When can the Parliament legislate on a subject in the state list ........

Indian Polity Centre - State Relations

When can the Parliament legislate on a subject in the state list?

If the Parliament passes a resolution to that effect in the national interest

If the Supreme Court grants necessary authority to the Parliament

If the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-thirds majority declaring that the subject in the state list under consideration is of national importance

If the President issues an ordinance transferring the subject from the state list to the union or the concurrent lists

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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. For implementation of international treaties .eg Micro irrigation, treaty on agriculture.
5. During president's rule under Article 356.