Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The President can make regulations with respect to the Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2. The Governor of a state can provide that an act of parliament does not apply to a Scheduled Area in that state.
3. Only President can modify a parliamentary law in relation to tribal areas in Assam.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer
Parliament has the power to legislate for the whole or any part of the territory of India, which includes not only the states but also the Union territories or any other area, for the time being included in the territory of India.
Statement 1 is correct: As regards some of the Union Territories, such as the Andaman and Lakshadweep group of Islands, President may make regulations. These regulations have the same force as Acts of Parliament and such regulations may repeal or amend a law made by Parliament in relation to such Territory.
Statement 2 is correct: The application of Acts of Parliament to any Scheduled Area may be rejected or modified by notifications made by the Governor [Para 5 of the 5th Schedule].
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Governor of Assam may (not President), by public notification, direct that any other Act of Parliament shall not apply to an autonomous district or an autonomous region in the State of Assam
