Constitutional overview

Part XI — Relations between the Union and the States

How legislative and administrative power is divided between the Union and the States.

Key ideas

  • Seventh Schedule lists
  • Union directions to States
  • Inter-State Council

Articles on this desk

Art. 245 · Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of StatesArt. 246 · Subject-matter of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of StatesArt. 256 · Obligation of States and the UnionArt. 263 · Provisions with respect to an inter-State Council
Open Article 245 on the desk