QuestionPolity / residuary powers
Who among the following determines as to whether a particular matter (not enumerated in any of the 3 lists) falls under the residuary power of the Parliament?
- (a) Lok Sabha
- (b) Rajya Sabha
- (c) Supreme Court
- (d) President of India
Answer: (c) Supreme Court
Residuary powers lie with Parliament (Art. 248, entry 97 of the Union List). Whether a matter falls under it is a question of interpretation of the Constitution, decided finally by the courts, i.e. the Supreme Court.