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SubjectsIndian PolityState, Local & Special BodiesChapter 7 — State Government7.4 Union-State Relations

Topic 7.4 · Indian Polity · State Government

Union-State Relations

Union-State Relations is studied as part of "State Government" (State, Local & Special Bodies) in Indian Polity. Each state has a Governor (constitutional head), a State Legislature and a Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.

In the examination context, union-state relations carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

State Legislature
Unicameral or bicameral
Governor
Appointed by the President — Article 155
Article 356
President's rule in a state
Chief Minister
Appointed by the Governor

Key Points

  • Governor — Appointed by the President — Article 155
  • Article 356 — President's rule in a state
  • Chief Minister — Appointed by the Governor
  • State Legislature — Unicameral or bicameral

Important Names

S.R. BommaiAmbedkar

Important Dates

1994S.R. Bommai case restricted Article 356 misuse
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »The Governor is appointed by the President and holds office during pleasure. Article 356's use is now judicially scrutinised after S.R. Bommai.

Related topics

7.1 The Governor7.2 State Legislature7.3 Chief Minister & State Council
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