Knowledge Themes

Articles 256 and 257: Obligations of States and Central Directions

All India Services (Article 312) as a unifying administrative link

Delegation of Union functions to States (Article 258)

Role of the Governor as a link between Centre and State

Inter-State Council and Zonal Councils for grievance redressal

Structural Subtopics

Constitutional provisions under Articles 256 to 263
Obligations of States and the Union under Article 256
Control of the Union over States in specific cases under Article 257
Power of the Centre to issue directions and sanctions under Article 365
Mutual delegation of executive functions under Articles 258 and 258A
Role and joint control of All India Services under Article 312
Jurisdiction and integrated nature of the Judicial System
Appointment and removal powers regarding State Public Service Commissions
Impact of National Emergency on executive powers under Article 352
Impact of President’s Rule on state administration under Article 356
Directions during Financial Emergency under Article 360
Role of the Governor as a link between Centre and State
Establishment and role of the Inter-State Council under Article 263
Deployment of Central Armed Police Forces in States
Recommendations of the Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions on administrative relations

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