Article 249 empowers Parliament to legislate on a State List subject when the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D.
1. Article 249(1) provides that if the Council of States declares by a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest, Parliament may make a law on a State List subject.
2. The resolution is valid for a maximum of one year (renewable).
3. A simple-majority Rajya Sabha resolution does not suffice.
4. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 249(1)_
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