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THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
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CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AS TO AGE
(1) Age to be enrolled as a voter and 18 years by

exercise right to vote 1st January
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election
(2) Age to contest the election as a member of 21 years
Gram Panchayat
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(3) Age to contest for election as a member of 21 years
Municipality
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(4) Age to contest as a member of Legislative 25 years
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(5) Age to contest as a member of Lok Sabha 25 years
(6) Age to contest for Legislative Council 30 years
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(7) Age to contest as a member for Rajya Sabha 30 years
(8) Age to be appointed as Governor 35 years
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(9) Age to be appointed as President 35 years
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(10) Age to be appointed as Vice President 35 years

(11) Age of retirement of Supreme Court Judge 65 years
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(12) Age for retirement of High Court Judge 62 years
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CONSTITUTIONAL BAR AS TO THE JURISDICTION

OF COURTS
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(1) Courts are barred to enquire into what advice the Art. 74
Ministry has tendered to the President
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(2) Authentication of the order made by President Art. 77

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cannot be questioned in Court

(3) Validity of any action taking place in the Parliament Art. 122
cannot be questioned in any Court and no Officer
of the Parliament including marshals is answerable
to the Court
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(4) No Court can entertain any matter in which the Art. 131
Supreme Court is invested with special jurisdiction
such as inter-State disputes and inter-State
sharing of river waters etc.
(5) Governor’s order for dissolution of Assembly Art. 163
cannot be questioned in any Court
(6) Legislators are immune from the Court’s Art. 194 &
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jurisdiction both in respect of actions done by Art. 361-A
them and the speeches delivered by them within
the precincts of the Parliament / Legislatures
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(7) Bar of jurisdiction of Courts in election matters Art.343(O)
& Art. 329
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(8) Bar of Court’s jurisdiction as regards claims Art. 359
arising out of breaches to fundamental rights
during emergency
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Courts cannot add or delete any community,
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward
Art. 341 &
Art. 342
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Classes from the list published by the President
(10) President and Governors are not answerable Art. 361
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to the Court for anything done in exercise of
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(11) Courts are barred from enquiring into the treaties Art. 363
entered into with the former Indian States
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DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA

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(1) Appointment of Prime Minister Art. 74

(2) Appointment of Attorney General Art. 76
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(3) Can call for information on any subject from the Art. 78
Prime Minister
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(4) To decide on disqualification of M.Ps. (other Art. 103

than for defection)
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(5) Summoning of joint session of the Parliament and Art. 108 &
making rules for the joint session Art. 118
(6) Assent to the bills Art. 111
(7) Recommendation to the Parliament on demands Art. 117
for grants
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(8) Power to promulgate ordinances Art. 123

(9) Appointment of Judges Art. 124
(10) Consent for appointment of ad hoc Judges Art. 127
(11) Approval of the rules made by Supreme Court Art. 145
for itself
(12) Presidential reference to Supreme Court Art. 143
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(13) Approval to the salaries of the staff of Supreme Art. 146
Court
(14) Appointment of Comptroller and Auditor General Art. 148
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(15) Appointment of Governors Art. 155
(16) Apportionment of expenditure of States which Art. 158
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have a common Governor
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(17) President’s power to entrust duties to any person Art. 160
otherwise not provided for or
(18) President’s power to make rules as regards the Art. 190
persons who are elected to two or more States
(19) Money bill cannot be introduced in Parliament Art. 117
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without recommendation of the President
(20) President’s power to transfer Judges of the High Art. 222
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Courts
(21) President’s power to appoint administrators for Art. 239
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Union Territories
(22) President’s power to decide disputes between the Art. 239
administrator of Union territories and his Ministry
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(23) President’s power to make regulations for peace Art. 240

and good Government for Andamans, Laksha-
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dweep, Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and

Pondicherry
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(24) Assent to the laws made by the States on subjects Art. 254
in concurrent list
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(25) Appointment of Finance Commission Art. 280

(26) President’s assent to the proposals of the States Art. 288
to impose tax on water and electricity
(27) All contracts shall be expressed to have been Art. 299
signed by the President
(28) Service rules shall be framed by the President Art. 309

till the Parliament makes a law
(29) Persons appointed by the President shall hold Art. 310
their posts at his pleasure
(30) Power to dispense with the enquiry in the interests Art. 311
of security in the case of disciplinary proceedings
against employees
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(31) Effective Consideration of appeal (memorial)
to the President Art. 311
(32) Appointment of Union Public Service Commission Art. 316
(33) Appointment of Election Commission Art. 324
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(34) Appointment of National Commissions for Art. 338
S.Cs., S.Ts. & B.Cs.
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(35) Appointment of Commission for scheduled areas Art. 339
(36) Issue notification containing the list of S.Cs., S.Ts. Art. 341
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& B.Cs. for purpose of reservation & Art. 342
(37) Appointment of Language Commission Art. 344
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(38) Proclamation of emergency in the country Art. 352
(39) Proclamation of emergency in the States Art. 356
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(40) Proclamation of financial emergency Art. 360
(41) Administration over major ports and aerodromes Art. 364
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(42) President shall get translated the Constitution of Art. 394-A

India into Hindi
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CONSTITUTIONAL PRESCRIPTIONS AS REGARDS TIME

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(1) Those who left for Pakistan earlier to 19th July Arts. 5-11
1948 and those who left for Pakistan between
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19th July, 1948 upto the commencement of the

Constitution and migrated to India are entitled to
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the Indian citizenship on certain terms and

conditions
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(2) Detention beyond 24 hours in police custody Art.22

is illegal
(3) Preventive detention beyond three months without Art.22
obtaining the opinion of the Advisory Board is
illegal
(4) The term of office of the President is five years Art. 56
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(5) Election of President shall be held within six Art. 62

months of the date of vacancy
(6) Notice of impeachment of President shall be Art. 61
14 days
(7) Notice for the removal of the office of the Art. 67
Vice-President is 14 days
(8) If the Minister is not a member of the Parliament/ Art. 75
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State Assembly for six months, he ceases to be
a Minister
(9) Life of Parliament is five years. It can be extended Art. 83
during emergency by one year each time and shall
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end by sixth month after emergency ceases
(10) Not more than six months’ time shall elapse Art. 85
between one session and the other of the
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Parliament/State Assembly
(11) The period of notice to be given for the removal Art. 94
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of Speaker and Deputy Speaker is 14 days
(12) If a member of the Parliament/Assembly is Art. 101
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absent for sixty days without the permission & Art. 168
of the House he shall cease to be a member
(13) Penalty is imposable on every day of sitting on Art. 104
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the member who is not entitled to participate and 193
in the Parliament/Assembly
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(14) If more than six months elapse after the Art. 108
dispute between the Lok Sabha and Rajya
Sabha the President shall convene a joint session
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of both Houses
(15) Rajya Sabha must complete the discussion on the Art.109
money bill within 14 days from the day it is
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received at the Rajya Sabha from the Parliament.

Other than money bill the discussion must be
completed within 6 weeks
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(16) Qualification for appointment of Supreme Court Art. 124

Judge is 5 years experience as High Court Judge
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and 10 years experience as Advocate

(17) Term of office of the Governor is 5 years Art.156
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(18) Reduction in the number of Ministers which Art. 164

should be 15% of the total members of the House
shall be effected within six months from the date
of the Presidential notification made in this regard
(19) Ordinance shall expire after six weeks from the Art.123
first meeting of the Parliament or Rajya Sabha
whichever is later
(20) Duration of State Legislature is five years. There Art. 172

is no such restriction on the Rajya Sabha or on
the Legislative Council of the State
(21) If more than three months elapsed after the Art. 197
bill is submitted to the Council it may again be
considered and passed by the Legislature
(22) If the President refuses his assent and Governor Art. 201
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sends back the bill to the Legislature for re-
consideration, the Legislature shall take up the
bill within six months
(23) Retirement of High Court Judge is 62 years Art. 207
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(24) Qualification of appointment of High Court Judge Art. 207
is 10 years experience as Judicial Officer or
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10 years experience as Advocate
(25) When ex parte order is made by High Court under Art. 226
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Art. 226, it will expire by end of two weeks unless
the matter is taken up and disposed of within that
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period or extended during the continuance of the
interim application
(26) Duration of Panchayat/Municipality is five years Art. 243E
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& Art. 243U
(27) On dissolution of the Panchayat and Municipality Arts.243E,
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fresh election shall be held within six months 243U

(28) Term of office of the Public Service Commission Art. 316
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is six years
(29) During emergency if 1/10th members of the Art. 352
Parliament request for a meeting of Parliament
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for condemning emergency, the President shall

convene the Parliament forthwith
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(30) Maximum duration of President’s rule over

State subject to extensions is 3 years Art. 356
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(31) President’s power to adopt laws to bring them Art. 372A

in conformity with the Constitution is 3 years
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from the commencement of the Constitution
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THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
Preamble
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute
India into a 1[SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC] and to secure to all its citizens :
JUSTICE, social, economic and political ;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship ;
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EQUALITY of status and of opportunity ;
and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the 2[unity and
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integrity of the Nation] ;
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IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of
November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO
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OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.
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Constitution of India was voted and signed by all 284 Members of the
Assembly on 26.11.1949. The Constitution itself declared that it would come
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into effect from 26.1.1950. The Preamble was subsequently voted immediately
after the Constitution was adopted. In doing so, the Constitution makers made
it clear that the contents of the Preamble shall govern the understanding and
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interpretation of everyone of its Articles. The Preamble proclaimed that India

shall be sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. Sovereign means, that
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the State has all the powers in itself and is independent, uninfluenced by any
other country or group of countries. The word ‘socialist’ means, that the social
order in India shall not be exploitative. The expression ‘secular’ means that the
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State itself has no religion and it respects all faiths. The word ‘democratic’ means,
that the polity shall be based on Universal Adult Franchise. It also means that
India abhors monarchy and dictatorship. The Preamble calls upon the State to
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establish a system of Government where justice, liberty, equality and fraternity

shall prevail. It is the Preamble which inspired to the Supreme Court to evolve
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the concept of basic structure. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, AIR

1973 SC 1461; Nakara v. Union of India, AIR 1983 SC 130.
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Right to vote is neither fundamental right nor common law right. It is

only a statutory right. Kuldip Nayar v. Union of India & Ors., AIR 2006 SC
3127.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976, Section 2, for the words
"Sovereign Democratic Republic", w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
2. Subs. by Ibid, for the words "unity of the Nation", w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
8 The Constitution of India Art. 3
Any statute included in the 9th schedule can be questioned if it offends

the basic structure. L.R. Coelho (dead) by L.Rs. v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR
2007 SC 861.
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When the object of a legislation is to raise revenue, it comes under taxing

power. Calcutta Municipal Corpn. and others v. M/s. Shrey Mercantile Pvt. Ltd.,
AIR 2005 SC 1879.
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Secularism does not mean atheist society. M.P. Gopalakrishnan Nair and
another v. State of Kerala and others, AIR 2005 SC 3053.
Social justice is the order. Economic justice is the rule. AIR 1999 SC
2695.
Separation of powers between executive and judiciary is a basic structure.
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AIR 2000 SC 1296.
PART-I
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The Union and its Territory
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1. Name and territory of the Union:– (1) India, that is Bharat, shall
be a Union of States.
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[(2) The States and the territories thereof shall be as specified in the
First Schedule.]
(3) The territory of India shall comprise–
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(a) the territories of the States;
[(b) the Union territories specified in the First Schedule; and]
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(c) such other territories as may be acquired.

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Extent of territories is not frozen can be changed. Ram Badan Rai and
others v. Union of India and others, AIR 1999 SC 166.
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2. Admission or establishment of new States:– Parliament may by

law admit into the Union, or establish, new States on such terms and
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conditions as it thinks fit.

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[2A. Sikkim to be associated with the Union:– [Rep. by the
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Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, Section 5, w.e.f.

26.04.1975.]
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3. Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries

or names of existing States:– Parliament may by law–
(a) form a new State by separation of territory from any State or by
uniting two or more States or parts of States or by uniting any
territory to a part of any State;
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 2.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-fifth Amndt.) Act, 1974, Section 2, w.e.f. 1-3-1975.
Art. 3 The Union and its Territory 9
(b) increase the area of any State;

(c) diminish the area of any State;
(d) alter the boundaries of any State;
(e) alter the name of any State:
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[Provided that no Bill for the purpose shall be introduced in either
House of Parliament except on the recommendation of the President and
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unless, where the proposal contained in the Bill affects the area, boundaries
or name of any of the States 2[xxx], the Bill has been referred by the President
to the Legislature of that State for expressing its views thereon within such
period as may be specified in the reference or within such further period
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as the President may allow and the period so specified or allowed has
expired.]
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[Explanation I:– In this article, in clauses (a) to (e), “State” includes
a Union territory, but in the proviso, “State” does not include a Union territory.
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Explanation II:– The power conferred on Parliament by clause (a)
includes the power to form a new State or Union territory by uniting a part
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of any State or Union territory to any other State or Union territory.]
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Articles 1, 2 & 3:– India is not federation. It is clearly a union of States
historically and culturally. It is a unitary State. The incorporation of a few federal
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features such as separation of powers in the Constitution is intended to strengthen

the Union. All the provisions of the Constitution support the view that the Union
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is the most supreme authority and it is obliged in equal measure to protect and
strengthen the States. There is only one citizenship and a domicile. Trade and
commerce are free throughout India. All disputes which may arise between and
among the States are arbitrable by the Union only. All the wealth having inter-
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State bearing belong to the Union. Defence and Foreign affairs are exclusive
to the Union only. So is the case with administration of justice with the Supreme
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Court exercising jurisdiction over the entire territory of India. The mere fact
that the Constitution provided for separation of powers between Union and States
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does not in any manner lead to any inference that the Constitution of India is
federal or is unitary with several federal characteristics. No State has any right
to separate itself from the Union. On the other hand all the States are bound
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to implement the directions of the Union.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Fifth Amndt.) Act, 1955, Section 2, w.e.f. 24-12-1955.
2. The words and letters "specified in Part A or Part B of the First Schedule" omitted by
the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule, w.e.f. 1-11-1956.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amndt.) Act, 1966, Section 2, w.e.f. 27-8-1966.
Territory of India means and includes, all the States and Union territories.
The Union laws extend to the whole of India. The fact that in case of some
laws the applicability of which does not extend over the State of Jammu and
Kashmir only means that the expression ‘territory of India’ includes the Jammu
and Kashmir. The territory of India includes the disputed areas like Pak occupied
Kashmir and the area ceded by Pakistan out of Kashmir to China and the areas
wrongfully occupied to China.
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The Union Government has the power to form new States, alter the
boundaries of the State subject to the condition that the States concerned are
given an opportunity to express themselves through their respective legislatures.
So however, that the opinion expressed by the States is not binding on the Union.
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Babulal v. State of Bombay, AIR 1960 SC 51. Where new States are formed
the laws applicable to the areas transferred shall continue to be the same laws
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until the new authority modifies the same. Vinod Kumar v. Gangadhar, AIR
1981 SC 1946; State of Punjab v. Balbir, AIR 1977 SC 629.
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Union has alone the power to cede any territory to any other country.
It has also power to accept merger of any foreign territory into the Union either
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as a State or a Union territory. Where such additions or deletions are made
there is a necessity to amend the Constitution in a manner which includes or
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excludes the territories specified in the Schedule. In cases where certain areas
are ceded to Bangladesh or certain areas are brought in such as Goa and
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Pondicherry and when Sikkim was merged with India, the Constitution was
suitably amended.
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4. Laws made under Articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment

of the First and the Fourth Schedules and supplemental, incidental
and consequential matters:– (1) Any law referred to in Article 2 or Article
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3 shall contain such provisions for the amendment of the First Schedule and
the Fourth Schedule as may be necessary to give effect to the provisions
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of the law and may also contain such supplemental, incidental and consequential
provisions (including provisions as to representation in Parliament and in the
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Legislature or Legislatures of the State or States affected by such law) as

Parliament may deem necessary.
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(2) No such law as aforesaid shall be deemed to be an amendment

of this Constitution for the purposes of Article 368.
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Constitution 84th Amendment Act (Amendment Act of 2001) does not alter
basic structure. AIR 2004 A.P. 381.
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PART-II
Citizenship
5. Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution:–
At the commencement of this Constitution, every person who has his domicile
in the territory of India and–
(a) who was born in the territory of India; or
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(b) either of whose parents was born in the territory of India; or
(c) who has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not
less than five years immediately preceding such commencement,
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shall be a citizen of India.
6. Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to
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India from Pakistan:– Notwithstanding anything in Article 5, a person who
has migrated to the territory of India from the territory now included in
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Pakistan shall be deemed to be a citizen of India at the commencement
of this Constitution if–
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(a) he or either of his parents or any of his grand-parents was born
in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935 (as
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originally enacted); and
(b)(i) in the case where such person has so migrated before the nineteenth
day of July, 1948, he has been ordinarily resident in the territory
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of India since the date of his migration, or

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(ii) in the case where such person has so migrated on or after the
nineteenth day of July, 1948, he has been registered as a citizen
of India by an officer appointed in that behalf by the Government
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of the Dominion of India on an application made by him therefor

to such officer before the commencement of this Constitution in
the form and manner prescribed by that Government:
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Provided that no person shall be so registered unless he has been

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resident in the territory of India for at least six months immediately

preceding the date of his application.
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7. Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan:–

Notwithstanding anything in Articles 5 and 6, a person who has after the
first day of March, 1947, migrated from the territory of India to the territory
now included in Pakistan shall not be deemed to be a citizen of India:
Provided that nothing in this article shall apply to a person who, after
having so migrated to the territory now included in Pakistan, has returned
to the territory of India under a permit for resettlement or permanent return

issued by or under the authority of any law and every such person shall
for the purposes of clause (b) of Article 6 be deemed to have migrated
to the territory of India after the nineteenth day of July, 1948.
8. Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing
outside India:– Notwithstanding anything in Article 5, any person who or
either of whose parents or any of whose grand-parents was born in India
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as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935 (as originally enacted),
and who is ordinarily residing in any country outside India as so defined
shall be deemed to be a citizen of India if he has been registered as a citizen
of India by the diplomatic or consular representative of India in the country
where he is for the time being residing on an application made by him therefor
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to such diplomatic or consular representative, whether before or after the
commencement of this Constitution, in the form and manner prescribed by
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the Government of the Dominion of India or the Government of India.
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Minor’s nationality shall be decided by the Central Government. High Court

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cannot issue any directions. Miss. Atya Shamim v. Deputy Commissioner/
Collector, Delhi (Prescribed Authority under Citizenship Act) and others, AIR
1999 J&K 140.
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9. Persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State not
to be citizens:– No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of Article
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5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 6 or Article

8, if he has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign State.
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10. Continuance of the rights of citizenship:– Every person who

is or is deemed to be a citizen of India under any of the foregoing provisions
of this Part shall, subject to the provisions of any law that may be made
by Parliament, continue to be such citizen.
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11. Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law:– Nothing

in the foregoing provisions of this Part shall derogate from the power of
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Parliament to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination
of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship.
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Articles 5 to 11:– Citizenship is a natural right of all persons born in

India and have been ordinarily resident for not less than five years immediately
preceding the commencement of the Constitution in 1950. Special provisions have
been made by reason of the partition of the country into India and Pakistan
so that those persons who immigrated to Pakistan and those persons who migrated
to India from Pakistan. The provisions therefor have been made under Articles
6 and 7 which provided for a prior registration at the respective consulates within
Art. 13 Fundamental Rights 13
a particular period and proof of actual residence at the time of application for
citizenship. Article 8 provides for acquisition of citizenship by persons of Indian
origin residing in former British colonies whose parents originally belong to India.
The question of conferring citizenship as well as the question of disputed
citizenship Central Government is the only authority as per the provisions of
Citizenship Act of 1955. Where the question of citizenship is disputed, the person
concerned shall not be deported until the question of citizenship is settled. Govt.
of A.P. v. Syed Mohd., AIR 1962 SC 1773.
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Chakmas who are foreigners are entitled to the rights to life under Article
21. When they are prepared to apply for Indian citizenship and pending this
applications, they are not liable to be forcibly evicted from India. National Human
Rights Commission v. State of Arunachal Pradesh, 1996 (1) SCC 742 = AIR
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1996 SC 1234 = 1996 (1) Supreme 295 = 1996 (2) SCJ 135.
PART-III
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Fundamental Rights
General
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12. Definition:– In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,
“the State” includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government
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and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities
within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.
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When a Corporation or an autonomous body can be described as a State
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within the scope of Article 12. Pradip Kumar Biswa v. Indian Institute of
Chemical Technology, 2002 (5) SCC 111.
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Where control by the State is regulatory and deeply pervasive such

institution becomes State. Virendra Kumar Srivastava v. U.P. Rajya Karmachari
Kalyan Nigam and another, AIR 2005 SC 411.
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Board of control for Cricket in India is not State. M/s. Zee Tele Films
Ltd. and another v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 SC 2677 = 2005
AIR SCW 2985.
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Co-operative society is not a State for purpose of Art. 12. 2005 AIR SCW
5031.
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Art. 12 contains inclusive definition’ “other authorities” need not be under

control of the Government. AIR 2005 SC 2677.
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Bharat Earth Movers and Indian Telephone Industries despite dis- investment
continue to be “other authorities”. M. Kumar and etc. v. Bharath Earth Movers
Ltd. and others, AIR 1999 Kar. 343.
13. Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental
rights:– (1) All laws in force in the territory India immediately before the
commencement of this Constitution, in so far as they are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Part, shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void.
(2) The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges
the rights conferred by this Part and any law made in contravention of this
clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void.
(3) In this article, unless the context otherwise requires,–
(a) “law” includes any Ordinance, order, bye-law, rule, regulation,
notification, custom or usage having in the territory of India the
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force of law;
(b) “laws in force” includes laws passed or made by a Legislature
or other competent authority in the territory of India before the
commencement of this Constitution and not previously repealed,
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notwithstanding that any such law or any part thereof may not be
then in operation either at all or in particular areas.
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[(4) Nothing in this article shall apply to any amendment of this
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Constitution made under Article 368.]
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Constitutional amendment is not law within the Article. Hence fundamental
rights cannot be abridged. This is no longer good law. Golaknath v. State of
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Punjab, AIR 1967 SC 1643.
Guidelines issued under the Flag Code. Union of India v. Naveen Jindal
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and another, AIR 2004 SC 1559 = 2004 AIR SCW 705.

Change of religion does not change the status of S.C. as S.T. 2004 AIR
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SCW 1064.
Right of prisoner to education cannot be restrained. AIR 2004 A.P. 366.
Equity would tilt in favour of law but not in favour of its violation. Bhopal
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Singh and others v. Chatter Singh and others, AIR 2000 P&H 34.
Right to Equality
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14. Equality before law:– The State shall not deny to any person
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equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory
of India.
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Caselaw
Refusal to grant leave to appeal against acquittal shall contain reasons. State
of H.P. v. Paras & others, AIR 2008 SC 930.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1971, Section 12.
Blind employee can offer to retire and request employment to his dependent.
Bhagwan Das & Co. v. Punjab State Electricity Board, AIR 2008 SC 190.
Employment of woman in bars cannot be barred. Anuj Garg v. Hostel
Association of India and others, AIR 2008 SC 663.
Termination of service of Air Hostess on ground of pregnancy is held invalid.
AIR 1981 SC 1829.
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Gender equality – Guidelines. Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, AIR 1997
SC 3011.
Negative equality cannot be pleaded. Kastha Niwarak G.S.S. Maryadit,
Indore v. President, Indore Development Authority, AIR 2006 SC 1142.
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Nobody can claim equality in illegality. U.P. State Sugar Corpn. Ltd. &
Anr. v. Sant Raj Singh & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 2296.
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Daily wage employees and permanent employees belong to different classes.
No question of any legitimate expectation arises. Secretary, State of Karnataka
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& Ors. v. Umadevi & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 1806.
Special audit involves civil consequences. Hence principles of natural justice
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shall be followed. Rajesh Kumar and others v. DCIT and others, AIR 2007 SC
181.
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Regulating Ayurveda Medicines and not regulating Unani Medicines is not
discriminatory. State of Bihar and others v. Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhavan
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(P) Ltd. and others, AIR 2005 SC 932 = 2005 AIR SCW 515.
TADA is not discriminatory enactment. Prakash Kumar @ Prakash Bhutto
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v. State of Gujarat, AIR 2005 SC 1075 = 2005 AIR SCW 493.

