Concurrent List

The essence of federalism lies in the sharing of legal sovereignty by the Union and the federating units. The most precise way of demarcating the respective areas of the federation and federating units is to demarcate their respective areas in regard to legislation.

The constitutional provisions on the subject of distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States are spread out over several articles (articles 245-254). But the basic theme is contained in articles 245-246.

Opposing Demands by Center & States vis-a-vis Concurrent List

Some of the demands for strengthening the List

(a)Bring Police and Public Order under the ....

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