Consider the following statements : 1. Residuary subjects are the subjects that are not included in the three lists of the 7 schedule of the Constitution. 2. According to Article 248, both the union Parliament and state legislatures can make laws on these subjects. 3. Space technology is an example of a residuary subject. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Residuary Subjects

• Residuary subjects refer to matters that are not explicitly mentioned in any of the three lists in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution: the Union List, the State List, or the Concurrent List. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• These subjects fall under the exclusive legislative power of the Union Government as per Article 248 of This provision covers subjects that may emerge in the future, ensuring that any new and unforeseen matters come under the jurisdiction of the Union Government. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• Entry 97 of the Union List: Specifically grants Parliament the authority to legislate on any subject not covered by the other entries in the Union List or any other lists.

Examples of Residuary Subjects

• Cyber Laws: In the early days of the internet, cyber laws were not listed in any of the three lists. As a new subject, they fell under the residuary powers of the Union Government, leading to the creation of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
• Space Exploration: Similarly, space exploration and its regulation were not envisaged when the Constitution was framed. It thus falls under the residuary powers of the Union. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• Taxation on Services: The introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) also involved residuary powers, as the Constitution originally did not specifically mention the taxation of services.