Conditions of tender are general. Reasonable deviations do not invalidate
the acceptance. Kesulal Mehta v. Rajasthan Tribal Areas Development Co-
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operative Federation Ltd. and others, AIR 2005 Raj. 55.

Members holding office under pleasure of the Governor are not entitled
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to notice before they are terminated. 2005 AIR SCW 1086.

Chief Justice enquiring into allegations of a Judge on administrative side
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does not suffer from bias when he is hearing an appeal against the orders of
the same Judge on judicial side. Sobha Hymavathi Devi v. Sethi Gangadhara
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Swamy and others, AIR 2005 SC 800.

Amendment made applicable to one State only is not valid. 2005
AIR SCW 3393.
If the Act prescribes a different period of limitation than the one provided
under Limitation Act, it cannot be said that the provision in the Act is discriminatory.
2005 AIR SCW 3285.
Non-mention or wrong mention of a provision of statute does not invalidate

the action if the act is otherwise sustainable. 2004 AIR SCW 504.
Institutional preference upto 50% is permissible. Saurabh Chaudri and
others v. Union of India and others, AIR 2004 SC 361 = 2003 AIR SCW 6392.
Classification on grounds of qualifications is not discriminatory. 2004 AIR
SCW 1178.
Cess on milk plant at 10 ps. per litre is arbitrary. Punjab Dairy Development
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Board and another etc. v. Ceppam Milk Specialities Ltd. and others etc., AIR
2004 SC 4466 = 2004 AIR SCW 4778.
District-wise election disabling candidates to apply in more than one district
is valid. AIR 2001 SC 2010.
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When employees themselves wanted bifurcation of cadre and differential
scales, discrimination cannot be pleaded. Union of India and others v. Anil Kumar
and others, etc., etc., AIR 1999 SC 2229.
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Choice of date for classification is not always discriminatory, depends upon
the object sought to be achieved. Union of India and others v. M.V. Valliappan
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and others, AIR 1999 SC 2526.
Plea of promissory estoppel will not prevail over violation of law and natural
or
justice. AIR 2000 Mad. 41.
15. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race,
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caste, sex or place of birth:–
(1) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only
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of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.

(2) No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place
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of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction or

condition with regard to–
(a) access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public
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entertainment; or
(b) the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public
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resort maintained wholly or partly out of State funds or dedicated

to the use of the general public.
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(3) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special
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provision for women and children.

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[(4) Nothing in this article or in clause (2) of Article 29 shall prevent
the State from making any special provision for the advancement of any
socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled
Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.]
1. Added by the Constitution (First Amndt.) Act, 1951, Section 2, w.e.f. 18-6-1951.
[(5) Nothing in this article or in sub-clause (g) of clause (1) of article

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19 shall prevent the State from making any special provision, by law, for
the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens
or for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes in so far as such special
provisions relate to their admission to educational institutions including private
educational institutions, whether aided or unaided by the State, other than
the minority educational institutions referred to in clause (1) of article 30.]
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Caselaw
Reservation in terms of domicile is permissible under Art. 15(1) or 16(1).

2003 AIR SCW 6392.
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Reservation of 33-1/3% in favour of women does not violate 50% rule.
Md. Abdul Azeez Asad and etc., etc. v. State of Andhra Pradesh and others,
AIR 2005 A.P. 389.
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Art. 15(4):-- Forward class woman marrying the Scheduled Caste husband
is not entitled to Scheduled Caste status. 2005 AIR SCW 715.
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16. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment:– (1)
There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to
or
employment or appointment to any office under the State.
(2) No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent,
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place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated
against in respect of, any employment or office under the State.
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(3) Nothing in this article shall prevent Parliament from making any law
prescribing, in regard to a class or classes of employment or appointment
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to an office 2[under the Government of, or any local or other authority within,
a State or Union territory, any requirement as to residence within that State
or Union territory] prior to such employment or appointment.
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(4) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any
provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any
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backward class of citizens which, in the opinion of the State, is not adequately
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represented in the services under the State.

[(4A) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any
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provision for reservation 4[in matters of promotion, with consequential seniority,

1. Ins. by the Constitution (Ninety Third Amendment) Act, 2005, w.e.f. 20-1-2006.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Sch., for “under
any State specified in the First Schedule or any local or other authority within its territory,
any requirement as to residence within that State.”
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-seventh Amndt.) Act, 1995, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 17-6-1995.
4. Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty-fifth Amndt.) Act, 2001, Sec. 2, w.r.e.f. 17-6-1995.
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to any class] or classes of posts in the services under the State in favour
of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes which, in the opinion
of the State, are not adequately represented in the services under the State.]
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[(4B) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from considering
any unfilled vacancies of a year which are reserved for being filled up in
that year in accordance with any provision for reservation made under clause
(4) or clause (4A) as a separate class of vacancies to be filled up in any
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succeeding year or years and such class of vacancies shall not be considered
together with the vacancies of the year in which they are being filled up
for determining the ceiling of fifty per cent reservation on total number of
vacancies of that year.]
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(5) Nothing in this article shall affect the operation of any law which
provides that the incumbent of an office in connection with the affairs of
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any religious or denominational institution or any member of the governing
body thereof shall be a person professing a particular religion or belonging
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to a particular denomination.
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Classification of employees into different grades based on educational
qualifications is sustainable. G.M. Mohan & others v. Union of India and others,
AIR 2008 SC 305.
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Abolishing of posts, when bona fide. State of Haryana v. Navaneeth Varma,
AIR 2008 SC 417.
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Mere pendency of vigilance case is no ground to refuse promotion. Coal

India Ltd. v. Saroj Kumar Mishra, AIR 2007 SC 1706.
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Long delay in applying for compassionate appointment proves that the family
is otherwise capable of maintaining itself. State of J&K & Ors. v. Sajad Ahmed
Mir, AIR 2006 SC 2743.
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Catch-up rule from promoting reserved candidates is permissible. M. Nagaraj

and others v. Union of India and others, AIR 2007 SC 71.
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Regulation of services of some persons only and not all leads to unrest,
is not permissible. Ram Singh and others v. Union Territory, Chandigarh and
others, AIR 2004 SC 969 = 2004 SCC (L&S) 774.
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Deputationist has no right to claim absorption. U.O.I. through Govt. of

Pondicherry and another v. Ramakrishnan and others, AIR 2005 SC 4295 =
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2005 AIR SCW 5147.

Where the employee has no option but to accept the term, such unjust
term can be invalidated. Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd. and
another v. Brojo Nath Ganguly and another, AIR 1986 SC 1571.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Eighty-first Amndt.) Act, 2000, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 9-6-2000.
There should be a promotional opportunity in every employment. State of

Tripura and others v. K.K. Roy, AIR 2004 SC 1249 = 2004 AIR SCW 1.
Transfer on grounds of misbehaviour with director is not punitive. Union
of India and others v. Janardhan Debanath and another, AIR 2004 SC 1632
= 2004 AIR SCW 953.
Post falling vacant as successful candidate did not join post cannot be
filled up by any other candidate even though qualified when he is not included
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in the select panel. Bihar State Electricity Board v. Suresh Prasad and others,
AIR 2004 SC 1724.
Compassionate appointment cannot be claimed if the status of the family
is rich. 2004 (4) Scale 155.
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Fixing different retirement ages to different classes of persons in the same
establishment such as Board level employees and non-Board level employees is
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valid. Suresh Chandra Singh and others v. Fertilizer Corpn. of India Ltd. and
others, AIR 2004 SC 4536 = 2004 AIR SCW 4266.
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Government rules of procedure are binding on procedures to be adopted
by the Government. AIR 2004 SC 3776.
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Pension and pensionary benefits of the retired employee cannot be appropriated
to any other dues subsequently arisen. AIR 2001 SC 2433.
Creamy layer concept was introduced for the first time. Indra Sawhney’s
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case, 1993 AIR SCW 3682.
Single post – When the candidate is selected by panel is appointed the
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panel ceases, subsequent vacancy cannot be filled up by another person in the

panel. AIR 2000 SC 2900.
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17. Abolition of untouchability:– “Untouchability” is abolished and

its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising
out of “Untouchability” shall be an offence punishable in accordance with
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law.
18. Abolition of titles:– (1) No title, not being a military or academic
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distinction, shall be conferred by the State.

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(2) No citizen of India shall accept any title from any foreign State.
(3) No person who is not a citizen of India shall, while he holds any
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office of profit or trust under the State, accept without the consent of the
President any title from any foreign State.
(4) No person holding any office of profit or trust under the State shall,
without the consent of the President, accept any present, emolument, or office
of any kind from or under any foreign State.
Right to Freedom
19. Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech,
etc.:– (1) All citizens shall have the right–
(a)
to freedom of speech and expression;
(b)
to assemble peaceably and without arms;
(c)
to form associations or unions;
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(d)
to move freely throughout the territory of India;
(e)
to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India; 1[and]
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(f)
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(g)
to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade
or business.
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[(2) Nothing in sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall affect the operation
of any existing law, or prevent the State from making any law, in so far
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as such law imposes reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right
conferred by the said sub-clause in the interests of 4[the sovereignty and
or
integrity of India,] the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign
States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court,
defamation or incitement to an offence.]
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(3) Nothing in sub-clause (b) of the said clause shall affect the operation
of any existing law in so far as it imposes, or prevent the State from making
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any law imposing, in the interests of 4[the sovereignty and integrity of India
or] public order, reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right conferred
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by the said sub-clause.

(4) Nothing in sub-clause (c) of the said clause shall affect the operation
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any law imposing, in the interests of 4[the sovereignty and integrity of India
or] public order or morality, reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the
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right conferred by the said sub-clause.

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(5) Nothing in 5[sub-clauses (d) and (e)] of the said clause shall affect
the operation of any existing law in so far as it imposes, or prevent the
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State from making any law imposing, reasonable restrictions on the exercise
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 20.06.1979.
2. Sub-clause (f) omitted by Ibid.
3. Subs. by the Constitution (First Amndt.) Act, 1951, Sec. 3.
4. Ins. by the Constitution (Sixteenth Amndt.) Act, 1963, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 5.10.1963.
5. Subs. for “sub-clauses (d), (e) and (f)” by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act,
1978, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 20.06.1979.
of any of the rights conferred by the said sub-clauses either in the interests
of the general public or for the protection of the interests of any Scheduled
Tribe.
(6) Nothing in sub-clause (g) of the said clause shall affect the operation
any law imposing, in the interests of the general public, reasonable restrictions
on the exercise of the right conferred by the said sub-clause, and, in particular,
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[nothing in the said sub-clause shall affect the operation of any existing law
in so far as it relates to, or prevent the State from making any law relating
to,–
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(i) the professional or technical qualifications necessary for practising
any profession or carrying on any occupation, trade or business,
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(ii) the carrying on by the State, or by a Corporation owned or
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controlled by the State, of any trade, business, industry or service,
whether to the exclusion, complete or partial, of citizens or otherwise].
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Caselaw
Restriction of selection for national film awards to only those certified by

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Censor Board is not unreasonable. Directorate of Film Festivals and others v.
Gaurav Aswin Jain and others, AIR 2007 SC 1640.
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While considering the restrictions it is open to the Court to refer to directive

principles of State policy. State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kuresh Kassab
Jamat and others, AIR 2006 SC 212.
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Unless overt actions are shown on behalf of audience, the Speaker cannot
be prosecuted for exciting the audience. Madhu Limayee v. SDM, (1970) 3 SCC
446.
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Article 19(1)(d) should be read with Article 21. Maneka Gandhi v. Union
of India, AIR 1978 SC 597.
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Tests for obscenity indicated. Director General, Directorate General of

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Doordarshan & Ors. v. Anand Patwardhan & Anr., AIR 2006 SC 3346.
When matter was subjudice trial by media is not freedom of Press. Rajendra
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Sail v. Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association and others, AIR 2005 SC
2473 = 2005 AIR SCW 767.
While criticising judgment, the Press shall not indulge in scurrilous language
and impute motives to the Judge. Rajendra Sail v. Madhya Pradesh High Court
Bar Association and others, AIR 2005 SC 2473.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (First Amndt.) Act, 1951, Sec. 3, w.e.f. 18.6.1951.
Levy of tax on MSOs (Multi System Operators) is valid. It comes within

entertainment tax. State of West Bengal and others v. Purvi Communication Pvt.
Ltd. and others, AIR 2005 SC 1849 = 2005 AIR SCW 1447.
Education is an occupation. It is not the same as business or trade. P.A.
Inamdar and others v. State of Maharashtra and others, AIR 2005 SC 3226
= 2005 AIR SCW 3923.
Fundamental rights and the nature of restrictions tabulated. 2004 AIR SCW
147.
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Right to form associations though fundamental, it does not confer any
right to carry out all the functions for which it is formed. Dharam Dutt and
Advocate – Right to practice is not a fundamental right. It is statutory.
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Bar Council of India v. High Court of Kerala, AIR 2004 SC 2227 = 2004
AIR SCW 2684.
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Hunger strike permission is refused. Shanmugaraj v. Deputy Superintendent
of Police, Tenkasi and another, AIR 2004 Mad. 235.
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Prescribing higher qualifications than those fixed by AICTE is permissible
for it calls for higher excellence. State of Tamil Nadu and another v. S.V.
Bratheep (minor) and others, AIR 2004 SC 1861.
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Owner of hoardings has no fundamental right. Their removal on ground
of traffic hazard is valid. AIR 2001 SC 1736.
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Permission granted to the Press to interview the under-trial is subject to
prison rules. State, through Supdt., Central Jail, N. Delhi v. Charulata Joshi
and another, AIR 1999 SCW 1379.
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Freedom to fly National Flag comes under freedom of expression. It can

be regulated. Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, The
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Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and Flag Code regulate the
use of National Flag. Union of India v. Naveen Jindal, AIR 2004 SC 1559
= 2004 (2) SCC 510 = 2004 (1) Supreme 880.
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20. Protection in respect of conviction for offences:– (1) No person

shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of a law in force at
the time of the commission of the Act charged as an offence, nor be subjected
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to a penalty greater than that which might have been inflicted under the law
in force at the time of the commission of the offence.
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(2) No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence
more than once.
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(3) No person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness

against himself.
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Accused cannot be compelled to give his hair for identification. Amrit Singh
v. State of Punjab, AIR 2007 SC 132.
Satisfaction of the Inspecting authority must be recorded before the Inspection.

So is the case with the sanctioning authority. R.K. Dalmia v. Delhi Administration,
AIR 1962 SC 1808.
Accused was charged under TADA for kidnap. He was also charged in
criminal court for kidnap under IPC. He is acquitted by the criminal court.
Doctrine of Autrefois acquit applies. Mukhtiar Ahmed Ansari v. State (NCT
of Delhi), AIR 2005 SC 2804 = 2005 AIR SCW 2379.
Rape does not include all kinds of penetration. Restricted to penile/vaginal
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penetration only. 2004 AIR SCW 3449.
The protection against self-incrimination under Article 20 extends also to
the investigation by the police and their questioning the Sarpanch under Section
161, Criminal Procedure Code. The person accused of offence or likely to be
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charged can exercise the right under Article 20, even if matters which are not
under the consideration of the police, but likely when raised at a further date
may implicate him as accused. Nandini Satpathy v. P.L. Dani, AIR 1978 SC
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1025 = 1978 (3) SCR 608 = 1978 (2) SCC 424 = 1978 Cri.L.J. 968.
21. Protection of life and personal liberty:– No person shall be
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deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure
established by law.
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Sexual harassment violates human rights. Visakha v. State of Rajasthan,
AIR 1997 SC 3011.
Heirs of Pakistani national killed in army custody are not entitled to any
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compensation. Masooda Praveen v. Union of India, AIR 2007 SC 1840.

Natural and human rights are included in this article. Olga Tellis v. Bombay
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Municipal Corporation, AIR 1986 SC 180.

Compensation can be awarded to victims of custodial violence. Rudul Shah
v. State of Bihar, AIR 1983 SC 1086.
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Children of a woman prisoner shall be allowed to be retained with her

and they shall be given all facilities for their maintenance. R.D. Upadhyay v.
State of A.P. & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 1946.
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Child offenders are entitled to special facilities. Sheela Barse v. Union of

India, AIR 1986 SC 1773.
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Solitary confinement shall not be resorted. Sunil Batra v. Delhi Administration,

AIR 1978 SC 1675.
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Public hanging prohibited.A.G. India v. Lachma Devi, 1989 Supp. (1) SCC
244.
Handcuffing is offensive to human dignity. Charles Sobhraj v. Superintendent
of Central Jail, AIR 1978 SC 1514.
Delay in execution may result in converting death sentence into life
imprisonment. T. Vateeswaran v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 1983 SC 361.
Healthy environment is included in right to life. Bandhua Mukti Morcha

v. Union of India, AIR 1984 SC 802.
Bail to brothers, all but one granted bail keeping one of them as hostage.
Srichand P. Hinduja v. State through CBI, New Delhi, AIR 2002 SC 401.
Successive bail applications on the same grounds is not permissible. Kalyan
Chandra Sarkar etc. v. Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav and another, AIR
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2005 SC 921 = 2005 AIR SCW 536.
Delay in execution due to judicial process is no ground for commutation
of sentence. Gurmeet Singh v. State of U.P., AIR 2005 SC 3611 = 2005 AIR
SCW 4852.
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No one can be compelled to undergo DNA test. Haribhai Chanabhai Vora
and others v. Keshubhai Haribhai Vora, AIR 2005 Guj. 157.
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Under-trial prisoners are entitled to fundamental rights but they are not
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absolute. (Pappu Yadav’s case). Kalyan Chandra Sarkar etc. v. Rajesh Ranjan
alias Pappu Yadav and another, AIR 2005 SC 921 = 2005 AIR SCW 957.
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Uphar Cinema Tragedy case – Compensation granted to successors of heirs.
2005 SCC (Crl.) 1256.
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Rule of speedy trial applies to civil matters also. Salem Advocates’ Bar
Association, Tamil Nadu v. Union of India, AIR 2005 SC 3353 = 2005 AIR
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SCW 3827.
Identification of foreigners does not amount to deprivation of life and liberty.
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Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India and another, AIR 2005 SC 2920 = 2005
AIR SCW 3393.
Fair trial – Witnesses threatened, material witnesses not examined – There
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is no fair trial. Case was remanded and transferred to another State. Zehera
Habibulla Shaik v. State of Gujarat, 2004 AIR SCW 2324.
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Right to marry is not suspended if one of the parties is suffering from

HIV. AIR 2003 SC 664.
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Use of CNC fuel by motor vehicles is made mandatory. AIR 2001 SC

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1948.
Failure to file charge sheet within sixty days does not extinguish the right
for bail after the charge sheet is subsequently filed. AIR 2001 SC 1910.
Taj Trapezium – Environmental directions issued. M.C. Mehta v. Union
of India and others, AIR 1999 SC 3192.
[21A. Right to education:– The State shall provide free and compulsory
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education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner
as the State may, by law, determine.]
Caselaw
Differential fees structure between Kendriya Vidhyalaya and Project Schools

is justified. P. Raveendran v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 Kar. 232
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(NOC).
22. Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases:– (1)
No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being
informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest nor shall he
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be denied the right to consult, and to be defended by, a legal practitioner
of his choice.
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(2) Every person who is arrested and detained in custody shall be
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produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of twenty-four hours
of such arrest excluding the time necessary for the journey from the place
or
of arrest to the court of the magistrate and no such person shall be detained
in custody beyond the said period without the authority of a magistrate.
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(3) Nothing in clauses (1) and (2) shall apply-
(a) to any person who for the time being is an enemy alien; or
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(b) to any person who is arrested or detained under any law providing
for preventive detention.
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(4) No law providing for preventive detention shall authorise the detention
of a person for a longer period than three months unless–
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(a) an Advisory Board consisting of persons who are, or have been,

or are qualified to be appointed as, Judges of a High Court has
reported before the expiration of the said period of three months
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that there is in its opinion sufficient cause for such detention:

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Provided that nothing in this sub-clause shall authorise the detention

of any person beyond the maximum period prescribed by any law
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made by Parliament under sub-clause (b) of clause (7); or

(b) such person is detained in accordance with the provisions of any
law made by Parliament under sub-clauses (a) and (b) of
clause (7).
1. Ins. by Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002, dt. 12-12-2002, w.e.f. 1-4-2010.
(5) When any person is detained in pursuance of an order made under

any law providing for preventive detention, the authority making the order
shall, as soon as may be, communicate to such person the grounds on which
the order has been made and shall afford him the earliest opportunity of
making a representation against the order.
(6) Nothing in clause (5) shall require the authority making any such
order as is referred to in that clause to disclose facts which such authority
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considers to be against the public interest to disclose.
(7) Parliament may by law prescribe–
(a) the circumstances under which, and the class or classes of cases
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in which, a person may be detained for a period longer than three
months under any law providing for preventive detention without
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obtaining the opinion of an Advisory Board in accordance with
the provisions of sub-clause (a) of clause (4);
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(b) the maximum period for which any person may in any class or
or
classes of cases be detained under any law providing for preventive
detention; and
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(c) the procedure to be followed by an Advisory Board in an inquiry
under sub-clause (a) of clause (4).
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Civil arrest and deportation are not covered by preventive detention. Madhu
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Limayee in re, AIR 1969 SC 1014.

Confession made to police is admissible in departmental enquiry. Commr.
of Police, Delhi v. Narender Singh, AIR 2006 SC 1800.
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Right to defend through legal practitioner and right to be informed about

the grounds of detention are mandatory. Gopalan v. State of Madras, AIR 1950
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SC 29.
Black marketing does not come under public order. Romesh Lal Jain v.
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Naginder Singh Rana and others, AIR 2006 SC 336.

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Detention period cannot be extended for the period covered by parole or

by reason of any bail order. Sunil Fulchand Shah v. Union of India and others,
AIR 2000 SC 1023.
The fact that some incidents are stale does not make the detention invalid
if even one incident is of recent origin. 2005 AIR SCW 159.
Detention by police – Guidelines of Supreme Court. 1994 (4) SCC 26;
1997 SCC 417.
Seer of Kanchi Mutt case – Transfer from one State to another on ground
that the prosecution is making serious allegations against the defence lawyer
and prosecuting the junior lawyers. 2005 AIR SCW 5410.
Glorification of Sati is a distinct offence apart from the offence of violating
prohibitory orders. 2003 AIR SCW 217.
Grounds mean not only facts but also the material on which the facts
are based. Sophia Gulam Mohd. Bham v. State of Maharashtra and others,
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AIR 1999 SC 3051.
Right against Exploitation
23. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour:– (1)
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Traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labour
are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence
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punishable in accordance with law.
(2) Nothing in this Article shall prevent the State from imposing compulsory
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service for public purposes, and in imposing such service the State shall not
make any discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste or class
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or any of them.
24. Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.:– No
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child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any
factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.
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Caselaw
Salt miners are directed to protect child labour. 2003 (7) Scale 474.
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Right to Freedom of Religion

25. Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and
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propagation of religion:– (1) Subject to public order, morality and health

and to the other provisions of this Part, all persons are equally entitled to
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freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate
religion.
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(2) Nothing in this article shall affect the operation of any existing law
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or prevent the State from making any law–

(a) regulating or restricting any economic, financial, political or other
secular activity which may be associated with religious practice;
(b) providing for social welfare and reform or the throwing open of
Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all classes and
sections of Hindus.
Explanation I:– The wearing and carrying of kirpans shall be deemed

to be included in the profession of the Sikh religion.
Explanation II:– In sub-clause (b) of clause (2), the reference to
Hindus shall be construed as including a reference to persons professing the
Sikh, Jaina or Buddhist religion, and the reference to Hindu religious institutions
shall be construed accordingly.
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Caselaw
Measure of administrative control over religious endowment. Commissioner,

HRE v. Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiyar of Sri Shrur Mutt, AIR 1954 SC 282.
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Secular matters such as management can be controlled by the State. M.P.
Gopalakrishnan Nair and another v. State of Kerala and others, AIR 2005 SC
3053 = 2005 AIR SCW 2292.
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Right to cure ailments through “faith healing” cannot be claimed as
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fundamental right. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava v. A.P. Verma and others, AIR 2005
All. 175.
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Differences between Hinduism and Jainism – Explained. Bal Patil and
another v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 SC 3173 = 2005 AIR SCW
3762.
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Burial of the dead by Muslims is a religious practice. Police are directed
to protect this right. Mohammad Gani v. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul
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District, Dindigul and others, AIR 2005 Mad. 359.

