Examkin

Question

Difficulty: EasyUnion Legislature: Parliament Structure, Lawmaking, and Committees

Under Article 312 of the Constitution of India, which body holds the exclusive power to pass a resolution enabling the Parliament to create one or more All-India Services common to both the Union and the States?

  1. Rajya SabhaAnswer
  2. B
    Lok Sabha
  3. C
    Union Public Service Commission
  4. D
    Public Accounts Committee

Answer

Rajya Sabha is the correct answer because Article 312 of the Constitution uniquely empowers the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to initiate a resolution for creating new All-India Services.
The Rajya Sabha represents the States in the federal structure. Under Article 312, if the Rajya Sabha declares by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more All-India Services.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant constitutional provision regarding All-India Services
Article 312 deals with the creation of All-India Services.
The Constitution specifies distinct federal provisions for services common to the Union and States.
2
Determine which house of Parliament holds the exclusive initiating power
Rajya Sabha represents the interests of the States and is granted the special power to pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority authorizing Parliament to legislate on All-India Services.
Creating an All-India Service impacts State administration, making the consent of the State-representing house mandatory.

Key Concept

Exclusive Federal Powers of Rajya Sabha under Article 312
Rate this question

Topics

Union Legislature: Parliament Structure, Lawmaking, and Committees

More questions from this topic