The sharing of the powers in all-India federation between central and provincial governance under the Government of India Act, 1935 has been given as:
1. Federal schedule:
Under this schedule, 59 subjects of national importance were included, among which, coin and currency, federal public services, communication, banks and insurance were the main ones. The central legislature had right to make laws on these subjects.
2. Provincial schedule:
54 subjects of local importance were included in it, among which, peace, justice, judiciary, provincial public services, local self governance, hospitals, public heath services, agriculture, canals, forests, education and roads, etc. were included. The provincial governance was given the right to make laws on these.
3. Concurrent schedule:
Under this schedule, 36 subjects, such as civil and criminal laws, marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, trust, factories and labor welfare were included.
4. Residual powers:
These powers were provided to the governor-general. He could ask the central or provincial legislature to pass the laws.
