Q. Consider the following statements with reference to mutual delegation of functions between Centre and states:
1. Centre can delegate both legislative and executive powers to the states.
2. Mutual delegation of administrative functions may be conditional or unconditional.
3. President can delegate executive functions to the states without latter’s consent.
4. State Legislature may, with the consent of the Central government, delegate to them any of the executive functions of the state.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer
Statement 1 is incorrect. The distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the states are rigid. Consequently, the Centre cannot delegate its legislative powers to the states and a single state cannot request the Parliament to make a law on a state subject. Whereas Constitution provides for intergovernmental delegation of executive functions between the Centre and the states.
Statement 2 is correct. The mutual delegation of administrative functions may be conditional or unconditional.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Constitution also makes a provision for the entrustment of the executive functions of the Centre to a state without the consent of that state. But, in this case, the delegation is by the Parliament and not by the president.
Statement 4 is incorrect. Governor of a state may, with the consent of the Central government, entrust to that government any of the executive functions of the state. The State Legislature cannot delegate executive function of the state to the central government.
