Question

List four features of the Indian Constitution that give greater power to the central government than the State government.

Answer 1

The four features of the Indian Constitution that give greater power to the central government than the State government are as follows: (Any four)

• Power becomes lawfully centralised during emergency.

• Items that generate revenue are under the control of the central government.

• Planning Commission that controls and supervise the resources management of the states is appointed by the central government.

• The central government can delay the state legislation and can also examine the bills passed by the state legislature and completely veto them.

• Articles 33 and 34 have strengthened the powers of the central government by authorising the parliament to protect persons in service of the union.

• The state governments cannot take disciplinary action nor can remove any administrative officer appointed by the central government.

• Article 356 provides central government with the power to dismiss state government and impose President’s rule.