Anand Margis Tandava Dance is not a part of religion. Acharya Jagdishwar-
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anand Avadhuta, etc. v. Commissioner of Police, Calcutta and another, AIR

1984 SC 51; 2004 AIR SCW 1887.
Art. 25(2):-- Rejection of application for construction of Church on the
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ground that there are only a few Christians in the locality is not valid. Albert
Raj v. The District Collector, Kanyakumari and others, AIR 2005 Mad. 444.
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26. Freedom to manage religious affairs:– Subject to public order,

morality and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall
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have the right–

(a) to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable
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purposes;
(b) to manage its own affairs in matters of religion;
(c) to own and acquire movable and immovable property; and
(d) to administer such property in accordance with law.
Caselaw
This Article does not create any new rights. It protects such of those
practices well established already prior to 1950. M.P. Gopalakrishnan Nair and
another v. State of Kerala and others, AIR 2005 SC 3053 = 2005 AIR SCW
2292.
27. Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular
religion:– No person shall be compelled to pay any taxes, the proceeds
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of which are specifically appropriated in payment of expenses for the
promotion or maintenance of any particular religion or religious denomination.
28. Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious
worship in certain educational institutions:– (1) No religious instruction
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shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State
funds.
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(2) Nothing in clause(1) shall apply to an educational institution which
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is administered by the State but has been established under any endowment
or trust which requires that religious instruction shall be imparted in such
institution.
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(3) No person attending any educational institution recognised by the
State or receiving aid out of State funds shall be required to take part in
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any religious instruction that may be imparted in such institution or to attend
any religious worship that may be conducted in such institution or in any
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premises attached thereto unless such person or, if such person is a minor,
his guardian has given his consent thereto.
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Cultural and Educational Rights

29. Protection of interests of minorities:– (1) Any section of the
citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct
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language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the
same.
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(2) No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution

maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only
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of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

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Madarasas established by Muslim community are not entitled to be recognised

for grant-in-aid as religious minority institutions. Committee of Management,
Anjuman Madarsa Noorul Islam Dehra Kalan, Ghazipur and Ors. v. State of
U.P. and Ors., AIR 2007 (NOC) 1989 (All.); Kerala Education Bill in re, AIR
1958 SC 1959.
Minority status shall be counted on the State basis – Relevant considerations

indicated. Bal Patil and another v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 SC
3172 = 2005 AIR SCW 3762.
30. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational
institutions:– (1) All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall
have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their
choice.
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[(1A) In making any law providing for the compulsory acquisition of
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any property of an educational institution established and administered by
a minority, referred to in clause (1), the State shall ensure that the amount
fixed by or determined under such law for the acquisition of such property
is such as would not restrict or abrogate the right guaranteed under that
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clause.]
(2) The State shall not, in granting aid to educational institutions,
discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under
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the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language.
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Minority means non-dominant group. TMA Pai v. State of Karnataka, AIR
2003 SC 355.
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Minority institution cannot increase fees during the academic year. L.
Nageswaran v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors., AIR 2009 (NOC) 416. (Mad.).
Courts can interfere with the maladministration of minority institutions. All
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Saints High School v. Government of A.P., AIR 1980 SC 1042.
TMA Pai’s case. T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka, AIR 2003
SC 395.
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Islamic Academy case. AIR 2003 SC 3724.

When equal pay for equal work granted once was subsequently withdrawn,
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the Court can direct not to recover the excess payments. 2005 AIR SCW 172.
Interference of State in the administration of minority educational institutions
shall be nil upto under-graduate level. P.A. Inamdar and others v. State of
Maharashtra and others, AIR 2005 SC 3226 = 2005 AIR SCW 3923.
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Linguistic and religious minority status shall be determined taking State as

a unit. AIR 2003 SC 355.
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The linguistic and religious minorities are entitled to establish their own
educational institutions. They have a right (1) to create a machinery for its
management; (2) to appoint teaching and non-teaching staff and take suitable
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disciplinary action against them; (3) to admit eligible students of their choice;
and (4) to use properties for the benefit of the institution but the Government
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has a right to prescribe qualifications for staff and prescribe the service conditions
for the staff. The Government has a right to create a mechanism for redressal
of the grievances. The Government has a right, if the institution is aided, to
supervise the proper utilization of funds. Malankara Syrian Catholic College v.
T. Jose, AIR 2007 SC 570.
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1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec. 4, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
2. Sub-heading “Right to Property” omitted by the Constitution, (forty-fourth Amendment)
Act, 1978, S.5, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
Art. 31A Fundamental Rights 31
31. Compulsory acquisition of property:– 1[xxx]

Caselaw
Minority institution receiving aid will not lose its right of self-management.
Secretary, Malankara Syrian Catholic College v. T. Jose & Ors., AIR 2007 SC
570.
Respect to National Anthem by standing while the song is sung will not
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offend religious sentiment. Bijoe Emmanual v. State of Kerala, AIR 1987 SC
748.
[Saving of Certain Laws]
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3
[31A. Saving of laws providing for acquisition of estates, etc.:–
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[(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in Article 13, no law providing for–
(a) the acquisition by the State of any estate or of any rights therein
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or the extinguishment or modification of any such rights, or
(b) the taking over of the management of any property by the State
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for a limited period either in the public interest or in order to secure
the proper management of the property, or
or
(c) the amalgamation of two or more corporations either in the public
interest or in order to secure the proper management of any of
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the corporations, or
(d) the extinguishment or modification of any rights of managing agents,
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secretaries and treasurers, managing directors, directors or managers

of corporations, or of any voting rights of shareholders thereof,
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or
(e) the extinguishment or modification of any rights accruing by virtue
of any agreement, lease or licence for the purpose of searching
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for, or winning, any mineral or mineral oil, or the premature

termination or cancellation of any such agreement, lease or licence,
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shall be deemed to be void on the ground that it is inconsistent

with, or takes away or abridges any of the rights conferred by
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[Article 14 or Article 19]:
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1. Repealed by the Constitution, (forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, S.5,

w.e.f. 20-6-1979. S.6.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec.3 (w.e.f. 3-1-1977)
3. Ins. by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951, Sec. 4 (with retrospective effect).
4. Subs. by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1955, S.3.
5. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec.7, for “Article 14,
Article 19 or Article 31” (w.e.f. 20-6-1979).
32 The Constitution of India Art. 31A
Provided that where such law is a law made by the Legislature of a

State, the provisions of this article shall not apply thereto unless such law,
having been reserved for the consideration of the President, has received
his assent:]
[Provided further that where any law makes any provision for the
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acquisition by the State of any estate and where any land comprised therein
is held by a person under his personal cultivation, it shall not be lawful for
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the State to acquire any portion of such land as is within the ceiling limit
applicable to him under any law for the time being in force or any building
or structure standing thereon or appurtenant thereto, unless the law relating
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to the acquisition of such land, building or structure, provides for payment
of compensation at a rate which shall not be less than the market value
thereof.]
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(2) In this article,–
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[(a) the expression “estate” shall, in relation to any local area, have
the same meaning as that expression or its local equivalent has in
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the existing law relating to land tenures in force in that area and
shall also include–
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(i) any jagir, inam or muafi or other similar grant and in the States
of 3[Tamil Nadu] and Kerala, any janmam right;
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(ii) any land held under ryotwari settlement;

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(iii) any land held or let for purposes of agriculture or for purposes
ancillary thereto, including waste land, forest land, land for pasture
or sites of buildings and other structures occupied by cultivators
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of land, agricultural labourers and village artisans;]

(b) the expression “rights”, in relation to an estate, shall include any
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rights vesting in a proprietor, sub-proprietor, under-proprietor,

tenure-holder, 4[raiyat, under-raiyat] or other intermediary and any
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rights or privileges in respect of land revenue.

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1. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventeenth Amendment) Act, 1964, Sec. 2. w.e.f. 20-6-1964.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventeenth Amendment) Act, 1964, sec. 2, for sub-clause(a)
(with retrospective effect).
3. Subs. by the Madras State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1968 (53 of 1968), sec. 4, for
“Madras” (w.e.f. 14-1-1969)
4. Ins. by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1955, Sec.3 (with retrospective effect).
Comments
The question whether the inclusion of invalid enactments in 9th Schedule

saves them from invalidity is still open. Minerva Mills Ltd. v. Union of India,
AIR 1986 SC 2030.
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[31B. Validation of certain Acts and Regulations:– Without
prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in Article 31A, none
of the Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule nor any of the
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provisions thereof shall be deemed to be void, or ever to have become
void, on the ground that such Act, Regulation or provision is inconsistent
with, or takes away or abridges any of the rights conferred by, any provisions
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of this Part, and notwithstanding any judgment, decree or order of any court
or tribunal to the contrary, each of the said Acts and Regulations shall, subject
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to the power of any competent Legislature to repeal or amend it, continue
in force.]
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[31C. Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles:–
Notwithstanding anything contained in Article 13, no law giving effect to the
or
policy of the State towards securing 3[all or any of the principles laid down
in Part IV] shall be deemed to be void on the ground that it is inconsistent
with, or takes away or abridges any of the rights conferred by 4[Article
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14 or Article 19]; and no law containing a declaration that it is for giving
effect to such policy shall be called in question in any court on the ground
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that it does not give effect to such policy:

Provided that where such law is made by the Legislature of a State,
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the provisions of this article shall not apply thereto unless such law, having
been reserved for the consideration of the President, has received his assent.]
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31D. Saving of laws in respect of anti-national activities:– 5[xxx].

Right to Constitutional Remedies
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32. Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part:–

(1) The right to move the Supreme Court by appropriate proceedings for
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the enforcement of the rights conferred by this Part is guaranteed.

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1. Ins. by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951, Sec.5, w.e.f. 18-6-1951.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1971, Sec. 3 (w.e.f. 20-4-1972).
3. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976 Sec.4, for “the principles
specified in clause(b) or clause(c) of Article 39” (w.e.f. 3-1-1977).
4. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec. 8, for “Article 14,
Article 19 or article 31” (w.e.f. 20-6-1979).
5. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, Section 2, w.e.f.
13-4-1978.
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(2) The Supreme Court shall have power to issue directions or orders
or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition,
quo warranto and certiorari, whichever may be appropriate, for the
enforcement of any of the rights conferred by this part.
(3) Without prejudice to the powers conferred on the Supreme Court
by clauses (1) and (2), Parliament may by law empower any other court
to exercise within the local limits of its jurisdiction all or any of the powers
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exercisable by the Supreme Court under clause (2).
(4) The right guaranteed by this Article shall not be suspended except
as otherwise provided for by this Constitution.
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Caselaw
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Guidelines for obtaining patient’s consent indicated. Sumitra Kohli v. Prabha
Manchanda and Another, AIR 2008 SC 1355.
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Supreme Court approved OBC reservations, creamy layer and 50% as the
maximum reservation. Indira Shawney v. Union of India, AIR 1993 SC 477.
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Cow slaughter is valid provided it is not total. State of Gujart v. Mirzapur
Moti Kuresh Kassab Jamat and others, AIR 2006 SC 212.
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Water dispute does not include maintenance of common reservoirs. Supreme
Court has no jurisdiction to entertain disputes in such matters. Mulla Periyar
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Dam case, AIR 2006 SC 1428.

The authority cannot plead lack of funds for laying the essential road. Ratlam
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Municipality v. Vardichand, AIR 1980 SC 1422.

Merely because the victim happens to be Scheduled Caste or Scheduled
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Tribe, the offence cannot be treated as an atrocity against S.Cs. and S.Ts.
Ramadas and others v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 2007 SC 155.
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Judicial review is permissible on the order of the President removing a

Judge. Sarojini Ramaswamy v. Union of India, AIR 1992 SC 2219.
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Deletion of “Sindh” from National Anthem is not necessary. Sanjeev

Bhatnagar v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 SC 2841.
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Persons interned in jails are also entitled to Swatantrata Sainik Samman

Pension. West Bengal Freedom Fighters’ Organization v. Union of India and
others, AIR 2004 SC 5143.
[33. Power of Parliament to modify the rights conferred by this

1
Part in their application to Forces, etc.:– Parliament may, by law,

determine to what extent any of the rights conferred by this Part shall, in
their application to,–
(a) the members of the Armed Forces; or
(b) the members of the Forces charged with the maintenance of public
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order; or
(c) persons employed in any bureau or other organisation established
by the State for purposes of intelligence or counter intelligence;
or
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(d) persons employed in, or in connection with, the telecommunication
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systems set up for the purposes of any Force, Bureau or Organisation
referred to in clauses (a) to (c).
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be restricted or abrogated so as to ensure the proper discharge of their
duties and the maintenance of discipline among them.]
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34. Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law
is in force in any area:– Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions
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of this Part, Parliament may by law indemnify any person in the service of
the Union or of a State or any other person in respect of any act done
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by him in connection with the maintenance or restoration of order in any

area within the territory of India where martial law was in force or validate
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any sentence passed, punishment inflicted, forfeiture ordered or other act

done under martial law in such area.
35. Legislation to give effect to the provisions of this Part:–
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Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,–

(a) Parliament shall have, and the Legislature of a State shall not have,
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power to make laws–

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(i) with respect to any of the matters which under clause (3) of Article
16, clause (3) of Article 32, Article 33 and Article 34 may be
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provided for by law made by Parliament; and

(ii) for prescribing punishment for those acts which are declared to
be offences under this Part;
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Fiftieth Amendment) Act, 1984, Sec.2, for article 33
(w.e.f. 11-9-1984)
and Parliament shall, as soon as may be after the commencement

of this Constitution, make laws for prescribing punishment for the
acts referred to in sub-clause (ii);
(b) any law in force immediately before the commencement of this
Constitution in the territory of India with respect to any of the
matters referred to in sub-clause (i) of clause (a) or providing for
punishment for any act referred to in sub-clause (ii) of that clause
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shall, subject to the terms thereof and to any adaptations and
modifications that may be made therein under Article 372, continue
in force until altered or repealed or amended by Parliament.
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Explanation:– In this article, the expression “law in force” has the
same meaning as in Article 372.
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Comments
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Articles 12 to 35:– The fundamental rights guaranteed are equality before
law [Art. 14]; Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste,
or
sex or place of birth [Art. 15]; equality of opportunity in matters of public
employment [Art. 16]; abolition of untouchability [Art. 17]; abolition of titles [Art.
18]; freedom of speech etc.; freedom to assemble; freedom to form associations;
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freedom to move freely throughout India [Art. 19]; protection against double
jeopardy [Art. 20]; protection to life and personal liberty [Art. 21]; right to
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education [Art. 21-A]; protection against detention [Art. 22]; prohibition of traffic
in human beings and forced labour [Art. 23]; prohibition of employment of children
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[Art. 24]; right to conscience and right to profess religion [Art. 25]; freedom
to carry on religious affairs [Art. 26]; freedom from paying taxes for promotion
of any particular religion [Art. 27]; freedom as to attendance at religious
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instructions or religious worship in educational institutions [Art. 28]; protection

of interest of minorities [Art. 29]; right of minorities to establish and administer
educational institutions [Art. 30]; compulsory acquisition of property [Art. 31];
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(since repealed under 44th Amendment Act of 1978); Arts. 31-A, 31-B and 31-
C are all additional clauses relating to the acquisition of properties; remedies for
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enforcement of fundamental rights [Art. 32]; exemption of armed forces from

the application of fundamental rights [Art. 33]; restriction on fundamental rights
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during martial law [Art. 34]. Legislative competence to give effect to fundamental
rights is conferred on the Parliament and not on State legislatures.
For enforcement or protection or implementation of the fundamental rights
the Union Government may issue executive orders or legislate enactments.
Judiciary has the power to interdict any order or legislation which affects the
fundamental rights. Mala fide, unreasonable orders and orders which do not
contain any reasons are hit by Art. 14. Classification of persons for conferring
benefits into distinct groups is permissible if such classifications achieve the
purposes for which classification is made. Reservation of post for socially and
economically backward classes in public employment and in seats in educational
institutions is valid, provided the backward classes are identified properly by the
commissions specially constituted for those purposes. The classification of
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reserved categories into creamy layer and others and the classification of
Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes into A, B, C and
D does not offend Art. 14. Freedom of Press is included in the freedom of
speech. No man can be punished twice for the same offence will not apply
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to different punishments under different enactments which follow different
procedures. A person prosecuted for excise offence can be punished under
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disciplinary proceedings relating to his employment. Freedom of conscience is
protected if the person at the prayer meetings stands up showing respect for
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National Anthem without singing or participating in chorus at religious congregations.
Right to religious and linguistic minorities to establish their own institutions is
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subject to the general rules of supervision and control when such institution receive
grants or recognition. Labour laws will apply to all institutions irrespective whether
they belong to religious or linguistic minorities or otherwise.
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Repeal of Art. 31 and its reincorporation in Art. 300-A does not really
effect the basic right to compensation for property acquired by State except
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for the fact that the amount of compensation now payable after Amendment
depends more on the discretion of the Government by “fixing” the amount of
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compensation in some particular cases involving land reforms. Since, such

discretion cannot be arbitrary and fanciful, determination of compensation can
still be questioned as arbitrary. According to old law, a citizen can be deprived
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of his property if there a law and if such law describes the method of calculating
compensation. After the change, the Estate Abolition Acts which prescribed the
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procedure for arriving the amount of compensation and the Land Ceiling Acts
and the Bank Nationalisation Act which “fixed” the compensation have become
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valid.
The effect of Arts. 31-A and 31-B that no law providing for acquisition
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of estates shall be declared invalid on the ground that it offends any of the
fundamental rights and that all such laws when they are included in the 9th
Schedule should not be treated as having become invalid for the reason that
any of the provisions offend the Constitution. The effect of Art. 31-C is that
no law which purports to have been made in pursuance of the directive principles
of State policy shall be declared as invalid on the ground that the said Act does
not achieve the purpose intended. It is however open to the Court to decide
whether the impugned enactment encroaches upon any of the basic features of
the Constitution and whether the impugned enactment does not achieve the objects
of State policy. This is so because, the latter part of Art. 31-C that “and no
law containing declaration that it is giving effect to such policy shall be called
in question in any court on the ground that it does not give effect to such
policy” was struck down by the Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati v. State
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of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461; Assam Sillimenite v. Union of India, AIR 1992
SC 938.
By including Art. 32 within the part dealing with fundamental rights, the
right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights itself
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is made a fundamental right and the right to approach the Supreme Court being
the basic feature this right cannot be restricted by any law including by an
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Amendment to the Constitution. Under this power the Supreme Court cannot
legislate any enactment giving effect to any of the fundamental rights. It can
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direct their enforcement or interdict any act which infringes on any of the
fundamental rights. For instance, where preventive detention is ordered the court
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can prevent the arrest in very exceptional circumstances. [Additional Secretary
to the Govt. of India v. Alka Subhash, 1992 Supp. (1) SCC 496]. Therefore,
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it is advised that a writ to be filed in such circumstances have to be a writ
of certiorari and not a writ of mandamus. [Deepak Bajaj v. State of Maharashtra,
AIR 2009 SC 628]. However, in recent times, the Supreme Court has been issuing
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what are called guidelines judgments with a direction that the said guidelines
may be enforced by all authorities. The guidelines issued by the Supreme Court
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on foreign adoptions, on opening of blood banks and for protection of women

in public places are all being enforced in toto by all the authorities concerned.
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The power of the Supreme Court to enforce fundamental rights couple

with a right conferred in this regard on the citizen means in substance that the
court can not only interdict the orders which may infringe upon the citizen’s
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fundamental rights but also issue orders to the executive to make appropriate
rules in this regard which enable the citizens to enjoy the fundamental rights.
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The series of judgments rendered by the Supreme Court on environment may

also be referred. Moreover, the court had made it clear that in so far as the
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applicability of such of the fundamental rights which are also human rights can
be applied to foreigners also. The court for instance directed that Chakmas cannot
be deported by force without following lawful procedure and that foreign women
are entitled to the rights under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence
Act.
Art. 38 Directive Principles of State Policy 39
Fundamental Rights are rights conferred on citizens by the Constitution and

fundamental duties are the obligations the Constitution has cast upon the States
in relation to its citizens styled as directive principles of State policy. By nature,
the orders which may be given by the Courts in relation to the objectives of
State policy can be only recommendations as no effective writ can be issued
in this regard. That is how guidelines jurisprudence has come into vogue. For
instance, in the case of foreign adoptions, blood banks and protection of women
at work places, the guidelines themselves are being followed and acted upon.
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In the case of irretrievable breakdown of marriage as a ground for divorce,
the Supreme Court itself has directed that the High Courts may adopt this ground
while granting divorce and it is now a matter of time that the lower judiciary
also may adopt it as a rule treating that they are bound by the law laid down
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by the Supreme Court.
All the fundamental rights or human rights the fact that they are granted
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only to the citizens does not deprive the foreigner to claim protection of such
of those fundamental rights such as right to life. That is why, citizens are entitled
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to the enforcement of all constitutional rights. The foreigners are entitled to the
protection of some of those which come under human rights.
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Directive Principles of State Policy
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“the State” has the same meaning as in Part III.
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37. Application of the principles contained in this Part:– The

provisions contained in this Part shall not be enforceable by any Court, but
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the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance
of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles
in making laws.
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38. State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare

of the people:– 1[(1)] The State shall strive to promote the welfare of the
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people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may a social order

in which justice, social, economic and political, shall inform all the institutions
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of the national life.

[(2) The State shall, in particular, strive to minimise the inequalities
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in income, and endeavour to eliminate inequalities in status, facilities and

opportunities, not only amongst individuals but also amongst groups of people
residing in different areas or engaged in different vocations.]
1. Article 38 renumbered as clause (1) by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act,
1978, Sec. 9, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
Caselaw
Where occupants are not encroachers, they are entitled to rehabilitation.

Nature Lovers Movement v. State of Kerala and others, AIR 2000 Ker. 131.
Court cannot direct the State to construct sports stadium which is an
executive function. Retired Official Association, Namakkal and others v. Sports
Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, Chennai and others, AIR 2005
Mad. 365.
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39. Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State:– The
State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing–
(a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an
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adequate means of livelihood;
(b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the
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community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good;
(c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the
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concentration of wealth and means of production to the common
detriment;
or
(d) that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women;
(e) that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and the
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tender age of children are not abused and that citizens are not
forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their
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age or strength;
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[(f) that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a
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healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that

childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against
moral and material abandonment.]
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The object of this Article is creation of welfare State. Kesavananda Bharti

v. State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461.
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Foreign adoptions are recommended by the Supreme Court. Prime

consideration is the welfare of the child. Lakshmikant Pandey v. Union of India,
AIR 1984 SC 469. See also Basant v. Narayanaiha, 1938 Mad. 807.
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Compensation for the death of a child who died in motor accident outside
the school while she was proceeding to quench a thirst due to non-availability
of water in the school is maintainable. All India Lawyers Union (Delhi-Unit)
v. Union of India and others, AIR 1999 Del. 120.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec. 7, w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
[39A. Equal justice and free legal aid:– The State shall secure that
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the operation of the legal system promotes justice, on a basis of equal

opportunity, and shall, in particular, provide free legal aid, by suitable
legislation or schemes or in any other way, to ensure that opportunities for
securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other
disabilities.]
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Caselaw
This Article may be read with Art. 21. Hussainara Khatoon v. State of
Bihar, AIR 1979 SC 1369.
40. Organisation of village panchayats:– The State shall take steps
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to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and
authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-
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government.
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41. Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain
cases:– The State shall, within the limits of its economic capacity and
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development, make effective provision for securing the right to work, to
education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age,
sickness and disablement, and in other cases of undeserved want.
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Caselaw
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Each institution can have its own scheme of examinations. Miss. Debopriya
Ganguly v. State of West Bengal and others, AIR 2005 Cal. 76.
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Sanction of medical expenses cannot be withdrawn on the expiry of the

applicant. Chatrubhuja Behera v. State of Orissa, AIR 2005 Ori. 63.
42. Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity
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relief:– The State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions
of work and for maternity relief.
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Maternity benefit shall be made available to casual employees also. AIR

2000 SC 1274.
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43. Living wage, etc., for workers:– The State shall endeavour to
secure, by suitable legislation or economic organisation or in any other way,
to all workers, agricultural, industrial or otherwise, work, a living wage,
conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life and full enjoyment of
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec. 8, w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
leisure and social and cultural opportunities and, in particular, the State shall
endeavour to promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative
basis in rural areas.
Caselaw
Increase in the number of holidays is not unreasonable. M.R.F. Ltd. v.

