Under which of the following circumstances can the Parliament legislate on subjects enumerated in the State List? 1. When two or more State Legislatures pass a resolution requesting Parliament to legislate on a State subject. 2. When the President’s Rule is in operation in a particular state. 3. When the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a special majority in the national interest. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Under Article 252, if two or more state legislatures request, Parliament can make laws on a State List Such laws apply only to those states unless adopted by others later.
During President’s Rule (Article 356), Parliament can legislate on any matter in the State List for that state.
Under Article 249, if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority, Parliament can make laws in national interest on State List subjects for one year (renewable).

Source: Laxmikant (polity)