Who has the authority to make laws on the subject 'Atomic Energy' according to the seventh schedule of Indian Constitution?

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The correct answer is Parliament Only.

Key Points

According to the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, subjects are divided into three lists: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
The subject of 'Atomic Energy' is exclusively mentioned in the Union List under Entry 6.
Only the Parliament has the authority to make laws on subjects enumerated in the Union List, including 'Atomic Energy'.
The Union List deals with matters of national importance such as defense, foreign affairs, atomic energy, and currency.
State Legislatures and Panchayats have no jurisdiction over subjects in the Union List.

Additional Information

Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
- It divides powers and responsibilities between the Union and State governments through three lists: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
- The Union List contains 97 subjects, the State List contains 66 subjects, and the Concurrent List contains 47 subjects.
Union List:
- Includes subjects of national importance like defense, atomic energy, foreign affairs, banking, and railways.
- Laws on these subjects can only be enacted by the Parliament.
Atomic Energy:
- Atomic energy refers to energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion.
- The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) in India is responsible for all matters related to atomic energy.
- India's atomic energy program is governed by the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.
State List and Concurrent List:
- State List includes subjects like police, public health, and agriculture, on which only states can legislate.
- Concurrent List includes subjects like education and marriage, where both the Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws.