The Parliament enjoys territorial jurisdiction to make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India but the President is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a tribal area (autonomous district) in certain states. The President has such power in respect of which of the following states?
1. Assam 2. Meghalaya 3. Tripura 4. Mizoram
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1, 2 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer2, 3 and 4 only
Correct Answer1 and 4 only
Incorrect Answer1, 2, 3 and 4
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Exceptions to Parliament's territorial jurisdiction: The Constitution places certain restrictions on the plenary territorial jurisdiction of the Parliament. In other words, the laws of Parliament are not applicable in the following: o Union Territories ? The President can make regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of the four Union Territories—the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu. ? A regulation so made has the same force and effect as an act of Parliament. It may also repeal or amend any act of Parliament in relation to these union territories. o Scheduled area's in the state ? The governor is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a scheduled area in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions. o Tribal areas in the state ? The Governor of Assam may likewise direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a tribal area (autonomous district) in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions. ? The President enjoys the same power with respect to tribal areas (autonomous districts) in Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. • Hence option (b) is the correct answer.
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