Constitution Section 256 — Obligation of States and the Union

Part XI — RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNION AND THE STATES — CHAPTER II.—ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONS

Constitutional

Summary

Every state government must use its powers in a way that follows the laws passed by Parliament and any other laws already in force in that state. The central government can give orders to a state government to make sure this happens.

Official Text

The executive power of every State shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by Parliament and any existing laws which apply in that State, and the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of such directions to a State as may appear to the Government of India to be necessary for that purpose:

Related Judgments

Shri Mahendra Bansilal Patil vs The Commissioner of Transport & Ors — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2024)
STATE OF KARNATAKA vs STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND ORS — Supreme Court of India (2000)
ORISSA ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL BAR ASSOCIATION vs UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS — Supreme Court of India (2023)