Inspector, Kerala Govt. and others, AIR 1999 SC 188.
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[43A. Participation of workers in management of industries:– The
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State shall take steps, by suitable legislation or in any other way, to secure
the participation of workers in the management of undertakings, establishments
or other organisations engaged in any industry.]
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44. Uniform civil code for the citizens:– The State shall endeavour
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to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of
India.
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Comments
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Article 44:-- In order to clear the doubt about the liability of a Muslim
husband to pay maintenance to the divorced wife, the Supreme Court recommended
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enactment of Uniform Civil Code.
Notwithstanding the recommendation the Parliament passed an Act whereby
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the responsibility of paying maintenance shall be shared by the husband’s relative

and the Wakf Board. Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, AIR 1985 SC
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945.
[45. Provision for early childhood care and education to children
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below the age of six years:– The State shall endeavour to provide early
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childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age
of six years.]
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46. Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled

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Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections:– The State shall
promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the
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weaker sections of the people, and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes

and the Scheduled Tribes, and shall protect them from social injustice and
all forms of exploitation.
2. Subs. by Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002, dt. 12-12-2002, w.e.f. 1.4.2010.
47. Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the
standard of living and to improve public health:– The State shall regard
the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people
and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in
particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the
consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs
which are injurious to health.
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Caselaw
Corporate Hospitals charging very high fees – Government is directed to

create a grievance redressal in addition to consumer protection. P.R. Subhash
Chandran v. Govt. of A.P. and others, AIR 2000 A.P. 272.
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48. Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry:– The State
shall endeavour to organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and
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scientific lines and shall, in particular, take steps for preserving and improving
the breeds, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch
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and draught cattle.
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[48A. Protection and improvement of environment and
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safeguarding of forests and wild life:– The State shall endeavour to protect
and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of
the country.]
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Caselaw
Large scale mining undertaken contrary to rules is stayed. Ashwani Chobisa
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v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 Raj. 58 (NOC).

Liberal construction must conform with the object of the statute. State
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of West Bengal and others v. Surjit Kumar Rana, AIR 2004 SC 1851 = 2004
AIR SCW 597.
Supreme Court had an occasion in which it gave comprehensive direction
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to Public Ecology particularly in cases of (1) shipbuilding; (2) relocation of

pollution causing industries. The directions include the time frame within which
the orders of the Government should be implemented. The principle that polluter
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should pay and shall pay himself was reaffirmed. Research Foundation for
Science, Technology & National Resource Policy v. Union of India, 2005 (10)
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SCC 510.
49. Protection of monuments and places and objects of national
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importance:– It shall be the obligation of the State to protect every monument

or place or object of artistic or historic interest, 2[declared by or under law
made by Parliament] to be of national importance, from spoilation, disfigurement,
destruction, removal, disposal or export, as the case may be.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec.27, for “declared by
Parliament by law”.
50. Separation of judiciary from executive:– The State shall take

steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of
the State.
Caselaw
Separation of judiciary from criminal side – Report called for from

Arunachal Pradesh. 2005 AIR SCW 5172.
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51. Promotion of international peace and security:– The State shall
endeavour to–
(a) promote international peace and security;
(b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations;
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(c) foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the
dealings of organised people with one another; and
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(d) encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
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Comments
Articles 36 to 51:– While enacting the chapter on directive principles of

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State policy, the Constitution has made it clear that the State in India is a welfare
State, its economy is inclusive of all sections of the people particularly the lowest
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of the law and is expressly non-exploitative in character. Though the Supreme
Court cannot issue any directives in the nature of mandamus to the State to
legislate a law in conformity with the principles stated in this chapter, the Courts
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can take into consideration the objectives of the principles while making any
orders in which the said principles are involved. Though the court cannot direct
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any State to make any law on full employment, the Court will certainly sustain
any law in the direction of creating employment such as Rural Employment
Guarantee Act notwithstanding the fact that it will not cover all the rural
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unemployed. Any law made by the State to control the industry by means of
regulation will be upheld by the Court on the ground that it discourages monopoly.
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Similarly, when any legislation is made to take over excess properties above the
ceiling fixed, such law will surely get a nod from the judiciary applying the
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principles contained in the directive principles of State policy and such law cannot
be treated as a law authorising total expropriation of property. The fact that
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a legislation satisfies the declaration contained therein that it is designed to achieve

the directives of State policy does not preclude the Supreme Court to examine
whether such law satisfies the declaration contained therein.
Treaties cannot form a cause in Supreme Court. Berubari Union in re,
AIR 1960 SC 845.
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1[PART IVA
Fundamental Duties
51A. Fundamental Duties:– It shall be the duty of every citizen of
India.
(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions,
the National Flag and the National Anthem;
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(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national
struggle for freedom;
(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
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(d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon
to do so;
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(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst
all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional
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or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the
dignity of women;
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(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
(g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests,
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lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living
creatures;
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(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry
and reform;
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(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective
activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of
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endeavour and achievement.]

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[(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education
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to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of
six and fourteen years.]
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Supreme Court laid down as a rule of law that the pollutor shall pay and
he shall also pay himself. Indian Council of Enviro-legal Action v. Union of
India, AIR 1996 SC 1446.
2. Added by the Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002, dt. 12-12-2002,
w.e.f. 1-4-2010.
Court directed preservation of Visva Bharti Ambience. Sushanta Tagore and

others v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 SC 1975 = 2005 AIR SCW
1299.
National flag guidelines. Union of India v. Naveen Jindal and another, AIR
2004 SC 1559 = 2004 AIR SCW 705.
Early retirement age for Air hostesses from flying duties is a valid condition
of service. 2003 AIR SCW 5891.
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PART-V
THE UNION
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CHAPTER I – THE EXECUTIVE
The President and Vice-President
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52. The President of India:– There shall be a President of India.
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53. Executive power of the Union:– (1) The executive power of
the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him
or
either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this
Constitution.
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(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision, the
supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in
the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
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(3) Nothing in this Article shall–

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(a) be deemed to transfer to the President any functions conferred by

any existing law on the Government of any State or other authority;
or
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(b) prevent Parliament from conferring by law functions on authorities

other than the President.
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54. Election of President:– The President shall be elected by the

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members of an electoral college consisting of–

(a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and
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(b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

[Explanation:– In this Article and in Article 55, State includes the
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National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of Pondicherry.]

1. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventieth Amendment) Act, 1992 S. 2, w.e.f. 1-6-1995.
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55. Manner of election of President:– (1) As far as practicable,

there shall be uniformity in the scale of representation of the different States
at the election of the President.
(2) For the purpose of securing such uniformity among the States inter
se as well as parity between the States as a whole and the Union, the number
of votes which each elected member of Parliament and of the Legislative
Assembly of each State is entitled to cast at such election shall be determined
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in the following manner:–
(a) every elected member of the Legislative Assembly of a State shall
have as many votes as there are multiples of one thousand in the
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quotient obtained by dividing the population of the State by the
total number of the elected members of the Assembly;
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(b) if, after taking the said multiples of one thousand, the remainder
is not less than five hundred, then the vote of each member referred
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to in sub-clause (a) shall be further increased by one;
or
(c) each elected member of either House of Parliament shall have such
number of votes as may be obtained by dividing the total number
of votes assigned to the members of the Legislative Assemblies
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of the States under sub-clauses (a) and (b) by the total number
of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament, fractions
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exceeding one-half being counted as one and other fractions being

disregarded.
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(3) The election of the President shall be held in accordance with the
system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote
and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot.
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[Explanation:– In this Article, the expression “population” means the

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population as ascertained at the last preceding census of which the relevant

figures have been published:
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Provided that the reference in this Explanation to the last preceding

census of which the relevant figures have been published shall, until the
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relevant figures for the first census taken after the year 2[2026] have been
published, be construed as a reference to the 1971 census.]
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec. 12, for the
Explanation w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amendment) Act, 2001, Sec. 2, for the figures
“2000”, w.e.f. 21-2-2002.
56. Term of office of President:– (1) The President shall hold office
for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office:
Provided that–
(a) the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-
President, resign his office;
(b) the President may, for violation of the Constitution, be removed
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from office by impeachment in the manner provided in Article 61;
(c) the President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term,
continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
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(2) Any resignation addressed to the Vice-President under clause (a)
of the proviso to clause (1) shall forthwith be communicated by him to the
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Speaker of the House of the People.
57. Eligibility for re-election:– A person who holds, or who has held,
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office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution,
be eligible for re-election to that office.
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58. Qualifications for election as President:– (1) No person shall
be eligible for election as President unless he–
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(a) is a citizen of India,
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(b) has completed the age of thirty-five years, and

(c) is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
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(2) A person shall not be eligible for election as President if he holds

any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of
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any State or under any local or other authority subject to the control of
any of the said Governments.
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Explanation:– For the purposes of this Article, a person shall not be

deemed to hold any office of profit by reason only that he is the President
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or Vice-President of the Union or the Governor 1[xxx] of any State or is

a Minister either for the Union or for any State.
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59. Conditions of President’s office:– (1) The President shall not

be a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature
of any State, and if a member of either House of Parliament or of a House
1. The words “or Rajpramukh or Uparajpramukh” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh
Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec. 29 and Sch.
of the Legislature of any State be elected President, he shall be deemed

to have vacated his seat in that House on the date on which he enters upon
his office as President.
(2) The President shall not hold any other office of profit.
(3) The President shall be entitled without payment of rent to the use
of his official residences and shall be also entitled to such emoluments,
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allowances and privileges as may be determined by Parliament by law and,
until provision in that behalf is so made, such emoluments, allowances and
privileges as are specified in the Second Schedule.
(4) The emoluments and allowances of the President shall not be
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diminished during his term of office.
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60. Oath or affirmation by the President:– Every President and every
person acting as President or discharging the functions of the President shall,
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before entering upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the
Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme
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Court available, an oath or affirmation in the following form, that is to say–
swear in the name of God

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“I, A.B., do —————————— that I will faithfully execute
solemnly affirm
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the office of President (or discharge the functions of the President) of

India and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the
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Constitution and the law and that I will devote myself to the service and
well-being of the people of India.”.
61. Procedure for impeachment of the President:– (1) When a
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President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge

shall be preferred by either House of Parliament.
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(2) No such charge shall be preferred unless–

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(a) the proposal to prefer such charge is contained in a resolution which

has been moved after at least fourteen days’ notice in writing signed
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by not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of

the House has been given of their intention to move the resolution,
and
(b) such resolution has been passed by a majority of not less than
two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
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(3) When a charge has been so preferred by either House of Parliament,

the other House shall investigate the charge or cause the charge to be
investigated and the President shall have the right to appear and to be
represented at such investigation.
(4) If as a result of the investigation a resolution is passed by a majority
of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House by which
the charge was investigated or caused to be investigated, declaring that the
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charge preferred against the President has been sustained, such resolution
shall have the effect of removing the President from his office as from the
date on which the resoultion is so passed.
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62. Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of
President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual
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vacancy:– (1) An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of
the term of office of President shall be completed before the expiration of
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the term.
(2) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President occurring
or
by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held
as soon as possible after, and in no case later than six months from, the
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date of occurrence of the vacancy; and the person elected to fill the vacancy
shall, subject to the provisions of Article 56, be entitled to hold office
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for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his
office.
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63. The Vice-President of India:– There shall be a Vice-President

of India.
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64. The Vice-President to be ex officio Chairman of the Council

of States:– The Vice-President shall be ex officio Chairman of the Council
of States and shall not hold any other office of profit:
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Provided that during any period when the Vice-President acts as

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President or discharges the functions of the President under Article

65, he shall not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Council
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of States and shall not be entitled to any salary or allowance payable to

the Chairman of the Council of States under Article 97.
Comments
Article 64:-- Vice-President holds two posts. He shall be the ex officio

Chairman of Rajya Sabha also. If he is removed from office as Vice-President
by a simple majority of both Houses separately voting, he shall cease to be the

Chairman of Rajya Sabha as well. While acting as President, he shall not function
as Chairman of Rajya Sabha during which period, the Dy. Chairman takes the
place of Chairman, but it does not mean that Dy. Chairman can function as
Vice-President.
65. The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his
functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence,
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of President:– (1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the
office of the President by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or
otherwise, the Vice-President shall act as President until the date on which
a new President elected in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter
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to fill such vacancy enters upon his office.
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(2) When the President is unable to discharge his functions owing to
absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-President shall discharge his
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functions until the date on which the President resumes his duties.
(3) The Vice-President shall, during, and in respect of, the period while
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he is so acting as, or discharging the functions of, President, have all the
powers and immunities of the President and be entitled to such emoluments,
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Caselaw
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When there is prospective overruling, the Government can retain the tax
already collected. AIR 2001 SC 1723.
66. Election of Vice-President:– (1) The Vice-President shall be
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elected by the 1[members of an electoral college consisting of the members

of both Houses of Parliament] in accordance with the system of proportional
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representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such
election shall be by secret ballot.
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(2) The Vice-President shall not be a member of either House of

Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any State, and if a member
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of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any State

be elected Vice-President, he shall be deemed to have vacated his seat in
that House on the date on which he enters upon his office as Vice-President.
1. Subs. for “members of both Houses of Parliament assembled at a joint meeting” by the
Constitution (Eleventh Amendment) Act, 1961, Sec. 2.
(3) No person shall be eligible for election as Vice-President unless

he–
(a) is a citizen of India;
(b) has completed the age of thirty-five years; and
(c) is qualified for election as a member of the Council of States.
(4) A person shall not be eligible for election as Vice-President if he
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holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government
of any State or under any local or other authority subject to the control
of any of the said Governments.
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Explanation:– For the purposes of this Article, a person shall not be
deemed to hold any office of profit by reason only that he is the President
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or Vice-President of the Union or the Governor 1[xxx] of any State or is
a Minister either for the Union or for any State.
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67. Term of office of Vice-President:– The Vice-President shall hold
office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his
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office:
Provided that–
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(a) a Vice-President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the
President, resign his office;
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(b) a Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution

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of the Council of States passed by a majority of all the then

members of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People;
but no resolution for the purpose of this clause shall be moved
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unless at least fourteen days’ notice has been given of the intention
to move the resolution;
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(c) a Vice-President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term,

continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
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68. Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-

President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual
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vacancy:– (1) An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of

the term of office of Vice-President shall be completed before the expiration
of the term.
1. The words “or Rajpramukh or uparajpramukh” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh
Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec. 29 and Sch.
(2) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring

by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held
as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy, and the person
elected to fill the vacancy shall, subject to the provisions of Article 67, be
entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date on which
he enters upon his office.
69. Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President:– Every Vice-President
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shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe before the President,
or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation in
the following form, that is to say–
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“I, A.B., do —————————— that I will bear true faith and
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solemnly affirm
allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will
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faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.”.
70. Discharge of President’s functions in other contingencies:–
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Parliament may make such provision as it thinks fit for the discharge of the
functions of the President in any contingency not provided for in this Chapter.
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[71. Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a
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President or Vice-President:– (1) All doubts and disputes arising out of

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or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be

inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court whose decision shall be
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final.
(2) If the election of a person as President or Vice-President is declared
void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him in the exercise and performance
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of the powers and duties of the office of President or Vice-President, as

the case may be, on or before the date of the decision of the Supreme
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Court shall not be invalidated by reason of that declaration.

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(3) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may by

law regulate any matter relating to or connected with the election of a
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President or Vice-President.
(4) The election of a person as President or Vice-President shall not
be called in question on the ground of the existence of any vacancy for
whatever reason among the members of the electoral college electing him.]
1. Subs. by the (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
72. Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend,

remit or commute sentences in certain cases:– (1) The President shall
have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of
punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person
convicted of any offence–
(a) in all cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial;
(b) in all cases where the punishment or sentence is for an offence
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against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power
of the Union extends;
(c) in all cases where the sentence is a sentence of death.
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(2) Nothing in sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall affect the power
conferred by law on any officer of the Armed Forces of the Union to suspend,
remit or commute a sentence passed by a Court Martial.
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(3) Nothing in sub-clause (c) of clause (1) shall affect the power to
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suspend, remit or commute a sentence of death exercisable by the Governor
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[xxx] of a State under any law for the time being in force.
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President’s powers are independent of judiciary. Godse v. State of

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Maharashtra, AIR 1961 SC 600.
Power of pardon is an essential attribute of sovereign power. Epuru
Sudhakar & Anr. v. Govt. of A.P. & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 3385.
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Remission of sentence does not mean acquittal. AIR 2001 SC 2231.

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73. Extent of executive power of the Union:– (1) Subject to the

provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of the Union shall extend–
(a) to the matters with respect to which Parliament has power to make
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laws; and
(b) to the exercise of such rights, authority and jurisdiction as are
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exercisable by the Government of India by virtue of any treaty or

agreement:
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Provided that the executive power referred to in sub-clause (a)

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shall not, save as expressly provided in this Constitution or in any

law made by Parliament, extend in any State 2[xxx] to matters with
1. The words “or Rajpramukh” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956,
Section 29 and Schedule.
2. The words and letters “specified in Part A or Part B of the First Schedule” omitted by
the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule.
respect to which the Legislature of the State has also power to

make laws.
(2) Until otherwise provided by Parliament, a State and any officer or
authority of a State may, notwithstanding anything in this Article, continue
to exercise in matters with respect to which Parliament has power to make
laws for that State such executive power or functions as the State or officer
or authority thereof could exercise immediately before the commencement
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of this Constitution.
Council of Ministers
74. Council of Ministers to aid and advise President:– 1[(1) There
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shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid
and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in
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accordance with such advice:]
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[Provided that the President may require the Council of Ministers to
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reconsider such advice, either generally or otherwise, and the President shall
act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration.]
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(2) The question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered
by Ministers to the President shall not be inquired into in any court.
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75. Other provisions as to Ministers:– (1) The Prime Minister shall
be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed
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by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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[(1-A) The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister,
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in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen per cent, of the total
number of members of the House of the People.
(1-B) A member of either House of Parliament belonging to any political
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party who is disqualified for being a member of that House under paragraph
2 of the Tenth Schedule shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a Minister
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under clause (1) for duration of the period commencing from the date of
his disqualification till the date on which the term of his office as such member
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would expire or where he contests any election to either House of Parliament

before the expiry of such period, till the date on which he is declared elected,
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whichever is earlier.]
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 13,
w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Section 11,
w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
3. Clauses (1A) and (1B) inserted by the Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act, 2003,
w.e.f. 2-1-2004.
(2) The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
(3) The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the
House of the People.
(4) Before a Minister enters upon his office, the President shall administer
to him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out
for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
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(5) A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not
a member of either House of Parliament shall at the expiration of that period
cease to be a Minister.
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(6) The salaries and allowances of Ministers shall be such as Parliament
may from time to time by law determine and, until Parliament so determines,
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shall be as specified in the Second Schedule.
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Articles 52 to 75:– President is the Head of the Union and its executive.
The executive power of the Union extends over all subjects other than those
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covered by legislature and judiciary. He is elected under a system of proportional
representation by single transferable vote. The electoral college of Presidential
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election consists of all the elected members of Lok Sabha and all the elected
Members of Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories (except
those nominated).
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The election can be questioned in the Supreme Court only which sits as
election tribunal and in no other Court.
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The President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister and shall not deviate
from his advice. If for any reason he dissents, he can send back the file to
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the Cabinet for reconsideration. If the Cabinet resubmits its recommendations

as originally framed or modified in accordance with the suggestions of the
President either fully or partly, the President shall accept the reconsidered
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recommendations of the Cabinet. There are a few instances where Presidential

interference changed the course of action proposed by the Cabinet. President
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Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad did not agree to the Hindu Code Bill unless it is divided
into different parts such as Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, Hindu Succession Act,
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1956, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act of 1956, Hindu Adoption and
Maintenance Act, 1956 and the subject of coparcenary is omitted. Hence, the
Hindu Law reforms took the form of four enactments instead of a single Code.
President Zail Singh did not agree with Mr. Rajiv Gandhi on the proposed postal
Bill. The Bill died a natural death on the ground that it failed to secure the
Presidential assent. There is also one instance where the President A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam recommended a passing off a comprehensive enactment on the subject
of “office of profit” instead of making exemption enactments every time such

problem arose. The Prime Minister did not agree to the suggestion and got passed
the enactment granting exemption to a particular office of profit. Therefore, in
order to provide for Cabinet supremacy, the Constitution has made it obligatory
for the President to grant the assent when the Cabinet resubmits its opinion
on the Presidential objection.
The President has certain discretionary power unconnected with Cabinet
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recommendations. He is not bound by the advice of the outgoing Prime Minister
who lost the confidence of the House. He follows, however, the recommendations
of outgoing Prime Minister if for any reason he desires to go for early polls
and for that purpose seeks dissolution of the House. The President is, however,
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bound to seek bona fide the alternatives for the formation of the new Ministry,
in cases of crisis. Where the President is required to follow the recommendation
of any particular Minister holding a special charge of a specified portfolio, it
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is open to him to avoid the Cabinet but where the President dissents with the
opinion of the Minister, he can refer the subject to Cabinet for its approval.
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The President has power to grant pardon, convert the sentence of death
to life imprisonment. The President has power to grant reprieves, and reduce
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sentence for life to any lower punishment. The President is not entitled to convert
the conviction to acquittal. The President has power to grant pardon in respect
of cases arising from Court martial and also power to grant pardon in cases
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of death sentence when the Governor of the State has chosen not to grant the
pardon.
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The President has power to refer any question of law of constitutional

importance to the Supreme Court for opinion. The opinion rendered by the
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Supreme Court is not binding on the Government. The Supreme Court is bound
to take up such reference and is bound to consider the questions submitted to
it for its opinion. The Supreme Court can re-frame the questions if the facts
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of the dispute so warrant. [State of Karnataka v. Union of India, AIR 1978

SC 68]. The Supreme Court cannot refuse to consider the matter submitted to
it. The Supreme Court should consider the matter but may refuse to record
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the opinion. There was one instance when the Supreme Court after hearing on
the Presidential reference omitted to render its opinion. That was a case arising
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out of Babri Masjid. When the Supreme Court asked the Attorney General whether
the Government would follow the opinion of the Supreme Court, the Attorney
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General failed to give any such assurance. While hearing the Presidential reference,
the Supreme Court must hear all the persons interested and also all those who
apply for an opportunity of hearing. Since Presidential reference cannot be called
a lis, it is styled as “In re: Presidential reference”. Even after the Supreme Court
renders its opinion, it is still open to the Court to consider the issues covered
by Presidential reference in any other duly instituted case when such issues are
raised.
Vice President is elected by the Members of Rajya Sabha and the Members
of the Lok Sabha. He is the ex officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha and conducts
its proceedings in the same way as the Speaker conducts the proceedings of
the Lok Sabha. While acting as President he shall have all the privileges and
the salary payable to the President. He can reside in the Presidential Palace. The
fact that he is acting only temporarily as a President does not make any difference
in the status, powers and immunities he should enjoy as a President.
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The term of the office of the President and Vice President is five years.
But, he may continue in the post till the next elected President and Vice President
takes charge. Therefore, the election of the President and Vice President shall
take place before the period of the expiry of their term. If any vacancy occurs
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on account of the death of incumbent or otherwise the election must be held
as early as possible. Just as the election of the President can be questioned
only in the Supreme Court, the election of the Vice President also can be
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questioned in the Supreme Court only.
The business of the Union shall be carried on in the name of the President
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and all orders issued shall be duly authenticated. When once a document is duly
authenticated it is not open for any Court to enquire whether such order is in
or
fact made by the President personally. The rules of business contained in the
notification of the Government of India S.O.No.2297 dt. 3.11.1958, governs the
manner of authentication. [Sarma v. Union of India, AIR 1970 Del. 250]. The
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business rules also provides that the President should allot the subjects to several
Ministries. In case where the Minister concerned is the final authority and the
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President dissents with his view, the President may direct the matter to be
considered by the Cabinet. In such a case, the Cabinet decision may be treated
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as reconsidered recommendation and the same shall be accepted by the President.

