List of Legislative Authorities
1. Federal List: It included topics like currency, foreign policy, the armed forces, and other areas where only the central legislature could enact law
2. Provincial List: It included topics like public health, education, agriculture, and other areas where only provincial legislatures could enact laws.
3.Concurrent List: It covered topics like criminal law, civil law and procedure, marriage and divorce, and other things over which both federal and provincial governments might enact laws.
Historical Perspective of Constitution of India
India was a component of the British colonial empire before its independence. India was under the British Crown’s sovereignty. Several laws were passed by the British Parliament to regulate India. The Act of 1935 refers to India as a federation of provinces and Indian states, in contrast to the earlier Government of India Acts. By allocating legislative and executive authority to the provinces and the center, autonomy for the provinces was implemented. The Governor, chosen by the Crown, had executive power over the provinces. The independent governmental units were called provinces.
On the recommendation of the ministers, who answered to the provincial assembly, the governor used his authority. Under the direction of the Governor General, the Governor was granted the authority to do specific tasks at his discretion and without reference to the recommendation of the Minister.
Key Takeaways:
- India was part of the British colonial empire prior to its independence. India was under the British Crown’s sovereignty.
- The British government passed several laws and regulations to govern and regulate India.
- On July 18, 1947, the Indian Independence Act, 1947, which was passed by the British Parliament, received royal assent and became operative.
- From August 15, 1947, until January 26, 1950, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, served as the chairman of the Drafting Committee.
- The powers assigned to the Central Parliament and provincial legislatures were listed in the Federal List and Provincial List, respectively. The provinces and the center may exercise their combined jurisdiction over matters included in the concurrent list.
Table of Content
- Legislative Framework for Governance
- List of Legislative Authorities
- The Indian Independence Act, 1947
- Historical Perspective of Constitution of India- FAQs