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Most rights-based legislations (RTE, NFSA, MGNREGA) are enacted by Parliament under the Concurrent List, allowing States to:

  1. Only implement as per Central guidelines
  2. Make additional provisions for better realization of rights, subject to not diluting Central standards
  3. Opt out of implementation entirely
  4. Amend the Central Act unilaterally

Answer: Make additional provisions for better realization of rights, subject to not diluting Central standards

Concurrent List legislation (Article 246(3)): Parliament and State Legislatures can both legislate; Central law prevails in case of repugnancy (Article 254). Rights-based laws often set minimum standards; States can enhance: (a) RTE: Some States provide free education beyond 14 years, (b) NFSA: Some States expand coverage/entitlements, (c) MGNREGA: Some States add more work days. Cooperative federalism enables tailored implementation while ensuring national minimum rights floor.

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