The question as to what advice the Cabinet has tendered to the President
being confidential is protected under the Official Secrets Act. The Cabinet cannot
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be compelled to disclose such advice. However, the Commission of Information

under the Right to Information Act held that the recommendation of the Cabinet
can be disclosed after the decision is made on the subject matter under
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consideration.
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The President appoint in his discretion, the Prime Minister whom he

considers as the Leader of the House. The Leader of the majority party or group
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of parties is called the Leader of the House. The President appoints the Ministers
as recommended by the Prime Minister. The number of Ministers to be appointed
shall not exceed 15% of the Members of Lok Sabha. There is nothing like a
Minister losing the confidence of the House. If the no confidence motion has
to be moved, it shall be against the Prime Minister and his entire Cabinet since,
the Cabinet functions as a unit and is jointly responsible to the Parliament. If
the Minister loses the confidence of the Prime Minister, such Member may be
removed by the President, if the Prime Minister recommends his removal.

Whatever be the magnitude of the criticism in the Parliament against the Minister,
he cannot be removed unless Prime Minister recommends his removal. The Prime
Minister may in certain embarrassing circumstances require the Minister to resign
voluntarily. The resignation of T.T. Krishnamachary, the then Finance Minister
involved in Mundra’s scandal was directed to resign, so also the case of V.K.
Krishna Menon who happened to be involved in what was called Zeep scandal.
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The President also appoints all the Constitutional functionaries such as the
Judges of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the High Court, the Attorney
General, the Comptroller & Auditor General, the Election Commission, Finance
Commission and also such other Commissions as the Constitution and the law
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requires to be appointed by the President. Unless the law otherwise provides
they all hold their office at the pleasure of President. The expression “pleasure
of President” means, that the persons can be removed by the President if they
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lose the President’s confidence. The removal of constitutional functionaries is
governed by some special procedures. Judges and the Chief Election Commissioner
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can be removed only through a procedure called impeachment. The Attorney
General, the Comptroller and Auditor General may be removed if the Government
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loses its confidence and recommends to the President their removal. Election
Commissioners other than Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only
on the recommendation by the Chief Election Commissioner who is required to
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make his recommendation of the President. The other Constitutional functionaries
can be removed on the recommendation of the Cabinet. Sometimes, a person
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is removed from his position by abolishing of the post he occupies. Commissions

appointed for some special purposes are removed by not renewing their term
or by abolishing the commission itself.
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The President shall convene the sessions of the Parliament. He addresses

the first session of the Parliament after General Elections and the first session
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of the Parliament at the beginning of each year. His address notwithstanding

the interruptions is treated as read and the same is followed by motion of thanks
which is also treated as passed inspite of no voting is taken by reason of
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disturbances. The President has power to send messages to the Parliament for
discussion of any question of importance under Art. 87. He can send messages
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in respect of any pending bill. If the Parliamentarians are following dilatory tactics
or otherwise delaying consideration the Parliament is bound to take up the matter
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and conclude the business.

The Attorney-General for India
76. Attorney-General for India:– (1) The President shall appoint a
person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court to
be Attorney-General for India.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Attorney-General to give advice to the

Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other
duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred or assigned
to him by the President, and to discharge the functions conferred on him
by or under this Constitution or any other law for the time being in force.
(3) In the performance of his duties the Attorney-General shall have
right of audience in all Courts in the territory of India.
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(4) The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the
President, and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.
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Article 76:-- Attorney General of India occupies a dual post. He is the
advisor to the Union on all legal matters. He is also the advocate for the Union.
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Nobody else can carry out these functions or can anybody else be appointed
even temporarily to carry out his functions. The Attorney General can concede
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the points which he considers as reasonable and correct according to his
conscience, though the same are opposed to the opinion of the Government.
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If he does not agree with the views of the Government he should better resign
and not to continue to assert his positions. That is the reason why the Attorney
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General offers to resign from his post whenever the Government changes after
each election. The Attorney General has to carry out and discharge such other
functions as the President may assign. He should appear before the Commissions
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and Tribunals such as inter-State river water tribunals on behalf of the Union;
He may appear for any State Government on its behalf in which the Union is
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not a party. Even though, the Attorney General is entitled to private practice
he shall not argue against the Union Government when appointed by the State
Government. He may while appearing for private parties oppose the State
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Government. Attorney General is the authority to sanction applications of private

parties in contempt matters. It is only in the case where he himself does not
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prefer to file the contempt application; he shall permit private parties to file
contempt applications. The Attorney General if so requested may address the
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Parliament and participate in discussions. He is not entitled to vote on any issue.

He can also participate if so requested in the discussions of Parliamentary
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Committees.
Conduct of Government Business
77. Conduct of business of the Government of India:– (1) All
executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken
in the name of the President.
(2) Orders and other instruments made and executed in the name of
the President shall be authenticated in such manner as may be specified in
Rules to be made by the President, and the validity of an order or instrument
which is so authenticated shall not be called in question on the ground that
it is not an order or instrument made or executed by the President.
(3) The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction
of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among
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Ministers of the said business.
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Article 77:-- The business of Government of India should be expressed
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to be stated in the name of the President. The business rules contain in S.O.2292
dated 3.11.1958 as subsequently amended from time to time govern the manner
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of authentication of the instruments. When once they are duly authenticated it
is not open to anybody to question that particular order has not been made by
the President under his direct authorisation. In suits by or against the Government
or
of India, the party named shall be the Union of India represented by the Secretary
to the Government. If it is not so styled the suit is liable to be dismissed as
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against the Union.
Minister taking decision involving financial implications without consulting
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Finance Department would be acting contrary to the business rules. State of

Manipur v. All Manipur Petroleum Products Transporters Association & Ors.,
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AIR 2007 (NOC) 1791 (Gau.).

Caselaw
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Delegation of financial powers does not include the power to transfer

members of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal by the President. Ajay Gandhi
and another v. B. Singh and others, AIR 2004 SC 1391 = 2004 AIR SCW
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298.
When the Court gives successive guidelines, revised guidelines will apply.
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Union of India and others v. C. Krishna Reddy, AIR 2004 SC 1194 = 2004
AIR SCW 89.
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78. Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of

information to the President, etc.:– It shall be the duty of the Prime
Minister–
1. Clause (4) omitted by the Constitution (44th Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 12, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
(a) to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of

Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union
and proposals for legislation;
(b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs
of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may
call for; and
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(c) if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the
Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken
by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
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Comments
Article 78:-- It is the duty of the Prime Minister to inform the President
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about all the affairs of the State and particularly about the proposed legislations.
This practice was in accordance with the British tradition where Prime Minister
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meets the monarch periodically. The President, if he is not satisfied with any
decision of the Minister, he may direct the matter to be considered by the Cabinet.
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Readjustment of the number of seats for Parliament and State Assemblies
on the basis of changes in population can take place only after its publication
of the final census figures in 2026. Till then the number of Constituencies for
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the Parliament and State Assemblies shall remain those fixed as above. The
boundaries of the constituencies can be so altered as to make the population
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covered by the constituencies shall be as far as possible equal and shall be as

nearly as possible equal to the total population of the State divided by the number
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of constituencies. It is possible under this scheme that the Parliamentary constituency

in U.P. may have more number of voters because of the higher density of
population than the Parliamentary constituency of Jammu and Kashmir where
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density of population is lower. As of the present the population for each Assembly
constituency and accordingly the Parliamentary constituency is calculated on the
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basis of census figures published in 2001. This situation will continue up to

the year 2026. The time lag between the last meeting of one session of Lok
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Sabha and the first meeting of the next session shall not exceed six months.
It means that Lok Sabha can have any number of sessions in a year and that
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the minimum shall be three as per the present practice. Lok Sabha meets in
3 sessions a year – Budget session, Monsoon session and Winter session. The
President may prorogue the Lok Sabha at any time including while it is in session.
Prorogation means that the Lok Sabha is not in session. Otherwise, when Lok
Sabha adjourns from time to time, it is deemed to be in session during the period
when the Parliament is adjourned. The practice of proroguing the session to
enable the President to issue Ordinance and repeated prorogations to reissue the
same ordinance without legislating an enactment is deprecated both in the case
of Lok Sabha and particularly in the case of State Assemblies [Rao v. Indira,
AIR 1971 SC 1002]. Lok Sabha is presided by Speaker while it is the Chairman
who presides over Rajya Sabha. They conduct the meetings of the Houses which
shall be in accordance with the rules. The quorum for meeting shall be 1/10th
of the strength of the House. Whenever it is discovered that the attendance at
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the House is less than 1/10th the meeting shall be adjourned to meet again after
the quorum is achieved. All matters which required to be voted may be treated
as approved by the House when they are voted by the majority of the members
present. When there is equality of votes the Speaker or Chairman shall have
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the right to exercise his casting vote. The Speaker or the Chairman does not
vote unless he finds that the votes are equally divided. One of the controversial
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situations in the history of the Lok Sabha was the continuance of Somanath
Chatterjee as Speaker at the confidence vote moved by the Prime Minister Man
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Mohan Singh. The Government favoured 125 agreements with U.S. and the CPI
(M) to which the Speaker belongs opposed it tooth and nail. CPI (M) threatened
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to take disciplinary action against the Speaker and did also took the step of
expelling him from the party. This is the illustration to establish the convention
that the Speaker elected to the post is independent of the party to which he
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belongs. In case, the House wants that the voting must be physically counted,
the House then divides and cast their votes in boxes kept on the corridors of
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the Parliament. The names of the Members as to how they voted are published
in the official records of the Parliament.
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The Supreme Court is often found exercising jurisdiction over the Speaker
and Speakers are found to be resisting the court’s interference. In the case of
the issue where the Speaker issued a warrant of arrest against the contemner,
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the court’s interference is upheld under Presidential reference. [AIR 1965 SC

745].
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Supreme Court’s interference with the orders of the Speaker in the case
of corruption of M.Ps. occurring within the premises, notwithstanding the protest
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of the Speaker against making him a party, the order of the Speaker was upheld.
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On the contrary, Speaker’s orders were set aside in the case of bribery
of M.Ps. who voted on the confidence resolution receiving heavy bribes, on
the ground that the alleged bribery took place outside the Parliament. There are
instances where the Supreme Court insisted on the presence of the Speaker in
the Court but there is yet no case where the Speaker is brought before the
Court. It is suggested that the Court may not insist on claiming jurisdiction over
the Speaker but only calls for the records and act accordingly. The independence
and dignity of the Speaker shall not be impaired.
While, the existence of any vacancies or any defect in the conduct of
the business of the House shall not invalidate the proceedings, the participation
of a person who is unqualified is made punishable with penalty of Rs.500/- for
each day of his presence and the same may be recovered from him as a debt
due to the Government. There is one instance when a Member of the Tamil
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Nadu Legislative Assembly when found ultimately to be unqualified being under-
aged at the time of election is required to pay back all the salary and allowances
he had drawn.
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There may be instances where a person gets disqualified after the election
by reason of insolvency, insanity or some other reason as the Parliament may
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provide, or, by reason of defection or by reason of holding an office of profit
[Jaya Bachan v. Union of India, AIR 2006 SC 2119]. The question of
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disqualification has to be decided by the Speaker and not by any other authority
and till such disqualification is decided the member continues to function as
Member. Similarly where a person resigns, then also the Speaker has to necessarily
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hold an enquiry and decide upon the genuineness of the resignation. A Member
of Parliament may cease to be a Member if he gets himself elected to the State
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Legislature, if within a period prescribed he does not resign his seat in the
Assembly. It means, if he does not resign his seat in the Assembly, he continues
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to be a Member of the State Assembly and ceases to be a Member of the

Parliament and if he resigns his membership in the Parliament thereafter his seat
in the Assembly shall be treated as confirmed. If after his resignation from
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Parliament he subsequently resigns from the State Assembly within the time
prescribed he shall not regain his parliamentary seat.
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Powers and Privileges:-- Powers and privileges of the Parliament shall

be those which are being enjoyed by the Parliament eversince the commencement
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of the Constitution and also such of the unamended powers and privileges the
British Parliament had prior to 1950. It means the old British Parliamentary powers
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and privileges are not absolute and they must be read in the context of the
powers and privileges exercised by the Indian Parliament from 1950 upto date.
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It may be noted here that the Indian Parliament, though it is charged by the
Constitution with power to enact a law on the parliamentary privileges it has
not made yet any law on the subject.
CHAPTER-II
PARLIAMENT
General
79. Constitution of Parliament:– There shall be a Parliament for the
Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known
respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People.
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80. Composition of the Council of States:– (1) 1[2[x x x] The Council
of States] shall consist of–
(a) twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance
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with the provisions of clause (3); and
(b) not more than two hundred and thirty-eight representatives of the
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States 3[and of the Union Territories].
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(2) The allocation of seats in the Council of States to be filled by
representatives of the States 3[and of the Union Territories] shall be in
or
accordance with the provisions in that behalf contained in the Fourth Schedule.
(3) The members to be nominated by the President under sub-clause
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(a) of clause (1) shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical
experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely:–
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Literature, science, art and social service.

(4) The representatives of each State 4[xxx] in the Council of States
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shall be elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the

State in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means
of the single transferable vote.
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(5) The representatives of the 5[Union Territories] in the Council of

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States shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law prescribe.

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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Thirty-fifth Amndt.) Act, 1974, Sec. 3, for “The Council of
States”, w.e.f. 1-3-1975.
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2. The words “Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule” omitted
by the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amndt.) Act, 1975, Sec. 5, w.e.f. 26-4-1975.
3. Added by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 3.
4. The words and letters “specified in Part A or Part B of the first Schedule” omitted by
the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 3.
5. Subs. for “States specified in Part C of the First Schedule” by Constitution (Seventh
Amndt.) Act, 1956, Sec. 3.
CONST-5
Caselaw
To be elected to the Council of States residence and domicile are not

material. Kuldip Nayar v. Union of India & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 3127.
[81. Composition of the House of the People:– (1) 2[Subject to
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the provisions of Article 331, 3[xxx], the House of the People shall consist
of–
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(a) not more than 4[five hundred and thirty members] chosen by direct
election from territorial constituencies in the States, and
(b) not more than 5[twenty members] to represent the Union Territories,
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chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law provide.
(2) For the purposes of sub-clause (a) of clause (1)–
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(a) there shall be allotted to each State a number of seats in the House
of the People in such manner that the ratio between that number
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and the population of the State is, so far as practicable, the same
for all States; and
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(b) each State shall be divided into territorial constituencies in such
manner that the ratio between the population of each constituency
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and the number of seats allotted to it is, so far as practicable,
the same throughout the State:
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[Provided that the provisions of sub-clause (a) of this clause shall not
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be applicable for the purpose of allotment of seats in the House of the People
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to any State so long as the population of that State does not exceed six
millions.]
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(3) In this Article, the expression “population” means the population

as ascertained at the last preceding census of which the relevant figures have
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been published:
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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Sec. 4, for Articles 81 & 82.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Thirty-fifth Amndt.) Act, 1974, Sec. 4, for “Subject to the
provisions of Article 331”, w.e.f. 1.3.1975.
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3. The words and figures “and paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule” omitted by the Constitution
(Thirty-sixth Amndt.) Act, 1975, Sec. 5, w.e.f. 26.4.1975.
4. Subs. by the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987 (18 of 1987), Sec. 63, for
“five hundred and twenty-five members”, w.e.f. 30.5.1987.
5. Subs. by the Constitution (Thirty-first Amndt.) Act, 1973, Sec. 2, for “twenty-five
members”.
6. Inserted by the Constitution (Thirty-first Amndt.) Act, 1973, Sec. 2.
[Provided that the reference in this clause to the last preceding census
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of which the relevant figures have been published shall, until the relevant
figures for the first census taken after the year 2[2026] have been published,
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[be construed,–
(i) for the purposes of sub-clause (a) of clause (2) and the proviso
to that clause, as a reference to the 1971 census ; and
(ii) for the purposes of sub-clause (b) of clause (2) as a reference
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to the 4[2001] census.]
82. Readjustment after each census:– Upon the completion of each
census, the allocation of seats in the House of the People to the States and
the division of each State into territorial constituencies shall be readjusted
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by such authority and in such manner as Parliament may by law determine:
Provided that such readjustment shall not affect representation in the
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House of the People until the dissolution of the then existing House:]
[Provided further that such readjustment shall take effect from such
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date as the President may, by order, specify and until such readjustment
takes effect, any election to the House may be held on the basis of the
or
territorial constituencies existing before such readjustment:
Provided also that until the relevant figures for the first census taken
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after the year 6[2026] have been published, it shall not be necessary to
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[readjust–
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(i) the allocation of seats in the House of the People to the States
as readjusted on the basis of the 1971 census ; and
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(ii) the division of each State into territorial constituencies as may be

readjusted on the basis of the 8[2001] census,
under this Article.]
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Caselaw
Till a new election, is notified, elections shall be held on the basis of previous
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delimitation. Ajay Pratap Singh v. Election Commission of India and others,

AIR 2005 MP 252 (NOC).
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1. Inserted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976, Sec. 15, w.e.f. 3.1.1977.
2. Subs. for the figure “2000” by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 2001, w.e.f.
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21.2.2002.
3. Subs. for the words “be construed as a reference to the 1971 census” by Ibid.
4. Subs. for “1991” by the Constitution (Eighty-seventh Amndt.) Act, 2003, w.e.f. 22.6.2003.
5. Inserted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976, Sec. 16, w.e.f. 3.1.1977.
6. Subs. for the figure “2000” by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 2001, w.e.f.
21.2.2002.
7. Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 2001, w.e.f. 21.2.2002.
83. Duration of Houses of Parliament:– (1) The Council of States

shall not be subject to dissolution, but as nearly as possible one-third of
the members thereof shall retire as soon as may be on the expiration of
every second year in accordance with the provisions made in that behalf
by Parliament by law.
(2) The House of the People, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue
for 1[five years] from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer
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and the expiration of the said period of 1[five years] shall operate as a
dissolution of the House:
Provided that the said period may, while a Proclamation of Emergency
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is in operation, be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding
one year at a time and not extending in any case beyond a period of six
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months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate.
84. Qualification for membership of Parliament:– A person shall
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not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in Parliament unless he–
2
[(a) is a citizen of India, and makes and subscribes before some person
or
authorized in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or
affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the
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Third Schedule;]
(b) is, in the case of a seat in the Council of States, not less than
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thirty years of age and, in the case of a seat in the House of the
People, not less than twenty-five years of age; and
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(c) possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that

behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.
[85. Sessions of Parliament, prorogation and dissolution:– (1) The
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President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet
at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene
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between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first
sitting in the next session.
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(2) The President may from time to time–

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(a) prorogue the Houses or either House;

(b) dissolve the House of the People.]
1. Subs. for “six years”, by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 13, w.e.f.
20.6.1979.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Sixteenth Amndt.) Act, 1963, Sec. 3.
3. Subs. by the Constitution (First Amndt.) Act, 1951, Sec. 6, w.e.f. 18-6-1951.
Caselaw
Where interpretation of Article in the Constitution is required, the matter

shall be posted for a larger or Constitution Bench. 2005 AIR SCW 3131.
There is no limitation for constituting fresh Legislative Assembly on its
premature dissolution. AIR 2003 SC 87.
86. Right of President to address and send messages to Houses:–
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(1) The President may address either House of Parliament or both Houses
assembled together, and for that purpose require the attendance of members.
(2) The President may send messages to either House of Parliament,
whether with respect to a Bill then pending in Parliament or otherwise, and
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a House to which any message is so sent shall with all convenient despatch,
consider any matter required by the message to be taken into consideration.
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87. Special address by the President:– (1) At the commencement
of 1[the first session after each general election to the House of the People
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and at the commencement of the first session of each year] the President
shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform
Parliament of the causes of its summons.
or
(2) Provision shall be made by the rules regulating the procedure of
either House for the allotment of time for discussion of the matters referred
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to in such address 2[xxx].
88. Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects Houses:–
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Every Minister and the Attorney-General of India shall have the right to speak
in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, either House, any joint
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sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may

be named a member, but shall not by virtue of this Article be entitled to
vote.
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Officers of Parliament
89. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States:–
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(1) The Vice-President of India shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Council

of States.
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(2) The Council of States shall, as soon as may be, choose a member
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of the Council to be Deputy Chairman thereof and, so often as the office

of Deputy Chairman becomes vacant, the Council shall choose another
member to be Deputy Chairman thereof.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (First Amndt.) Act, 1951, Sec. 7, for “every session”.
2. The words “and for the precedence of such discussion over other business of the House”
omitted by the Constitution (First Amndt.) Act, 1951, Sec. 7.
90. Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the office of
Deputy Chairman:– A member holding office as Deputy Chairman of the
Council of States–
(a) shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the Council;
(b) may at any time, by writing under his hand addressed to the
Chairman, resign his office; and
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(c) may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council
passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council:
Provided that no resolution for the purpose of clause (c) shall be moved
unless at least fourteen days’ notice has been given of the intention to move
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the resolution.
91. Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform
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the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman:– (1) While the office
of Chairman is vacant, or during any period when the Vice-President is acting
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as, or discharging the functions of, President, the duties of the office shall
be performed by the Deputy Chairman, or, if the office of Deputy Chairman
or
is also vacant, by such member of the Council of States as the President
may appoint for the purpose.
(2) During the absence of the Chairman from any sitting of the Council
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of States the Deputy Chairman, or, if he is also absent, such person as
may be determined by the rules of procedure of the Council, or, if no such
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person is present, such other person as may be determined by the Council,

shall act as Chairman.
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92. The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while

a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration:– (1)
At any sitting of the Council of States, while any resolution for the removal
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of the Vice-President from his office is under consideration, the Chairman,

or while any resolution for the removal of the Deputy Chairman from his
office is under consideration, the Deputy Chairman, shall not, though he is
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present, preside, and the provisions of clause (2) of Article 91 shall apply
in relation to every such sitting as they apply in relation to a sitting from
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which the Chairman, or, as the case may be, the Deputy Chairman, is absent.
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(2) The Chairman shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to
take part in the proceedings of, the Council of States while any resolution
for the removal of the Vice-President from his office is under consideration
in the Council, but, notwithstanding anything in Article 100, shall not be
entitled to vote at all on such resolution or on any other matter during such
proceedings.
93. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the

People:– The House of the People shall, as soon as may be, choose two
members of the House to be respectively Speaker and Deputy Speaker
thereof and, so often as the office of Speaker or Deputy Speaker becomes
vacant, the House shall choose another member to be Speaker or Deputy
Speaker, as the case may be.
94. Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices
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of Speaker and Deputy Speaker:– A member holding office as Speaker
or Deputy Speaker of the House of the People–
(a) shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the House
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of the People;
(b) may at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such
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member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member
is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office; and
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(c) may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of
or
the People passed by a majority of all the then members of the
House:
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the resolution:
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Provided further that, whenever the House of the People is dissolved,

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the Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting
of the House of the People after the dissolution.
95. Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform
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the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker:– (1) While the office
of Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the
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Deputy Speaker or, if the office of Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such
member of the House of the People as the President may appoint for the
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purpose.
(2) During the absence of the Speaker from any sitting of the House
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of the People the Deputy Speaker or, if he is also absent, such person as
may be determined by the rules of procedure of the House, or, if no such
person is present, such other person as may be determined by the House,
shall act as Speaker.
96. The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a

resolution for his removal from office is under consideration:– (1) At
any sitting of the House of the People, while any resolution for the removal
of the Speaker from his office is under consideration, the Speaker, or while
any resolution for the removal of the Deputy Speaker from his office is under
consideration, the Deputy Speaker, shall not, though he is present, preside,
and the provisions of clause (2) of Article 95 shall apply in relation to every
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such sitting as they apply in relation to a sitting from which the Speaker,
or, as the case may be, the Deputy Speaker, is absent.
(2) The Speaker shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to
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take part in the proceedings of, the House of the People while any resolution
for his removal from office is under consideration in the House and shall,
notwithstanding anything in Article 100, be entitled to vote only in the first
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instance on such resolution or on any other matter during such proceedings
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but not in the case of an equality of votes.
97. Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman
or
and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker:– There shall be paid to the
Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States, and to the
Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of the People, such salaries
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and allowances as may be respectively fixed by Parliament by law and, until
provision in that behalf is so made, such salaries and allowances as are
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specified in the Second Schedule.

98. Secretariat of Parliament:– (1) Each House of Parliament shall
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have a separate secretarial staff:

Provided that nothing in this clause shall be construed as preventing
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the creation of posts common to both Houses of Parliament.

