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Indian Polity Centre - State Relations

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The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the state list

1. If the Rajya Sabha declares by a two-third majority resolution that it is expedient to do so in national interest

2. for the implementation of international treaties or agreements

3. if two or more states makes a request to Parliament to do so

4. when Art 356 is imposed in the state

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1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

There are five conditions under which parliament can make laws on state list.
1. If rajya sabha approves a resolution with special majority and declares that a subject is of national interest. (under Article-249)
2. During times of national Emergency(under Article 250)
3. If the legislature of 2 or more state request parliament to make law for an item in state list. for example kerela and tamilnadu can ask for water disputes. (under Article 252)
4. As per Article 253, the Parliament can enact laws to implement international obligations, notwithstanding the constitutional distribution of powers. So far, in India, there is no legislation that limits the power the executive in matters of international law and relations. eg Micro irrigation, treaty on agriculture.
5. During president's rule under Article 356, president can declare that the powers of the state legislature are to be exercised by the Parliament.