Source: NDTV
Context: The Indian central government criticized Kerala for appointing a secretary for “external cooperation,” stating that foreign affairs fall solely under the central government’s jurisdiction according to the Constitution.
Constitutional provisions regarding External Affairs Seventh Schedule:
- All matters which bring the Union into relation with any foreign country” is listed under Union List.
- Article 253: Parliament has power to make any law for implementing any treaty with any other country or any decision made at any international conference, etc.
- Article 293: Places territorial limits on borrowing power of the states, i.e., states non-access to foreign loans.