(2) Parliament may by law regulate the recruitment, and the conditions
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of service of persons appointed, to the secretarial staff of either House of

Parliament.
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(3) Until provision is made by Parliament under clause (2), the President
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may, after consultation with the Speaker of the House of the People or the
Chairman of the Council of States, as the case may be, make rules regulating
the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to the
secretarial staff of the House of the People or the Council of States, and
any rules so made shall have effect subject to the provisions of any law
made under the said clause.
Conduct of Business
99. Oath or affirmation by members:– Every member of either House
of Parliament shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe before the
President, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or
affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
100. Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding
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vacancies and quorum:– (1) Save as otherwise provided in this Constitution,
all questions at any sitting of either House or joint sitting of the Houses shall
be determined by a majority of votes of the members present and voting,
other than the Speaker or person acting as Chairman or Speaker.
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The Chairman or Speaker, or person acting as such, shall not vote
in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case
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of an equality of votes.
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(2) Either House of Parliament shall have power to act notwithstanding
any vacancy in the membership thereof, and any proceedings in Parliament
or
shall be valid notwithstanding that it is discovered subsequently that some
person who was not entitled so to do sat or voted or otherwise took part
in the proceedings.
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(3) Until Parliament by law otherwise provides, the quorum to constitute
a meeting of either House of Parliament shall be one-tenth of the total number
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of members of the House.

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(4) If at any time during a meeting of a House there is no quorum,

it shall be the duty of the Chairman or Speaker, or person acting as such,
either to adjourn the House or to suspend the meeting until there is a quorum.
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Disqualifications of members
101. Vacation of seats:– (1) No person shall be a member of both
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Houses of Parliament and provision shall be made by Parliament by law

for the vacation of a person who is chosen a member of both Houses of
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his seat in one House or the other.

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(2) No person shall be a member both of Parliament and of a House

of the Legislature of a State 1[xxx], and if a person is chosen a member
both of Parliament and of a House of the Legislature of 2[a State], then,
the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Sec. 29 and Sch.
2. Subs. for “such a State” by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 29
and Schedule.
at the expiration of such period as may be specified in rules made by the

President, that person’s seat in Parliament shall become vacant, unless he
has previously resigned his seat in the Legislature of the State.
(3) If a member of either House of Parliament–
(a) becomes subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in 1[clause
(1) or clause (2) of Article 102], or
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[(b) resigns his seat by writing under his hand addressed to the Chairman
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or the Speaker, as the case may be, and his resignation is accepted
by the Chairman or the Speaker, as the case may be,]
his seat shall thereupon become vacant :
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[Provided that in the case of any resignation referred to in sub-clause
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(b), if from information received or otherwise and after making such inquiry
as he thinks fit, the Chairman or the Speaker, as the case may be, is satisfied
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that such resignation is not voluntary or genuine, he shall not accept such
resignation.]
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(4) If for a period of sixty days a member of either House of Parliament
is without permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof, the House
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may declare his seat vacant:
Provided that in computing the said period of sixty days no account
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shall be taken of any period during which the House is prorogued or is

adjourned for more than four consecutive days.
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102. Disqualifications for membership:– (1) A person shall be

disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of either House
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of Parliament–
(a) if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or
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the Government of any State, other than an office declared by

Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder;
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(b) if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent

court;
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(c) if he is an undischarged insolvent;
1. Subs. “clause (l) of Article 102”, by the Constitution (Fifty-second Amndt.) Act, 1985,
Sec. 2, w.e.f. 1.3.1985.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Thirty-third Amndt.) Act, 1974, Sec. 2.
3. Inserted by the Constitution (Thirty-third Amndt.) Act, 1974, Sec. 2.
(d) if he is not a citizen of India or has voluntarily acquired the

citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgment of
allegiance or adherence to a foreign State;
(e) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parliament.
[Explanation:– For the purposes of this clause] a person shall not
1
be deemed to hold an office of profit under the Government of India or
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the Government of any State by reason only that he is a Minister either
for the Union or for such State.
[(2) A person shall be disqualified for being a member of either House
2
of Parliament if he is so disqualified under the Tenth Schedule.]
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Caselaw
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Parliament’s right to expel members upheld. Raja Ram Pal v. Speaker of
Lok Sabha, 2007 (3) SCC 184.
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Office of profit criteria indicated. Jaya Bachan v. Union of India, Jaya
Bachan v. Union of India & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 2119; Code of Conduct is
or
not statutory. C.M. can act in cinema. V.H. Patra v. N.T. Rama Rao, AIR
1990 AP 20.
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NRI can contest elections. AIR 2004 Kar. 177.
[103. Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members:–
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(1) If any question arises as to whether a member of either House of

Parliament has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in
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clause (1) of Article 102, the question shall be referred for the decision
of the President and his decision shall be final.
(2) Before giving any decision on any such question, the President shall
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obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to
such opinion.]
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104. Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation
under Article 99 or when not qualified or when disqualified:– If a person
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sits or votes as a member of either House of Parliament before he has

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complied with the requirements of Article 99, or when he knows that he

is not qualified or that he is disqualified for membership thereof, or that he
1. Subs. for “(2) for the purposes of this Article” by the Constitution (Fifty-second Amndt.)
Act, 1985, Sec. 3, w.e.f. 1-3-1985.
2. Inserted by the Constitution (Fifty-second Amndt.) Act, 1985, Sec. 3, w.e.f. 1-3-1985.
3. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 14, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
is prohibited from so doing by the provisions of any law made by Parliament,

he shall be liable in respect of each day on which he so sits or votes to
a penalty of five hundred rupees to be recovered as a debt due to the Union.
Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament
and its Members
105. Powers, Privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and
of the members and committees thereof:– (1) Subject to the provisions
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of this Constitution and to the rules and standing orders regulating the
procedure of Parliament, there shall be freedom of speech in Parliament.
(2) No member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any
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court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him in Parliament
or any committee thereof, and no person shall be so liable in respect of
the publication by or under the authority of either House of Parliament of
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any report, paper, votes or proceedings.
(3) In other respects, the powers, privileges and immunities of each
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House of Parliament, and of the members and the committees of each House,
shall be such as may from time to time be defined by Parliament by law,
or
and, until so defined, 1[shall be those of that House and of its members
and committees immediately before the coming into force of Section 15 of
the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978.]
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(4) The provisions of clauses (1), (2) and (3) shall apply in relation
to persons who by virtue of this Constitution have the right to speak in,
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and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, a House of Parliament

or any committee thereof as they apply in relation to members of Parliament.
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Caselaw
Freedom of speech vs. Parliamentary privileges. Freedom of speech overrides
the Parliamentary privilege. MSM Sharma v. Sri Krishna Sharma, AIR 1959 SC
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395.
A Member of Parliament cannot be prosecuted under Prevention of Corruption
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Act, 1988 as the said Act does not prescribe any authority to grant permission
to prosecute the M.P. However it is open for the prosecution to approach the
Speaker/Chairman for permission before a proper provision is made by Parliament
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in this regard. P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State, AIR 1998 SC 2120 = 1998 (4)
SCC 626 = 1998 (4) Supreme 1 = 1998 Cri.L.J. 2930.
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106. Salaries and allowances of members:– Members of either

House of Parliament shall be entitled to receive such salaries and allowances
as may from time to time be determined by Parliament by law and, until
provision in that respect is so made, allowances at such rates and upon
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 15, for certain words,
w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
such conditions as were immediately before the commencement of this

Constitution applicable in the case of members of the Constituent Assembly
of the Dominion of India.
Comments
Articles 79 to 106:– The number of members of Lok Sabha is fixed at

550. The number of Members of Rajya Sabha is 238 elected plus 12 nominated
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Members. The Members of Lok Sabha are directly elected under the scheme
called Universal Adult Franchise in which all citizens both men and women above
the age of 18 years are voters. Tamil Nadu Government has classified persons
of unisex as males. The country is divided into 543 territorial constituencies and
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each constituency elects one Member. Of them, 79 are reserved for Scheduled
Castes and 49 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes. It may be noted here that
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six constituencies are located in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and one seat reserved
for Anglo Indians lapsed. Reservation here means only persons belonging to S.Cs
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and S.Ts. only can stand for election and the whole electorate votes for such
candidate. Reserved constituency does not mean that only those who belong to
or
reserved classes only vote their own representative. It is the delimitation commission
which physically defines the constituencies and their reservation. There is no
judicial review over the orders of the delimitation commission. Mohd. Abdul Ghory
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& Others v. Election Commission, 1995 (6) SCC 721. The proposal to reserving
seats for Muslims as a Community and for women is under consideration. The
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Backward Castes among Muslims are already enjoying reservation.

Legislative Procedure
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107. Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills:– (1) Subject

to the provisions of Articles 109 and 117 with respect to Money Bills and
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other financial Bills, a Bill may originate in either House of Parliament.

(2) Subject to the provisions of Articles 108 and 109, a Bill shall not
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be deemed to have been passed by the Houses of Parliament unless it has

been agreed to by both Houses, either without amendment or with such
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amendments only as are agreed to by both Houses.

(3) A Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse by reason of the
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prorogation of the Houses.

(4) A Bill pending in the Council of States which has not been passed
by the House of the People shall not lapse on a dissolution of the House
of the People.
(5) A Bill which is pending in the House of the People, or which having
been passed by the House of the People is pending in the Council of States,
shall, subject to the provisions of Article 108, lapse on a dissolution of the
House of the People.
108. Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases:– (1) If after
a Bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House–
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(a) the Bill is rejected by the other House; or
(b) the Houses have finally disagreed as to the amendments to be made
in the Bill; or
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(c) more than six months elapse from the date of the reception of the
Bill by the other House without the Bill being passed by it,
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the President may, unless the Bill has elapsed by reason of a dissolution
of the House of the People, notify to the Houses by message if they are
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sitting or by public notification if they are not sitting, his intention to summon
them to meet in a joint sitting for the purpose of deliberating and voting
or
on the Bill:
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(2) In reckoning any such period of six months as is referred to in
clause (1), no account shall be taken of any period during which the House
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referred to in sub-clause (c) of that clause is prorogued or adjourned for

more than four consecutive days.
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(3) Where the President has under clause (1) notified his intention of
summoning the Houses to meet in a joint sitting, neither House shall proceed
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further with the Bill, but the President may at any time after the date of
his notification summon the Houses to meet in a joint sitting for the purpose
specified in the notification and, if he does so, the Houses shall meet
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accordingly.
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(4) If at the joint sitting of the two Houses the Bill, with such amendments,
if any, as are agreed to in joint sitting, is passed by a majority of the total
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number of members of both Houses present and voting, it shall be deemed

for the purposes of this Constitution to have been passed by both Houses:
Provided that at a joint sitting–
(a) if the Bill, having been passed by one House, has not been passed
by the other House with amendments and returned to the House
in which it originated, no amendment shall be proposed to the Bill

other than such amendments (if any) as are made necessary by
the delay in the passage of the Bill;
(b) if the Bill has been so passed and returned, only such amendments
as aforesaid shall be proposed to the Bill and such other amendments
as are relevant to the matters with respect to which the Houses
have not agreed,
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and the decision of the person presiding as to the amendments which
are admissible under this clause shall be final.
(5) A joint sitting may be held under this Article and a Bill passed
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thereat, notwithstanding that a dissolution of the House of the People has
intervened since the President notified his intention to summon the Houses
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to meet therein.
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109. Special procedure in respect of Money Bills:– (1) A Money
Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
or
(2) After a Money Bill has been passed by the House of the People
it shall be transmitted to the Council of States for its recommendations and
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the Council of States shall within a period of fourteen days from the date
of its receipt of the Bill return the Bill to the House of the People with
its recommendations and the House of the People may thereupon either
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accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Council of States.

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(3) If the House of the People accepts any of the recommendations

of the Council of States, the Money Bill shall be deemed to have been passed
by both Houses with the amendments recommended by the Council of States
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and accepted by the House of the People.

(4) If the House of the People does not accept any of the recommendations
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of the Council of States, the Money Bill shall be deemed to have been passed
by both Houses in the form in which it was passed by the House of the
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People without any of the amendments recommended by the Council of

States.
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(5) If a Money Bill passed by the House of the People and transmitted
to the Council of States for its recommendations is not returned to the House
of the People within the said period of fourteen days, it shall be deemed
to have been passed by both Houses at the expiration of the said period
in the form in which it was passed by the House of the People.
110. Definition of “Money Bills”:– (1) For the purposes of this

Chapter, a Bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only
provisions dealing with all or any of the following matters, namely:–
(a) the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any
tax;
(b) the regulation of the borrowing of money or the giving of any
guarantee by the Government of India, or the amendment of the
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law with respect to any financial obligations undertaken or to be
undertaken by the Government of India;
(c) the custody of the Consolidated Fund or the Contingency Fund
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of India, the payment of moneys into or the withdrawal of moneys
from any such Fund;
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(d) the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India;
(e) the declaring of any expenditure to be expenditure charged on the
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Consolidated Fund of India or the increasing of the amount of any
such expenditure;
or
(f) the receipt of money on account of the Consolidated Fund of India
or the public account of India or the custody or issue of such money
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or the audit of the accounts of the Union or of a State; or
(g) any matter incidental to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses
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(a) to (f).
(2) A Bill shall not be deemed to be a Money Bill by reason only
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that it provides for the imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties, or

for the demand or payment of fees for licences or fees for services rendered,
or by reason that it provides for the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration
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or regulation of any tax by any local authority or body for local purposes.
(3) If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the
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decision of the Speaker of the House of the People thereon shall be final.
(4) There shall be endorsed on every Money Bill when it is transmitted
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to the Council of States under Article 109, and when it is presented to

the President for assent under Article 111, the certificate of the Speaker
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of the House of the People signed by him that it is a Money Bill.

Caselaw
Compensatory Afforestation Fund is created out of Consolidated Fund of

India. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005
SC 4256 = 2005 AIR SCW 5110.
111. Assent to Bills:– When a Bill has been passed by the Houses
of Parliament, it shall be presented to the President, and the President shall
declare either that he assents to the Bill, or that he withholds assent therefrom:
Provided that the President may, as soon as possible after the presentation
to him of a Bill for assent, return the Bill if it is not a Money Bill to the
Houses with a message requesting that they will reconsider the Bill or any
specified provisions thereof and, in particular, will consider the desirability
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of introducing any such amendments as he may recommend in his message,
and when a Bill is so returned, the Houses shall reconsider the Bill accordingly,
and if the Bill is passed again by the Houses with or without amendment
and presented to the President for assent, the President shall not withhold
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assent therefrom.
Procedure in Financial Matters
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112. Annual financial statement:– (1) The President shall in respect
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of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament
a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government
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of India for that year, in this Part referred to as the “annual financial
statement”.
(2) The estimates of expenditure embodied in the annual financial
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statement shall show separately–
(a) the sums required to meet expenditure described by the Constitution
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as expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India; and

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(b) the sums required to meet other expenditure proposed to be made

from the Consolidated Fund of India,
and shall distinguish expenditure on revenue account from other
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expenditure.
(3) The following expenditure shall be expenditure charged on the
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Consolidated Fund of India–

(a) the emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure
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relating to his office;

(b) the salaries and allowances of the Chairman and the Deputy
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Chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker and the Deputy
Speaker of the House of the People;
(c) debt charges for which the Government of India is liable including
interest, sinking fund charges and redemption charges, and other
expenditure relating to the raising of loans and the service and
redemption of debt;
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(d)(i) the salaries, allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of

Judges of the Supreme Court,
(ii) the pensions payable to or in respect of Judges of the Federal
Court,
(iii) the pensions payable to or in respect of Judges of any High Court
which exercises jurisdiction in relation to any area included in the
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territory of India or which at any time before the commencement
of this Constitution exercised jurisdiction in relation to any area
included in 1[a Governor’s Province of the Dominion of India];
(e) the salary, allowances and pension payable to or in respect of the
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Comptroller and Auditor-General of India;
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(f) any sums required to satisfy any judgment, decree or award of
any court or arbitral tribunal;
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(g) any other expenditure declared by this Constitution or by Parliament
by law to be so charged.
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113. Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates:– (1) So
much of the estimates as relates to expenditure charged upon the Consolidated
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Fund of India shall not be submitted to the vote of Parliament, but nothing
in this clause shall be construed as preventing the discussion in either House
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of Parliament of any of those estimates.

(2) So much of the said estimates as relates to other expenditure shall
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be submitted in the form of demands for grants to the House of the People,
and the House of the People shall have power to assent, or to refuse to
assent, to any demand, or to assent to any demand subject to a reduction
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of the amount specified therein.

(3) No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation
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of the President.
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114. Appropriation Bills:– (1) As soon as may be after the grants

under Article 113 have been made by the House of the People, there shall
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be introduced a Bill to provide for the appropriation out of the Consolidated

Fund of India of all moneys required to meet–
1. Subs. for the words “a Province corresponding to a State specified in Part A of the First
Schedule” by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Sec. 29 and Sch., w.e.f.
19-10-1956.
(a) the grants so made by the House of the People; and

(b) the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India but
not exceeding in any case the amount shown in the statement
previously laid before Parliament.
(2) No amendment shall be proposed to any such Bill in either House
of Parliament which will have the effect of varying the amount or altering
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the destination of any grant so made or of varying the amount of any
expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, and the decision
of the person presiding as to whether an amendment is inadmissible under
this clause shall be final.
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(3) Subject to the provisions of Articles 115 and 116, no money shall
be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under appropriation
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made by law passed in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
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115. Supplementary, additional or excess grants:– (1) The President
shall–
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(a) if the amount authorised by any law made in accordance with the
provisions of Article 114 to be expended for a particular service
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for the current financial year is found to be insufficient for the
purposes of that year or when a need has arisen during the current
financial year for supplementary or additional expenditure upon
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some new service not contemplated in the annual financial statement

for that year, or
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(b) if any money has been spent on any service during a financial year
in excess of the amount granted for that service and for that year,
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cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament another statement

showing the estimated amount of that expenditure or cause to be presented
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to the House of the People a demand for such excess, as the case may
be.
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(2) The provisions of Articles 112, 113 and 114 shall have effect in
relation to any such statement and expenditure or demand and also to any
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law to be made authorising the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated

Fund of India to meet such expenditure or the grant in respect of such demand
as they have effect in relation to the annual financial statement and the
expenditure mentioned therein or to a demand for a grant and the law to
be made for the authorisation of appropriation of moneys out of the
Consolidated Fund of India to meet such expenditure or grant.
116. Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants:–

(1) Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, the
House of the People shall have power–
(a) to make any grant in advance in respect of the estimated expenditure
for a part of any financial year pending the completion of the
procedure prescribed in Article 113 for the voting of such grant
and the passing of the law in accordance with the provisions of
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Article 114 in relation to that expenditure;
(b) to make a grant for meeting an unexpected demand upon the
resources of India when on account of the magnitude or the
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indefinite character of the service the demand cannot be stated with
the details ordinarily given in an annual financial statement;
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(c) to make an exceptional grant which forms no part of the current
service of any financial year;
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and Parliament shall have power to authorise by law the withdrawal
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of moneys from the Consolidated Fund of India for the purposes
for which the said grants are made.
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(2) The provisions of Articles 113 and 114 shall have effect in relation
to the making of any grant under clause (1) and to any law to be made
under that clause as they have effect in relation to the making of a grant
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with regard to any expenditure mentioned in the annual financial statement

and the law to be made for the authorisation of appropriation of moneys
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out of the Consolidated Fund of India to meet such expenditure.

117. Speical provisions as to financial Bills:– (1) A Bill or amendment
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making provision for any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (f)
of clause (1) of Article 110 shall not be introduced or moved except on
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the recommendation of the President and a Bill making such provision shall
not be introduced in the Council of States:
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for the moving of an amendment making provision for the reduction or

abolition of any tax.
(2) A Bill or amendment shall not be deemed to make provision for
any of the matters aforesaid by reason only that it provides for the imposition
of fines or other pecuniary penalties, or for the demand or payment of fees
for licences or fees for services rendered, or by reason that it provides for
the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax by any
local authority or body for local purposes.
(3) A Bill which, if enacted and brought into operation, would involve
expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India shall not be passed by
either House of Parliament unless the President has recommended to that
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House the consideration of the Bill.
Procedure Generally
118. Rules of procedure:– (1) Each House of Parliament may make
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rules for regulating, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, its procedure
and the conduct of its business.
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(2) Until rules are made under clause (1), the rules of procedure and
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standing orders in force immediately before the commencement of this
Constitution with respect to the Legislature of the Dominion of India shall
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have effect in relation to Parliament subject to such modifications and
adaptations as may be made therein by the Chairman of the Council of States
or the Speaker of the House of the People, as the case may be.
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(3) The President, after consultation with the Chairman of the Council
of States and the Speaker of the House of the People, may make rules
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as to the procedure with respect to joint sittings of, and communications

between, the two Houses.
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(4) At a joint sitting of the two Houses the Speaker of the House
of the People, or in his absence such person as may be determied by rules
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of procedure made under clause (3), shall preside.

119. Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to
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financial business:– Parliament may, for the purpose of the timely completion
of financial business, regulate by law the procedure of, and the conduct of
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business in, each House of Parliament in relation to any financial matter or

to any Bill for the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund
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of India, and, if and so far as any provision of any law so made is inconsistent
with any rule made by a House of Parliament under clause (1) of Article
118 or with any rule or standing order having effect in relation to Parliament
under clause (2) of that Article, such provision shall prevail.
120. Language to be used in Parliament:– (1) Notwithstanding

anything in Part XVII, but subject to the provisions of Article 348, business
in Parliament shall be transacted in Hindi or in English: Provided that the
Chairman of the Council of States or Speaker of the House of the People,
or person acting as such, as the case may be, may permit any member
who cannot adequately express himself in Hindi or in English to address
the House in his mother-tongue.
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(2) Unless Parliament by law otherwise provides, this Article shall, after
the expiration of a period of fifteen years from the commencement of this
Constitution, have effect as if the words “or in English” were omitted
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therefrom.
121. Restriction on discussion in Parliament:– No discussion shall
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take place in Parliament with respect to the conduct of any Judge of the
Supreme Court or of a High Court in the discharge of his duties except
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upon a motion for presenting an address to the President praying for the
removal of the Judge as hereinafter provided.
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122. Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament:– (1)
The validity of any proceedings in Parliament shall not be called in question
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on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure.
(2) No officer or member of Parliament in whom powers are vested
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by or under this Constitution for regulating procedure or the conduct of

business, or for maintaining order, in Parliament shall be subject to the
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jurisdiction of any court in respect of the exercise by him of those powers.

