i n  a
s t a t e ,  t h e  P r e s i d e n t  c a n  i m p o s e  P r e s i d e n t ' s  R u l e  a n d
t a k e  d i r e c t  c o n t r o l  o f  t h e  s t a t e .
A  c o n s t i t u t i o n a l  b o d y  f o r  a d d r e s s i n g  d i s p u t e s  a n d
p r o m o t i n g  c o o p e r a t i o n  b e t w e e n  s t a t e s .
T h e  c e n t r a l  g o v e r n m e n t  a n d  s t a t e  g o v e r n m e n t s
m u s t  c o o p e r a t e  a n d  c o o r d i n a t e  w i t h  e a c h  o t h e r  i n
c a r r y i n g  o u t  t h e i r  f u n c t i o n s .
A  c o n s t i t u t i o n a l  b o d y  t h a t  r e c o m m e n d s  t h e
d i s t r i b u t i o n  o f  t a x e s  b e t w e e n  t h e  c e n t r e  a n d  t h e
s t a t e s .
T a x e s  a n d  o t h e r  f i n a n c i a l  r e s o u r c e s  a r e  a l l o c a t e d
b e t w e e n  t h e  c e n t r e  a n d  t h e  s t a t e s .
T h e  c e n t r a l  g o v e r n m e n t  h a s  t h e  p o w e r  t o  g i v e
d i r e c t i o n s  t o  t h e  s t a t e  g o v e r n m e n t s  o n  m a t t e r s  o f
n a t i o n a l  i m p o r t a n c e .
U n i o n  L i s t :
S t a t e  L i s t :
C o n c u r r e n t  L i s t :
S u b j e c t s  o n  w h i c h  b o t h  t h e  c e n t r a l  a n d  s t a t e
g o v e r n m e n t s  c a n  m a k e  l a w s .
S u b j e c t s  o n  w h i c h  o n l y  t h e  s t a t e  g o v e r n m e n t s  c a n
m a k e  l a w s .
S u b j e c t s  o n  w h i c h  o n l y  t h e  c e n t r a l  g o v e r n m e n t  c a n
m a k e  l a w s .
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1. What is the importance of Centre-State relations in India?
Ans. Centre-State relations are of utmost importance in India as they determine the distribution of powers and responsibilities between the central government and the state governments. These relations ensure the smooth functioning of the federal structure of the country and help in maintaining unity, integrity, and harmony among various states.
2. What are the key subjects on which Centre and States have concurrent powers?
Ans. The Constitution of India has provided for concurrent powers which are shared by both the Centre and the States. Some of the key subjects on which both have concurrent powers include criminal law, marriage and divorce, bankruptcy and insolvency, adoption, trade unions, and education.
3. How are disputes between the Centre and States resolved in India?
Ans. Disputes between the Centre and the States in India are resolved through various mechanisms. The most common mechanism is the judicial process, where the Supreme Court acts as the final arbiter in interpreting the Constitution and resolving conflicts. Additionally, there are also collaborative mechanisms like inter-state councils and conferences where the Centre and States discuss and resolve issues through dialogue and consensus.
4. What is the significance of inter-state relations in India?
Ans. Inter-state relations play a crucial role in India as they promote cooperation and coordination among different states. These relations help in addressing common challenges, sharing resources, and fostering economic development. Inter-state relations also contribute to national integration by promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding between different regions of the country.
5. How does the Centre exercise control over the States in India?
Ans. The Centre exercises control over the States in India through various means. It has the power to legislate on subjects in the State List under certain circumstances, known as the President's Rule. The Centre also exercises control through financial means by providing grants-in-aid to the States and allocating resources. Additionally, the Centre can also influence State policies through its role in the appointment and transfer of key officials in the State administration.
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