The Concurrent List is a hindrance to good federalism

There is a structural reason for why the Centre-State problem is perennial: the Indian constitution isn't genuinely federal

In the last two weeks the DMK government of Tamil Nadu has started following the West Bengal government's example: it has begun to precipitate a very old issue, namely, the rights of the states vis-a-vis the Centre.

First, it demanded rent for the use of the states' land for airports.Then, it passed a law that takes away the power of the governor to appoint vice-chancellors in the state's universities.

Independently, the Supreme Court has also admonished Tamil Nadu's governor — who, constitutionally, is an agent of the central government — to stop referring all matters to the Centre. Do your