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title: "Article 249: Parliament Legislating on State List"
description: "Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on State List matters if the Rajya Sabha declares it necessary, impacting federal dynamics in India."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Article 249 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to legislate on a State List matter if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution declaring it necessary in the national interest.
- What majority is required for a Rajya Sabha resolution under Article 249?
- How long does an Article 249 resolution and the resulting law remain in force?
- How does Article 249 differ from Article 252?
- Has Article 249 been frequently used since 1950?

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In its 2010 report, the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations examined Article 249 and recommended that Parliament invoke it only for matters of genuine national importance, cautioning against routine use to encroach on the State List.

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