How might the provisions in Article 298 impact the balance of power between the Union and the States with respect to executive functions?
The provisions in Article 298 impact the balance of power between the Union and the States with respect to executive functions by providing that the executive power of the Union shall extend to certain trades, businesses, acquisitions, holdings, disposals, and making contracts for any purpose. However, this executive power is subject to legislation by the State in cases where such trade or business or such purpose is not one with respect to which Parliament may make laws. Conversely, the executive power of each State is subject to legislation by Parliament when such trades, businesses, acquisitions, holdings, disposals, and contracts are not ones with respect to which the State Legislature may make laws. This arrangement effectively creates a shared jurisdiction between the Union and the States for certain executive functions, with the specific extent of each level's power depending on whether the matter falls within Parliament or State Legislature authority.