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Articles 107 to 122:-- Parliament shall meet in such a way that between
the last date of one session and the first day of the next session shall not exceed
six months. So it is mandatory that there shall be three sessions in a year. These
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sessions are called Budget Session, Monsoon Session and Winter Session. The
meetings in the session may be adjourned but the session continues till it ends.
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The session ends when it is prorogued. The recess between the session which
is prorogued and the next session is the time when the Parliament is said to
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be not in session. The President’s right to issue Ordinances can be exercised

only when the Parliament is not in session. Repeated prorogations to enable the
President to promulgate or repromulgate Ordinance are deprecated by the Supreme
Court. [D.C. Wadhwa v. State of Bihar, AIR 1987 SC 579]. Except the money
bills all the bills will be moved either in the Lok Sabha or in the Rajya Sabha.
A money bill is the bill the purpose of which is the imposition and collection
of tax for the purpose of the general revenue and relating to such subjects as
public debt, consolidated fund and audit of accounts. Bills dealing with levy of
any fees or those relating to tax or fees of local bodies are not money bills.
It is the duty of the Speaker to certify the bill as money bill or general bill.
The Speaker’s decision in this regard is final. His certificate to the effect that
the bill is passed accompanying all the bills presented to the President is necessary.
The procedure followed by the Parliament is as laid down in the business rules.
The Constitution itself provides that a bill is declared as passed only after it
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is adopted by both the Houses. If Lok Sabha is dissolved, the bill introduced
and pending before it lapses. If the bill which is introduced in Rajya Sabha after
it is passed, is sent to Lok Sabha and while the said bill is pending the Lok
Sabha is dissolved, such bill will not lapse and can be taken up by the succeeding
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Lok Sabha. If the bill introduced in Lok Sabha after it is passed, is sent to
Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the bill pending in Rajya Sabha
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will lapse subject to the condition that if Rajya Sabha dissents with the bill as
passed by Lok Sabha, the President may call for joint session (of course the
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Lok Sabha naturally will then be a body constituted after the election).
Annual financial statements which are called the Budget are presented to
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the Parliament every year. The date of budget presentation is the last day of
February. It was used to be presented at 5 p.m. which happens to coincide
with the time at which the British Parliament meets in London. That was only
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a tradition set up during the British Rule. It was given up. The budget is now
presented at the morning hour of the opening of Lok Sabha. The budget has
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two parts – one dealing with income and expenditure already incurred upto the
end of the previous financial year and the estimates of the income and expenditure
for the coming financial year. The budget is divided into two sections – one
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dealing with capital revenue and capital expenditure and the other dealing with
current revenue and expenditure. Capital revenue means all such revenue which
does not recur and the capital expenditure is all that which is spent once and
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for all. Capital income is that which is derived from grants, loans, and debt
instruments and the capital expenditure is all those spent for creating permanent
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and durable assets. Revenue receipts are recurring receipts such as from taxes
and revenue expenditure means all that expenditure which is incurred for
administration and for welfare of the people. Unless the budget is passed by
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31st March of a financial year, there will not be any authorisation to draw from
the consolidated fund of India. Hence is the procedure by which Parliament
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approves what is called vote on account. Vote-on-account may cover sanction

of all additional expenditure incurred on items of the previous year and to sanction
expenditure of items proposed for the coming year till the passing of the full
budget. Presentation of budget, discussion thereon and its passing by approving
all the demands are the three stages in the budget discussions. When the Parliament
has no time enough to discuss all items by the last day of the budget session,
the Parliament adopts the budget in full without discussion. The procedure adopted
to declare such undiscussed items as passed is called guillotine. Under this
procedure the Speaker declares all the undiscussed items are guillotined and
accordingly are deemed to have been discussed and voted upon. If any member
moves what is called cut motion there is discussion on that item of expenditure
either fully or partly. All such motions will be rejected by the House and the
full budget is treated as passed. Guillotine part of the budget or adoption of
any budget cannot be questioned in any Court including the Supreme Court.
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Apart from passing the budget the Parliament may also approve what is called
supplementary, additional and excess grants at any time during the course of
the year whenever such supplementary expenditure is called for or ratification
of such additional expenditure is required.
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CHAPTER-III
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Legislative Powers of the President
123. Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess
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of Parliament:– (1) If at any time, except when both Houses of Parliament
are in session, the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render
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it necessary for him to take immediate action, he may promulgate such
Ordinances as the circumstances appear to him to require.
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(2) An Ordinance promulgated under this Article shall have the same
force and effect as an Act of Parliament, but every such Ordinance–
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(a) shall be laid before both Houses of Parliament and shall cease to
operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of
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Parliament, or, if before the expiration of that period resolutions

disapproving it are passed by both Houses, upon the passing of
the second of those resolutions; and
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(b) may be withdrawn at any time by the President.

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Explanation:– Where the Houses of Parliament are summoned to

reassemble on different dates, the period of six weeks shall be reckoned
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from the latter of those dates for the purposes of this clause.
(3) If and so far as an Ordinance under this Article makes any provision
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which Parliament would not under this Constitution be competent to enact,

it shall be void.
(4) 1[xxx]
1. Clause (4) omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 16, w.e.f.
20.6.1979.
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Article 123:-- When the Parliament is not in session, the President may
promulgate an Ordinance which is same as the legislation passed by the Parliament.
This is called the legislative power of the President. The Ordinance will be in
force till the expiry of six weeks from the date of a next meeting of the next
session of the Parliament or earlier before that date the Ordinance is substituted
by a bill and Parliament. If Parliament does not ratify the Ordinance within six
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weeks, the Ordinance lapses. If the Parliament disapproves the Ordinance, it shall
cease to be in force. Actions taken under the Ordinance will however be valid
during the period when it is in force there may be cases that Ordinance fulfils
itself before it is disapproved. In such cases the Parliament has to make a law
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invalidating the action taken under the Ordinance. There may be cases where
Ordinance is promulgated with a view to achieve a particular purpose, in such
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cases even when the Ordinance lapses the action taken will continue to be valid.
If the provisions of the Ordinance are incorporated in the Act subsequently passed
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such Act will be retrospective as and from when the Ordinance is passed.
Arbitration and Conciliation Ordinance has to be issued twice. When the same
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is subsequently enacted into the Act it was brought into force as and from the
date of the Ordinance first issued.
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Existence of circumstances necessitating the urgency is necessary before
the President promulgates Ordinance. Cooper v. Union of India, AIR 1970
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SC 564.
CHAPTER IV
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The Union Judiciary

124. Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court:– (1) There
shall be a Supreme Court of India consisting of a Chief Justice of India
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and, until Parliament by law prescribes a larger number, of not more than
seven1 other Judges.
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(2) Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the

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President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with such
of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts in the States
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as the President may deem necessary for the purpose and shall hold office
until he attains the age of sixty-five years:
Provided that in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the
Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of India shall always be consulted:
1. Now “twenty-five”, vide The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 1986,
Act No. 22 of 1986, Section 2.
Provided further that–

(a) a Judge may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President,
resign his office;
(b) a Judge may be removed from his office in the manner provided
in clause (4).
[(2A) The age of a Judge of the Supreme Court shall be determined
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by such authority and in such manner as Parliament may by law provide.]
(3) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the
Supreme Court unless he is a citizen of India and–
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(a) has been for at least five years a Judge of a High Court or of
two or more such Courts in succession; or
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(b) has been for at least ten years an advocate of a High Court or
of two or more such Courts in succession; or
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(c) is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
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Explanation I:– In this clause “High Court” means a High Court which
exercises, or which at any time before the commencement of this Constitution
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exercised, jurisdiction in any part of the territory of India.
Explanation II:– In computing for the purpose of this clause the period
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during which a person has been an advocate, any period during which a
person has held judicial office not inferior to that of a district judge after
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he became an advocate shall be included.

(4) A Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office
except by an order of the President passed after an address by each House
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of Parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that House

and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House
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present and voting has been presented to the President in the same session
for such removal on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
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(5) Parliament may by law regulate the procedure for the presentation
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of an address and for the investigation and proof of the misbehaviour or

incapacity of a Judge under clause (4).
(6) Every person appointed to be a Judge of the Supreme Court shall,
before he enters upon his office, make and subscribe before the President,
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amndt.) Act, 1963, Sec. 2.
or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation

according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
(7) No person who has held office as a Judge of the Supreme Court
shall plead or act in any court or before any authority within the territory
of India.
Caselaw
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No writ lies for determining the age of the Judge. Madras High Court
Advocates’ Association v. Dr. A.S. Anand, Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, AIR
2001 SC 970.
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High Court is not a subordinate court to the Supreme Court. The Supreme
Court has a superior place in the hierarchy of Courts. Tirupati Balaji Developers
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Pvt. Ltd. and others v. State of Bihar and others, AIR 2004 SC 2351 = 2004
AIR SCW 2522.
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Salary of the Supreme Court Judge is taxable under Income Tax Act. Mr.
Justice Deoki Nandan Agarwala v. Union of India and another, AIR 1999 SC
1951.
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125. Salaries, etc., of Judges:– 1[(1) There shall be paid to the Judges
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of the Supreme Court such salaries as may be determined by Parliament
by law and, until provision in that behalf is so made, such salaries as are
specified in the Second Schedule.]
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(2) Every Judge shall be entitled to such privileges and allowances and
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to such rights in respect of leave of absence and pension as may from time
to time be determined by or under law made by Parliament and, until so
determined, to such privileges, allowances and rights as are specified in the
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Second Schedule:
Provided that neither the privileges nor the allowances of a Judge nor
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his rights in respect of leave of absence or pension shall be varied to his

disadvantage after his appointment.
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126. Appointment of acting Chief Justice:– When the office of Chief

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Justice of India is vacant or when the Chief Justice is, by reason of absence
or otherwise, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the
office shall be performed by such one of the other Judges of the Court
as the President may appoint for the purpose.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Fifty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1986, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 1.4.1986.
127. Appointment of ad hoc, Judges:– (1) If at any time there should

not be a quorum of the Judges of the Supreme Court available to hold or
continue any session of the Court, the Chief Justice of India may, with the
previous consent of the President and after consultation with the Chief Justice
of the High Court concerned, request in writing the attendance at the sittings
of the Court, as an ad hoc Judge, for such period as may be necessary,
of a Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Judge of
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the Supreme Court to be designated by the Chief Justice of India.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Judge who has been so designated, in
priority to other duties of his office, to attend the sittings of the Supreme
Court at the time and for the period for which his attendance is required,
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and while so attending he shall have all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges,
and shall discharge the duties, of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
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128. Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme
Court:– Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, the Chief Justice of India
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may at any time, with the previous consent of the President, request any
person who has held the office of a Judge of the Supreme Court or of
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the Federal Court 1[or who has held the office of a Judge of a High Court
and is duly qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court] to
sit and act as a Judge of the Supreme Court, and every such person so
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requested shall, while so sitting and acting, be entitled to such allowances
as the President may by order determine and have all the jurisdiction, powers
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and privileges of, but shall not otherwise be deemed to be, a Judge of that
Court:
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Provided that nothing in this Article shall be deemed to require any

such person as aforesaid to sit and act as a Judge of that Court unless
he consents so to do.
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129. Supreme Court to be a Court of Record:– The Supreme Court

shall be a Court of Record and shall have all the powers of such a court
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including the power to punish for contempt of itself.

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Caselaw
Contempt of Court is committed by demonstrating before Court. Contemner:

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in re Arundhathi Roy, AIR 2002 SC 1375.

Correctness of earlier decision cannot be questioned in contempt proceedings.
State of Bihar and others v. Rajendra Singh and another, AIR 2004 SC 4419
= 2004 AIR SCW 4812.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amndt.) Act, 1963, Sec. 3.
High Court staff helping forgery of the orders commit contempt of court.
In re Bineet Kumar Singh, AIR 2001 SC 2018 = 2001 (5) SCC 501 = 2001
Cr.LJ 2575.
Limitation for action for contempt does not limit the constitutional powers
of the High Court or Supreme Court. Pallav Sheth v. Custodian & Others,
AIR 2001 SC 2763 = 2001 (7) SCC 549 = 2001 Cr.LJ 4175.
The Supreme Court entertains what is called curative petition. This application
becomes entertainable after the rejection of review petition. This petition is
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entertained in exercise of inherent power which is in addition to power to entertain
the appeal and review. This power is traceable to Article 129 and Article 142.
This additional inherent power is exercised (1) to prevent abuse of process; (2)
violation of the principles of natural justice; (3) failure of the Judge to disclose
his interest in the subject matter of litigation. The curative petition is entertained
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only when a Senior Advocate certifies the above grounds. Rupa Ashok Hurra
v. Ashok Hurra, AIR 2002 SC 1771 = 2002 (2) SCR 1006 = 2002 (4) SCC
388 = 2002 (3) SCJ 45.
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130. Seat of Supreme Court:– The Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi
or in such other place or places, as the Chief Justice of India may, with
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the approval of the President, from time to time, appoint.
131. Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court:– Subject to the
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provisions of this Constitution, the Supreme Court shall, to the exclusion of
any other court, have original jurisdiction in any dispute–
(a) between the Government of India and one or more States; or
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(b) between the Government of India and any State or States on one
side and one or more other States on the other; or
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(c) between two or more States,

if and in so far as the dispute involves any question (whether of law or
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fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends:

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[Provided that the said jurisdiction shall not extend to a dispute arising
out of any treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or other similar
instrument which, having been entered into or executed before the
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commencement of this Constitution, continues in operation after such

commencement, or which provides that the said jurisdiction shall not extend
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to such a dispute.]
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Dispute between the people of one State and the people of another State
is not an inter-State dispute. M/s. Tashi Delek Gaming Solutions Ltd. & Anr.
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v. State of Karnataka & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 661.

Disputes between the States as regards the sale of lottery tickets of one
State in another comes within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
M/s. Tashi Delek Gaming Solutions Ltd. & Anr. v. State of Karnataka & Ors.,
AIR 2006 SC 661.
Disputes between the Centre and States and the disputes between Government
departments and the disputes between the State and State owned undertakings
shall be settled by negotiations and are not entertainable by any Court. It is

against the public policy. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. Chairman, Central
Board, Direct Taxes and another, AIR 2004 SC 2434 = 2004 AIR SCW 2934.
[131A. Exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to
1
questions as to constitutional validity of Central Laws:– [Rep. by the

Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, Sec. 4 (w.e.f.
13.4.1978).]]
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132. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High
Courts in certain cases:– (1) An appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court
from any judgment, decree or final order of a High Court in the territory
of India, whether in a civil, criminal or other proceeding, 2[if the High Court
certifies under Article 134A] that the case involves a substantial question
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of law as to the interpretation of this Constitution.
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[xxx]
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(3) Where such a certificate is given, 4[xxx] any party in the case may
appeal to the Supreme Court on the ground that any such question as
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aforesaid has been wrongly decided 4[xxx].
Explanation:– For the purposes of this Article, the expression “final
or
order” includes an order deciding an issue which, if decided in favour of
the appellant, would be sufficient for the final disposal of the case.
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Caselaw
Supreme Court and High Court must have mutual respect. Tirupati Balaji
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Developers Pvt. Ltd. and others v. State of Bihar and others, AIR 2004 SC
2351 = 2004 AIR SCW 2522.
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133. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High

Courts in regard to civil matters:– 5[(1) An appeal shall lie to the Supreme
Court from any judgment, decree or final order in a civil proceeding of a
High Court in the territory of India 6[if the High Court certifies under Article
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134A]
(a) that the case involves a substantial question of law of general
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importance; and
(b) that in the opinion of the High Court the said question needs to
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be decided by the Supreme Court.]

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1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976, Sec. 23, w.e.f. 1.2.1977.
2. Subs. for “if the High Court certifies” by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act,
1978, Sec. 17, w.e.f. 1.8.1979.
3. Cl. (2) omitted by the Constitution (44th Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 17, w.e.f. 1.8.1979.
4. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 17, w.e.f. 1.8.1979.
5. Subs. by the Constitution (Thirtieth Amndt.) Act, 1972, Section 2, w.e.f. 27-2-1973.
6. Subs. for “if the High Court certifies” by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment)
Act, 1978, Sec. 18, w.e.f. 1-8-1979.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in Article 132, any party appealing to the

Supreme Court under Clause (1) may urge as one of the grounds in such
appeal that a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of this
Constitution has been wrongly decided.
(3) Notwithstanding anything in this Article, no appeal shall, unless
Parliament by law otherwise provides, lie to the Supreme Court from the
judgment, decree or final order of one Judge of a High Court.
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Caselaw
When certain rules are held to be valid by the Supreme Court, it is not
open to argue that there is a different approach which renders them invalid.
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Vineet Agarwal v. Union of India, AIR 2008 SC 351.
Plea of employer of his inability due to financial distress entertained. M/
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s. S.V. Tank & Vessel Pvt. Ltd. v. Engineering Workers Association, AIR 2005
SC 2459.
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If the land reserved for certain purposes is not used by corporation, the
reservation lapses. 2005 AIR SCW 1409.
or
Enhancing of sentence refused after 14 years and also when the sentence
of two years was already undergone. Bala Seetharamaiah v. Perika S. Rao
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and others, AIR 2004 SC 2172 = 2004 AIR SCW 2130.
134. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal
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matters:– (1) An appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from any judgment,
final order or sentence in a criminal proceeding of a High Court in the territory
of India if the High Court–
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(a) has on appeal reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person

and sentenced him to death; or
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(b) has withdrawn for trial before itself any case from any court
subordinate to its authority and has in such trial convicted the
accused person and sentenced him to death; or
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(c) 1[certifies under Article 134A] that the case is a fit one for appeal
to the Supreme Court:
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Provided that an appeal under sub-clause (c) shall lie subject to such
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provisions as may be made in that behalf under Clause (1) of Article 145
and to such conditions as the High Court may establish or require.
(2) Parliament may by law confer on the Supreme Court any further
powers to entertain and hear appeals from any judgment, final order or
1. Subs. for “certifies”, by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1979, Section 19,
w.e.f. 1.8.1979.
sentence in a criminal proceeding of a High Court in the territory of India

subject to such conditions and limitations as may be specified in such law.
Caselaw
New plea is not permitted. Anwarul Haq v. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR
2005 SC 2382.
Complainant has locus standi to file SLP in Supreme Court. Balkar Singh
v. Jagdish Kumar and others, etc., AIR 2005 SC 1567 = 2005 AIR SCW 1034.
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Supreme Court directed the High Court to restrain from entertaining
environmental questions. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and
others, AIR 1997 SC 1233.
The circumstances under which the Supreme Court cannot interfere in
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criminal matters are stated in Ganga Kumar Srivastava v. State of Bihar, AIR
2005 SC 3123 = 2005 Crl.L.J. 3454 = 2005 (6) SCC 211 = 2005 (7) SRJ
47. They are: (1) if the findings of Court below on facts are concurrent; (2)
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if the question of law is not of general importance; (3) if the evidence adduced
falls that of the tests of reliability; and (4) when errors of law vitiates the
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apreciation of evidence.
[134A. Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court:– Every High
1
or
Court, passing or making a judgment, decree, final order, or sentence,
referred to in clause (1) of Article 132 or clause (1) of Article 133, or
Clause (1) of Article 134,–
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(a) may, if it deems fit so to do, on its own motion; and
(b) shall, if an oral application is made, by or on behalf of the party
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aggrieved, immediately after the passing or making of such judgment,

decree, final order or sentence,
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determine, as soon as may be after such passing or making, the question

whether a certificate of the nature referred to in clause (1) of Article
132, or clause (1) of Article 133 or, as the case may be, sub-clause
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(c) of clause (1) of Article 134, may be given in respect of that case.]
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The question whether the Supreme Court can suspend power of the High
Court on any subject is a question to be decided by the Special Bench is ordered.
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AIR 1999 Raj. 154.

135. Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing
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law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court:– Until Parliament by law

otherwise provides, the Supreme Court shall also have jurisdiction and powers
with respect to any matter to which the provisions of Article 133 or Article
134 do not apply if jurisdiction and powers in relation to that matter were
exercisable by the Federal Court immediately before the commencement of
this Constitution under any existing law.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 20, w.e.f. 1.8.1979.
136. Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court:– (1)

Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, the Supreme Court may, in its
discretion, grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree,
determination, sentence or order in any cause or matter passed or made
by any Court or Tribunal in the territory of India.
(2) Nothing in clause (1) shall apply to any judgment, determination,
sentence or order passed or made by any Court or Tribunal constituted
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by or under any law relating to the Armed Forces.
Caselaw
Supreme Court recommended to the Government to provide for anticipatory
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bail by legislation. Som Mittal v. Govt. of Karnataka, AIR 2008 SC 1126.
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Order of Chief Justice for the appointment of Arbitrator is not administrative
order. It is judicial. Appeal can be entertained. Rameshwar Das Aggarwal and
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another v. Kiran Aggarwal & others, AIR 2008 SC 953.
Judicial review on the proportionality of the punishment shall be rare. P.D.
or
Agrawal v. State Bank of India & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 2064.
SLP can be moved by private complainant in criminal matters. Suga Ram
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@ Chhuga Ram v. State of Rajasthan & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 3258.
Question of fact cannot be a ground for interference. Employers, Management
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of Central P&D Inst. Ltd. v. Union of India and another, AIR 2005 SC 633
= 2005 AIR SCW 268.
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When during the pendency of appeal the judgment on which the case was
decided by the lower court treating it as valid is set aside, the proper order
shall be to remand the appeal. 2005 AIR SCW 552.
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Direction to refund deposits – Skipper Construction case, 2005 (119) DLT

331 (Crl.).
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Notice in SLP is notice in appeal as well. U.P. State Road Transport

Corporation through its Chairman v. Omaditya Verma and others, AIR 2005
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SC 2959 = 2005 AIR SCW 3475.

In SLP there is no provision for filing cross objections. Jamshed Hormusji
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Wadia v. Board of Trustees, Port of Mumbai and another, AIR 2004 SC 1815
= 2004 AIR SCW 537.
When the High Court has not complied with the direction to dispose of
the matter expeditiously, High Court is not a party in such application. Tirupati
Balaji Developers Pvt. Ltd. and others v. State of Bihar and others, AIR 2004
SC 2351 = 2004 AIR SCW 2522.
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Court cannot direct that the conviction awarded shall not affect the service
prospects. AIR 2001 SC 2058.
Criminal Court has no jurisdiction to review its own judgment. AIR 2001
SC 2145.
Misrepresentation about caste does not amount to fraud in marriage
settlement. AIR 1999 SC 2474.
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137. Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court:–
Subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament or any rules made
under Article 145, the Supreme Court shall have power to review any
judgment pronounced or order made by it.
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Caselaw
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Best Bakery case. 2004 AIR SCW 2325.
138. Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court:– (1)
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The Supreme Court shall have such further jurisdiction and powers with
respect to any of the matters in the Union List as Parliament may by law
confer.
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(2) The Supreme Court shall have such further jurisdiction and powers
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with respect to any matter as the Government of India and the Government
of any State may by special agreement confer, if Parliament by law provides
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for the exercise of such jurisdiction and powers by the Supreme Court.
139. Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain
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writs:– Parliament may by law confer on the Supreme Court power to issue
directions, orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus,
mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari, or any of them, for
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any purposes other than those mentioned in Clause (2) of Article 32.
[139A. Transfer of certain cases:– 2[(1) Where cases involving the
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same or substantially the same questions of law are pending before the
Supreme Court and one or more High Courts or before two or more High
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Courts and the Supreme Court is satisfied on its own motion or on an

application made by the Attorney-General of India or by a party to any
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such case that such questions are substantial questions of general importance,
the Supreme Court may withdraw the case or cases pending before the High
Court or the High Courts and dispose of all the cases itself :
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976, Section 24, w.e.f. 1.2.1977.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Section 21, w.e.f. 1.8.1979.
Provided that the Supreme Court may after determining the said questions
of law return any case so withdrawn together with a copy of its judgment
on such questions to the High Court from which the case has been withdrawn,
and the High Court shall on receipt thereof, proceed to dispose of the case
in conformity with such judgment.]
(2) The Supreme Court may, if it deems it expedient so to do for
the ends of justice, transfer any case, appeal or other proceedings pending
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before any High Court to any other High Court.]
Caselaw
Transfer of case after the State assured security to witnesses refused.
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2004 AIR SCW 446.
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Transfer of case – Apprehension of the person is the primary condition.
AIR 1999 SC 2779.
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140. Ancillary powers of Supreme Court:– Parliament may by law
make provision for conferring upon the Supreme Court such supplemental
or
powers not inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Constitution as
may appear to be necessary or desirable for the purpose of enabling the
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Court more effectively to exercise the jurisdiction conferred upon it by or
under this Constitution.
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141. Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all Courts:–

The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all Courts within
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the territory of India.

Caselaw
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When the law in India is clear, there is no need to rely on foreign precedents.
M/s. BSES Ltd. (now Reliance Energy Ltd.) v. M/s. Fenner India Ltd. & Anr.,
AIR 2006 SC 1148.
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Decision given in one assessment year does not operate as res judicata
in another year. They may however to be followed on grounds of propriety.
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Overruling can be done by the superior authority or Court only. Bharat Sanchar
Nigam Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 1383.
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Low gross profit does not by itself be ground to reject the account books.
Yakuvali Gopal Singh and party v. Deputy C.I.T., 2007 (295) ITR 129 (Raj.).
High Court has no jurisdiction to order prospective overruling. However,
it can mould relief properly in individual cases. State of Bihar & Ors. v. Bihar
State + 2 Lecturers Association & Ors., AIR 2007 SC 1948.
Smaller Bench disagreeing with Larger Bench cannot refer the matter
straight away to the still Larger Bench. 2005 AIR SCW 349.
Observations made and directions given by Supreme Court in a well
considered case amount to law declared. State of West Bengal v. Ashish Kumar
Roy and others, AIR 2005 SC 254.
Observations made by Court on issue which the Court considers as non-
issue cannot be treated even as obiter dictum. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
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v. M/s. Aksh Optifibre Ltd. and another, AIR 2005 SC 3766 = 2005 AIR SCW
4384.
Inter-State river disputes can only be brought by the States concerned.
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2003 (9) SCC 356.
Judgement should be given prospective effect at the time of rendering the
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judgment and not later. Dr. Saurabh Choudhary and others v. Union of India
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Law declared by the Supreme Court is not made prospective. High Court
cannot declare it to be prospective only. 2003 AIR SCW 819.
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Dismissal of SLP does not amount to confirmation of High Court order.
Board of Trustees for the Visakhapatnam Port Trust, etc. v. State of Andhra
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Pradesh and others, AIR 1999 SC 2552.
142. Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and
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orders as to discovery, etc.:– (1) The Supreme Court in the exercise of

its jurisdiction may pass such decree or make such order as is necessary
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for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it, and
any decree so passed or order so made shall be enforceable throughout
the territory of India in such manner as may be prescribed by or under
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any law made by Parliament and, until provision in that behalf is so made,
in such manner as the President may by order prescribe.
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(2) Subject to the provisions of any law made in this behalf by

Parliament, the Supreme Court shall, as respects the whole of the territory
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of India, have all and every power to make any order for the purpose of
securing the attendance of any person, the discovery or production of any
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documents, or the investigation or punishment of any contempt of itself.

