क्या आप इस विचार से सहमत हैं कि भारतीय संविधान की सातवीं अनुसूची पर पुनर्विचार करने का समय आ गया है? उपयुक्त तकों के साथ बताएं। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दिखिए) / Do you agree with the view that time has come to revisit the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution? Discuss with suitable arguments. (Answer in 150 words)

Article 246 of Constitution contains Seventh Schedule which divides the legislative powers of subjects in 3 lists: -

Time has come to revisit 7th schedule:-

1. [Centralization] - is seen by the Centre due to make subjects in Union list for lessening the concurrent list. For [Enshrainment] of power of State is seen by legislation on concurrent list.

2. [Encroachment] - of power of State is seen by legislation on concurrent list (e.g) subjects like education, forests etc.

Power used by Centre to legislate on [State list] in extraordinary situations.

3. During COVID-19 Centre gave directions On [Health] which was a State subject by Centre districts [Shortage of powers].

4. [Districts] [Federal balance] - essence of more subject in Union list concurrent list we see by Centre districts [Shortage of powers].

5. [Recently] [15th Finance Commission] also called for revisiting Seventh Schedule.

[Test division of powers is useful]:-

1. [Pushes] [Federal] others as states can legislate on [state and concurrent list [Ensure [Flexibility] in Constitution.

2. Ensure [Flexibility] in Constitution.

3. Gives opportunity to Centre to exert unity, [Sovereignty], Integrity of India.

4. Centralising tendency prevent [Auspicious] developments by States.

5. Central, [Concurrent] list used in War emergency. Way [O-Salkahani Commission Recommended] that there shall be [Terminal] subjects in [Concurrent] list. [O-Fifteenth Commission - State] to be awarded before legislation on [Concurrent] list This can ensure