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Ramesh, a factory worker in Pune, argues that labour legislation should be made by the Union and State governments both, because labour disputes affect industries across States. Under the Constitution of India, in which List is 'Trade unions; industrial and labour disputes' placed?

Trade unions and industrial and labour disputes are in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule. Because of this placement, both Parliament and State Legislatures may make laws on them, with Union law prevailing in case of repugnancy as per constitutional rules.

  1. AUnion List
  2. BState List
  3. CConcurrent ListCorrect
  4. DResiduary List

Explanation

Trade unions and industrial and labour disputes appear in Entry 22 of the Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule. Hence both Parliament and State Legislatures can legislate on them. The Union List covers only specific matters such as labour in Union-controlled industries or mines, so it is not the correct placement.

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