Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Rajya Sabha pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting to empower Parliament to legislate on a subject in the State List in the national interest?

Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 810

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Explanation

According to Article 249(1) of the Indian Constitution, if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest that Parliament should make laws with respect to any matter in the State List, it becomes lawful for Parliament to legislate on that matter.