With reference to the role of the Rajya Sabha in Centre-State relations, consider the following statements: 1. Rajya Sabha can authorize the Parliament to make laws on a subject in the State List in the national interest. 2. Rajya Sabha has an equal role with Lok Sabha in approving a proclamation of national emergency. 3. Rajya Sabha alone can initiate the process for the creation of All-India Services common to the Centre and States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Under Article 249, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution (by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting) declaring that it is necessary in the national interest for Parliament to make laws on any matter in the State List. This resolution empowers Parliament to legislate on that subject.
A proclamation of national emergency (Article 352) must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month. Thus, Rajya Sabha has an equal say in this matter.
Under Article 312, Rajya Sabha alone is empowered to initiate the creation of All-India Services (like IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.) by passing a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of members present and voting.

Source: Laxmikant

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