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Difficulty: MediumFederal System, Centre-State Relations, and Emergency Provisions

With reference to the constitutional provisions governing inter-state coordination and dispute resolution mechanisms under the Constitution of India, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. Parliament may by law provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court shall exercise jurisdiction in respect of any dispute or complaint regarding the use, distribution, or control of waters of an inter-state river or river valley.Answer
  2. B
    The Inter-State Council created under Article 263 is a permanent constitutional body that automatically convenes every quarter without requiring a presidential order for its establishment.
  3. Full faith and credit must be given throughout the territory of India to public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of the Union and of every State.Answer
  4. D
    The Governor of a State has the exclusive constitutional authority to appoint the chairman and members of an inter-state river water disputes tribunal if the river originates in that State.

Answer

The correct statements are that Parliament may by law bar judicial jurisdiction over inter-state river water disputes, and that full faith and credit must be accorded throughout India to public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of the Union and every State.
Under Article 262(2), Parliament has the power to exclude the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and all other courts regarding inter-state river water disputes. Furthermore, Article 261(1) explicitly guarantees that full faith and credit shall be given throughout the territory of India to public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of the Union and of every State.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Article 262 regarding inter-state water disputes
Article 262(1) allows Parliament to provide for the adjudication of river water disputes, and Article 262(2) allows Parliament to bar court jurisdiction in such matters.
To verify the validity of the statement on parliamentary powers regarding inter-state river water disputes.
2
Evaluate the nature and establishment of the Inter-State Council under Article 263
The Inter-State Council is a non-permanent body established by a Presidential order when deemed necessary in the public interest, rather than a self-convening permanent body.
To assess whether the Inter-State Council functions automatically or requires presidential initiation.
3
Examine Article 261 regarding public acts and judicial records
Article 261(1) explicitly guarantees full faith and credit to public acts, records, and judicial proceedings across the territory of India.
To confirm constitutional provisions for administrative and judicial recognition between States.
4
Verify tribunal appointment powers for inter-state river water disputes
Tribunal constitution and appointments are handled at the Union level under central legislation enacted by Parliament, not by individual State Governors.
To check executive authority boundaries regarding inter-state dispute resolution bodies.

Key Concept

Inter-State Dispute Resolution and Constitutional Provisions (Articles 261, 262, and 263)
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Federal System, Centre-State Relations, and Emergency Provisions

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