Question
Download Solution PDFThe Government of India Act, 1935 provided for how many lists of divisions of power between the federation (central government) and provinces?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Three lists.
Key Points
- The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced a federal structure with a division of powers between the central government (federation) and provinces through three legislative lists.
- The three lists were categorized as Federal List, Provincial List, and Concurrent List.
- Federal List included subjects under the exclusive jurisdiction of the central government such as defense, foreign affairs, and railways.
- Provincial List contained subjects under the provincial governments, including police, public health, and education.
- Concurrent List covered subjects where both the center and provinces could legislate, such as criminal law and marriage.
Additional Information
- Government of India Act, 1935:
- It was the longest and most detailed legislation ever passed by the British Parliament for India.
- The Act introduced provincial autonomy, allowing provinces to function as autonomous administrative units.
- It provided for the establishment of a Federal Court to resolve disputes between provinces and the federation.
- The Act also proposed the creation of an All-India Federation, but it never came into effect due to lack of agreement among princely states.
- Concurrent List:
- The concept of a concurrent list was introduced for the first time in Indian legislative history by the 1935 Act.
- It laid the foundation for cooperative federalism in India, later adopted in the Constitution of India (1950).
- Impact on Indian Constitution:
- The Government of India Act, 1935 served as an important blueprint for the drafting of the Indian Constitution.
- Many features such as division of powers, bicameralism, and federal structure were adopted and refined in the Indian Constitution.
- Key Terminology:
- Federalism: A system of governance where power is divided between central and regional authorities.
- Provincial Autonomy: The ability of provinces to govern themselves independently within certain areas.
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