Which of the following statements is correct regarding the legislative allocation of co-operative societies in the Constitution of India?
According to Entry 32 of the State List (List II) in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, state legislatures have the exclusive power to make laws concerning the "incorporation, regulation and winding up of corporations, other than those specified in List I, and universities; unincorporated trading, literary, scientific, religious and other societies and associations; co-operative societies".
Why Other Options are Incorrect
- ❌ It is a subject in the Union List: The Union List (List I) primarily covers subjects of national importance. While Multi-State Co-operative Societies fall under the Union List (Entry 44), general co-operative societies are specifically reserved for states.
- ❌ It falls under the Residuary (Union) List: Residuary powers (Article 248) only apply to matters not mentioned in any of the three lists. Since co-operative societies are explicitly listed in the State List, residuary powers do not apply.
- ❌ It is a subject in the Concurrent List: The Concurrent List (List III) contains subjects where both the Union and States can legislate. Co-operative societies are not listed here.
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