Caselaw
Directions given as a special benefit in one case cannot be extended by

the High Court in another case. State of Jharkand and Others v. Bijoy Kumar
& Others, AIR 2008 SC 1446.
Extent of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is limitless but subject to the

condition that the Court shall not make an order what is prohibited by law.
E.S.P. Rajaram and others v. Union of India and others, AIR 2001 SC 581.
Curative petition is sustainable under Art. 32 r/w. Art. 142. NTPC Ltd.
v. Karri Pothuraju and others, AIR 2005 SC 4288; 2005 (2) SCC 385.
Supreme Court has power to transfer undertrial prisoners from one State
jail to another State jail. Kalyan Chandra Sarkar v. Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu
Yadav and another, AIR 2005 SC 972.
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Dues to workmen have a prior charge subject to S. 529-A of the Companies
Act. Textile Labour Association and another v. The Official Liquidator and
another, AIR 2004 SC 2336 = 2004 AIR SCW 2422.
High Court’s writ jurisdiction is not equal to the powers of Supreme Court
under Art. 142. State of U.P. and another v. Johri Mal, AIR 2004 SC 3800
.c
= 2004 AIR SCW 3888.
While exercising power under Art. 142 the Court cannot assume criminal
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jurisdiction and punish a person for fabricating records. M.S. Ahlawat v. State
of Haryana and another, AIR 2000 SC 168.
Most of the Guidelines Judgments were rendered by the Supreme Court
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under Article 142. The first important case in the series and which was
implemented fully, was the one which related to Blood Banks. Common Cause
or
v. Union of India, AIR 1996 SC 929 = 1996 (1) SCC 753 = 1996 (1) Supreme
190 = 1996 (1) SCJ 422.
143. Power of President to consult Supreme Court:– (1) If at any
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time it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has arisen,
or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and of such public importance
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that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court upon it, he
may refer the question to that Court for consideration and the Court may,
after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.
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(2) The President may, notwithstanding anything in 1[xxx] the proviso

to Article 131, refer a dispute of the kind mentioned in the 2[said proviso]
to the Supreme Court for opinion and the Supreme Court shall, after such
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hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.

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Presidential reference can be made on questions which may arise in future.

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AIR 2003 SC 87.

There is only one case so far, when the Supreme Court refused to answer
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the Presidential Reference. In this case the Supreme Court asked the Attorney
General whether the Government of India would act according to the advice
of the Supreme Court. When Attorney General replied that he cannot assure,
the Supreme Court in a huff recorded its refusal to answer the Presidential
1. The words, brackets and figure “clause (i) of” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.)
Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule.
2. Subs. for the words “said clause” by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section
29 and Schedule.
Reference. Special Reference No. 1, Dr. Ismail Faruqui v. Union of India, AIR
1995 SC 605 = 1994 (6) SCC 360 = 1994 Supp. (2) Scale 100.
144. Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme
Court:– All authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act
in aid of the Supreme Court.
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[144A. Special provisions as to disposal of questions relating to
constitutional validity of laws:– [Rep. by the Constitution (Forty-third
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Amendment) Act, 1977, Sec. 5 (w.e.f. 13.4.1978).]]
145. Rules of Court, etc.:– (1) Subject to the provisions of any law
made by Parliament, the Supreme Court may from time to time, with the
approval of the President, make rules for regulating generally the practice
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and procedure of the Court including–
(a) rules as to the persons practising before the Court;
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(b) rules as to the procedure for hearing appeals and other mattters
pertaining to appeals including the time within which appeals to the
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Court are to be entered;
(c) rules as to the proceedings in the Court for the enforcement of
or
any of the rights conferred by Part III;
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[(cc) rules as to the proceedings in the Court under 3[Article 139A];]
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(d) rules as to the entertainment of appeals under sub-clause (c) of
clause (1) of Article 134;
(e) rules as to the conditions subject to which any judgment pronounced
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or order made by the Court may be reviewed and the procedure

for such review including the time within which applications to the
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Court for such review are to be entered;

(f) rules as to the costs of and incidental to any proceedings in the
Court and as to the fees to be charged in respect of proceedings
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therein;
(g) rules as to the granting of bail;
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(h) rules as to stay of proceedings;

(i) rules providing for the summary determination of any appeal which
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appears to the Court to be frivolous or vexatious or brought for

the purpose of delay;
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(j) rules as to the procedure for inquiries referred to in clause (1)

of Article 317.
2. Inserted by the Constituion (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976, Sec. 26, w.e.f. 1.2.1977.
3. Subs. for “Arts. 131A and 139A” by the Constitution (Forty-third Amndt.) Act, 1977,
Sec. 6, w.e.f. 13.4.1978.
(2) Subject to the 1[provisions of 2[xxx] clause (3)], rules made under
this Article may fix the minimum number of Judges who are to sit for any
purpose, and may provide for the powers of single Judges and Division
Courts.
(3) 3[4[xxx] The minimum number] of Judges who are to sit for the
purpose of deciding any case involving a substantial question of law as to
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the interpretation of this Constitution or for the purpose of hearing any
reference under Article 143 shall be five:
Provided that, where the Court hearing an appeal under any of the
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provisions of this Chapter other than Article 132 consists of less than five
Judges and in the course of the hearing of the appeal the Court is satisfied
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that the appeal involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation
of this Constitution the determination of which is necessary for the disposal
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of the appeal, such Court shall refer the question for opinion to a Court
constituted as required by this clause for the purpose of deciding any case
or
involving such a question and shall on receipt of the opinion dispose of the
appeal in conformity with such opinion.
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(4) No judgment shall be delivered by the Supreme Court save in open
Court, and no report shall be made under Article 143 save in accordance
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with an opinion also delivered in open Court.

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(5) No judgment and no such opinion shall be delivered by the Supreme

Court save with the concurrence of a majority of the Judges present at the
hearing of the case, but nothing in this clause shall be deemed to prevent
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a Judge who does not concur from delivering a dissenting judgment or opinion.
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Criminal appeal cannot be posted for hearing without obtaining the surrender
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of the convicted accused. Mayuram Subramanian Srinivasan v. C.B.I., AIR 2006

SC 2449.
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1. Subs. for “provisions of clause (3)” by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976,
Sec. 26, w.e.f. 1.2.1977.
2. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amndt.) Act, 1977, Sec. 6, w.e.f. 13.4.1978.
3. Subs. for “The minimum number” by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976,
Sec. 26, w.e.f. 1.2.1977.
4. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amndt.) Act, 1977, Sec. 6, w.e.f. 13.4.1978.
146. Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme

Court:– (1) Appointments of officers and servants of the Supreme Court
shall be made by the Chief Justice of India or such other Judge or officer
of the Court as he may direct:
Provided that the President may by rule require that in such cases as
may be specified in the rule, no person, not already attached to the Court
shall be appointed to any office connected with the Court, save after
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consultation with the Union Public Service Commission.
(2) Subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, the
conditions of service of officers and servants of the Supreme Court shall
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be such as may be prescribed by rules made by the Chief Justice of India
or by some other Judge or officer of the Court authorised by the Chief
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Justice of India to make rules for the purpose:
Provided that the rules made under this clause shall, so far as they
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relate to salaries, allowances, leave or pensions, require the approval of the
President.
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(3) The administrative expenses of the Supreme Court, including all
salaries, allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of the officers
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and servants of the Court, shall be charged upon the Consolidated Fund
of India, and any fees or other moneys taken by the Court shall form part
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of that Fund.
147. Interpretation:– In this Chapter and in Chapter V of Part VI,
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references to any substantial question of law as to the interpretation of this

Constitution shall be construed as including references to any substantial
question of law as to the interpretation of the Government of India Act,
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1935 (including any enactment amending or supplementing that Act), or of

any Order in Council or order made thereunder, or of the Indian Independence
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Act, 1947, or of any order made thereunder.

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Comments
Articles 124 to 147:– Supreme Court in India is the highest Court in this
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country since the commencement of the Constitution. Earlier it was the Federal
Court which was the highest. Still earlier the House of Lords in London called
Privy Council was the highest court.
Supreme Court has original jurisdiction with the matters relating to the
disputes between Union and the States and the disputes between and among
States and has the appellate jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters and also
such jurisdiction under what is called Special Leave Procedure. Supreme Court
is the appellate court over Central Industrial Tribunal and National Consumer
Court. The jurisdiction exercisable by the Supreme Court under Article 32 read
with Article 142 and the High Courts under Article 226 is called Judicial Review.
Under this jurisdiction any person interested in any matter involving fundamental
rights and who is bona fide and who has no other expeditious, efficacious or
alternative remedy may approach the Supreme Court and the High Courts either
for redressal of the infringement of the fundamental rights or to prevent their
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invasion. Public interest litigation (i.e. direct approach to the Supreme Court
and the High Courts without the observance of the formalities and procedures
in filing a petition) has opened up flood gates to every citizen to approach directly
by sending a mere letter to the Chief Justice or any other Judge. If directed
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by the Judge the office will number it as a regular petition and post the matter
for hearing before the Court. There are a few instances in which Judicial Review
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is barred. Art. 136(2) (bar of interference in matters arising out of any Court
or Tribunal relating to armed forces); and Art. 227(4) (bar of interference in
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matters arising out of any court or tribunal relating to armed forces); Art. 242(2)
(disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers); Art. 243(o) (bar of interference
or
in elections); Art. 253(2) (bar of interference in the elections to Panchayats and
Municipalities); Art. 329(a) (bar of interference in election matters of Parliament
and Assemblies) are all held to be valid on the ground that they are relevant
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to achieve some specified purposes.
The Special Leave procedure has two dimensions. Firstly the High Court,
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if it is satisfied that it is a fit case for appeal to Supreme Court, it may directly
permit the party to approach the Supreme Court in appeal. If the High Court
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does not grant such leave, the Supreme Court itself can grant leave to appeal
notwithstanding the refusal of the High Court to certify the case as fit for appeal
to Supreme Court. The second dimension is that the Supreme Court may directly
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grant leave to appeal against any final order of the High Court or any Court
or Tribunal.
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The judgments and orders of the Supreme Court are binding on all the
Courts and authorities throughout India as well as citizens and the law laid down
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by the Supreme Court shall be treated as the law of the land.

The appointment, transfer of Judges of the High Courts and the appointment
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of the Judges of the Supreme Court has been a vexed question. The several
procedures suggested such as the Constitution of a collegium of Judges and
the consultation with the Chief Justice of Supreme Court and the Chief Judge
of the High Court have not proved to be foolproof. Till a special independent
Commission is constituted to recommend selection and transfer of Judges the
doubts about the propriety of their appointment and the transfer are likely to
persist. The concept of supremacy of the recommendation of Chief Justice which

is at times treated as binding on the executive needs also a relook [In the matter
of Presidential Reference, AIR 1999 SC 1; S.V. Gupta v. Union of India, AIR
1982 SC 149; Union of India v. Sankar Chand Seth, AIR 1977 SC 2328.]
The Supreme Court is the Court of Records. It means it stores and preserves
the essential records in each case. The suit / petition / appeal and the counters
and the text of judgment are preserved. High Courts are also Courts of Record.
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So also the District Courts. The Court of Record means and indicates that it
is a Central Court and a permanent institution symbolic of its jurisdiction and
powers . Hence every Court of Record has a power to punish any person for
contempt. The Court of Record can be moved and can also take up suo motu
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the issue of contempt occurring within its jurisdiction or in its presence or of
any act done in violation of the orders of the Court. The punishment for contempt
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is six months imprisonment and or imposition of fine which is limitless or warning.
Recently the Supreme Court punished an Advocate by removing him from the
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rolls of Bar Council. To punish a person for contempt in any manner other
than imprisonment, fine or warning is not permissible but the Supreme Court
claims such power for debarring an Advocate from practice under its jurisdiction
or
available to it under Article 142.
The Supreme Court can review its own orders but in one case it reviewed
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the orders made in another case by another Bench while disposing of the case
which is different from the case under review. [A.R. Antulay v. S.R. Naik,
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AIR 1988 SC 1531.]

CHAPTER-V
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Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

148. Comptroller and Auditor-Genral of India:– (1) There shall be
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a Comptroller and Auditor-General of India who shall be appointed by the

President by warrant under his hand and seal and shall only be removed
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from office in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme
Court.
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(2) Every person appointed to be the Comptroller and Auditor-General

of India shall, before he enters upon his office, make and subscribe before
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the President, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or

affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
(3) The salary and other conditions of service of the Comptroller and
Auditor-General shall be such as may be determined by Parliament by law
and, until they are so determined, shall be as specified in the Second Schedule:
Provided that neither the salary of a Comptroller and Auditor-General

nor his rights in respect of leave of absence, pension or age of retirement
shall be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(4) The Comptroller and Auditor-General shall not be eligible for further
office either under the Government of India or under the Government of
any State after he has ceased to hold his office.
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(5) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution and of any law made
by Parliament, the conditions of service of persons serving in the Indian Audit
and Accounts Department and the administrative powers of the Comptroller
and Auditor-General shall be such as may be prescribed by rules made by
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the President after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General.
(6) The administrative expenses of the office of the Comptroller and
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Auditor-General, including all salaries, allowances and pensions payable to
or in respect of persons serving in that office, shall be charged upon the
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Consolidated Fund of India. or
149. Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General:–
The Comptroller and Auditor-General shall perform such duties and exercise
such powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and of the States and
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of any other authority or body as may be prescribed by or under any law
made by Parliament and, until provision in that behalf is so made, shall perform
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such duties and exercise such powers in relation to the accounts of the Union
and of the States as were conferred on or exercisable by the Auditor-General
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of India immediately before the commencement of this Constitution in relation

to the accounts of the Dominion of India and of the Provinces respectively.
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Caselaw
Auditor General can question the propriety of the expenditure only after
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it is incurred. He cannot question the policy of the Government to supply to

the people free colour T.Vs. S. Subramaniam Balaji v. Govt. of Tamil Nadu
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& Ors., AIR 2007 (NOC) 2001 (Mad.).

[150. Form of accounts of the Union and of the States:– The
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accounts of the Union and of the States shall be kept in such form as the
President may, 2[on the advice of] the Comptroller and Auditor-General of
India, prescribe.]
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976, Sec. 27, w.e.f. 1.4.1977.
2. Subs. for “after consultation with”, by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978,
Sec. 22, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
151. Audit reports:– (1) The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-
General of India relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted
to the President, who shall cause them to be laid before each House of
Parliament.
(2) The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India relating
to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the Governor 1[xxx] of
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the State, who shall cause them to be laid before the Legislature of the
State.
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Articles 148 to 151:— The word ‘comptroller’ means the person who
computes and calculates accounts such as income and expenditure and the
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expression ‘auditor general’ means, the principal person who inspects and checks
the accounts.
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Here two capacities are invested in one person. Therefore the Comptroller
and Auditor General has jurisdiction to go into the nature of expenses and its
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applications and reasonableness with the provision made in the budget and also
as to the truth and correctness of the entries made in the account. Reports
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of the Comptroller and the Auditor General are submitted to the President and
through him to the Parliament. In the case of the accounts of the State, they
are submitted to the Governor and through him before the State Legislature.
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His appointment is the Constitutional appointment directly made by the President.

He can be removed only by impeachment. While submitting reports of the
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Comptroller and Auditor General to the Parliament, the President shall enclose
the report of the Government called Action Taken Report. The Action Taken
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Report shall deal with all objections and recommendations made by the Comptroller.
Parliament may issue directions to the Government on the manner in which the
recommendations and objections should be complied. Though the appointment
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is made by the President, the pay and allowance of the Comptroller and Auditor
General may be fixed by the Parliament. While doing so the Parliament may
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fix the pay and allowances of the staff of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
[K. Vasudevan Nair v. Union of India, AIR 1990 SC 2295.]
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1. The word “or Rajpramukh” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956,
Section 29 and Sch.
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PART-VI
THE STATES 1[xxx]
CHAPTER I – GENERAL

the expression “State” 2[does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir].
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Comments
Article 152:-- Just as expression occurring in several enactments to the

effect that the “Act applies to whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir” means
that Jammu and Kashmir is very much a part of the whole of India except
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for the exception created by the Act, the expression ‘State’ occurring in this
Article does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir also means that the
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Jammu and Kashmir is as much a State within India as any other State but
for the exceptions created in this chapter on the States.
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CHAPTER II – THE EXECUTIVE
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The Governor
153. Governors of States:– There shall be a Governor for each State:
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[Provided that nothing in this Article shall prevent the appointment of
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the same person as Governor for two or more States.]

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154. Executive power of State:– (1) The executive power of the

State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either
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directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this

Constitution.
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(2) Nothing in this Article shall–

(a) be deemed to transfer to the Governor any functions conferred
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by any existing law on any other authority; or

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(b) prevent Parliament or the Legislature of the State from conferring

by law functions on any authority subordinate to the Governor.
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1. The words “In Part A of the First Schedule” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.)
Act, 1956, Section 29 and Sch.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Sch., for “means
a State specified in Part A of the First Schedule”.
3. Added by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 6.
155. Appointment of Governor:– The Governor of a State shall be

appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
156. Term of office of Governor:– (1) The Governor shall hold office
during the pleasure of the President.
(2) The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the
President, resign his office.
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(3) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Article, a Governor shall
hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon
his office :
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Provided that a Governor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his
term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
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157. Qualifications for appointment as Governor:– No person shall
be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and
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has completed the age of thirty-five years. or
158. Conditions of Governor’s office:– (1) The Governor shall not
be a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature
of any State specified in the First Schedule, and if a member of either House
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of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any such State be appointed
Governor, he shall be deemed to have vacated his seat in that House on
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the date on which he enters upon his office as Governor.

(2) The Governor shall not hold any other office of profit.
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(3) The Governor shall be entitled without payment of rent to the use
of his official residences and shall be also entitled to such emoluments,
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[(3A) Where the same person is appointed as Governor of two or
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more States, the emoluments and allowances payable to the Governor shall
be allocated among the States in such proportion as the President may by
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order determine.]
(4) The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be
diminished during his term of office.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 7.
159. Oath or affirmation by the Governor:– Every Governor and

every person discharging the functions of the Governor shall, before entering
upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice
of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State, or, in his
absence, the senior-most Judge of that Court available, an oath or affirmation
in the following form, that is to say–
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“I, A. B., do ———————————— that I will
solemnly affirm
faithfully execute the office of Governor (or discharge the functions of the
Governor) of ............. (name of the State) and will to the best of my ability
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preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law and that I will
devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of .....(name of
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the State).”
160. Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain
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contingencies:– The President may make such provision as he thinks fit
for the discharge of the functions of the Governor of a State in any contingency
or
not provided for in this Chapter.
161. Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend,
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remit or commute sentences in certain cases:– The Governor of a State
shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of
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punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person

convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the
executive power of the State extends.
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Caselaw
Power of pardon is subject to judicial review. Epuru Sudhakar & Anr.

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v. Govt. of A.P. & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 3385.

Rules framed by the Government for release of life convicts shall be treated
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as guidelines. State of Haryana and others v. Balwan, AIR 1999 SC 3333.

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162. Extent of executive power of State:– Subject to the provisions

of this Constitution, the executive power of a State shall extend to the matters
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with respect to which the Legislature of the State has power to make laws:
Provided that in any matter with respect to which the Legislature of
a State and Parliament have power to make laws, the executive power of
the State shall be subject to, and limited by, the executive power expressly
conferred by this Constitution or by any law made by Parliament upon the
Union or authorities thereof.
Caselaw
Documents duly authenticated need not be proved. State v. K. Narasimhachary,

AIR 2006 SC 628.
Permission given for installation of statue is a permission granted under
executive power. Where the executive followed a recommendation of a statue
committee, no writ lies for the interference of the High Court. Vema China
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Koteswara Rao v. District Collector & Ors., AIR 2007 SC 2368.
Rehabilitation Scheme introduced on land acquisition shall be made available
to all the members of the family when the land held is joint. 2005 AIR SCW
134.
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Code of Conduct by Ministers should be observed for maintaining standard
of probity. R. Sai Bharati v. J. Jayalalitha, 2003 AIR SCW 6349.
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Where there is no service rules made under Art. 309, the State can issue
executive instructions. AIR 2003 SC 43.
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Order of the Minister directing Secretary to hear representations under M.V.
Act is valid. Socorro N. Gracias and etc. v. State of Goa and others, AIR 1999
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Bom. 436.
Order directing that purchases shall be made from PSU only does not
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violate equality clause. Indian Drugs & Pharm. Ltd. and others, etc. v. Punjab
Drugs Manufacturers Association and others, AIR 1999 SC 1626.
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Where Circular is not authenticated, it is not valid. AIR 2000 Cal. 73.
Council of Ministers
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163. Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor:– (1) There

shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid
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and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, except in so far
as he is by or under this Constitution required to exercise his functions or
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any of them in his discretion.

(2) If any question arises whether any matter is or is not a matter as
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respects which the Governor is by or under this Constitution required to

act in his discretion, the decision of the Governor in his discretion shall be
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final, and the validity of anything done by the Governor shall not be called
in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his
discretion.
(3) The question whether any, and if so what, advise was tendered
by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any Court.
Caselaw
Sanction to prosecute MLA under S. 197 Cr.P.C. is discretionary with the

Governor. He need not seek or follow the Cabinet decision. Madhya Pradesh
Special Police Establishment v. State of Madhya Pradesh and others, AIR 2005
SC 325.
No mandamus can be issued to the Chief Minister not to tender advice
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or to the Governor not to accept the advice of Chief Minister. AIR 1999 Ori.
214.
Council of Ministers comes into existence on the appointment of the Chief
Minister. There is no need for appointment of other Ministers. Dattaji Chirandas
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v. State of Gujarat and another, AIR 1999 Guj. 48.
164. Other provisions as to Ministers:– (1) The Chief Minister shall
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be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed
by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minster, and the Ministers shall
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hold office during the pleasure of the Governor:
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Provided that in the States of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there
shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in
charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes or
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any other work.
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[(1-A) The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in

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the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed fifteen per cent of the
total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State:
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Provided that the number of Ministers, including Chief Minister, in a

State shall not be less than twelve:
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Provided further that where the total number of Ministers, including the
Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in any State at the commencement
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of the Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act, 2003 exceeds the said

fifteen per cent, or the number specified in the first proviso, as the case
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may be, then, the total number of Ministers in that State shall be brought
in conformity with the provisions of this clause within six months from such
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date as the President may by public notification appoint.

(1-B) A member of the Legislative Assembly of a State or either House
of the Legislature of a State having Legislative Council belonging to any
1. Clauses (1A) and (1B) inserted by the Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act, 2003,
w.e.f. 2-1-2004.
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political party who is disqualified for being a member of that House under
paragraph 2 of the Tenth Schedule shall also be disqualified to be appointed
as a Minister under clause (1) for duration of the period commencing from
the date of his disqualification till the date on which the term of his office
as such member would expire or where he contests any election to the
Legislative Assembly of a State or either House of the Legislature of a State
having Legislative Council, as the case may be, before the expiry of such
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period, till the date on which he is declared elected, whichever is earlier.]
Legislative Assembly of the State.
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(3) Before a Minister enters upon his office, the Governor shall administer
to him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out
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(4) A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not
a member of the Legislature of the State shall at the expiration of that period
cease to be a Minister.
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(5) The salaries and allowances of Ministers shall be such as the
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Legislature of the State may from time to time by law determine and, until
the Legislature of the State so determines, shall be as specified in the Second
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Schedule.
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Articles 153 to 164:-- The executive powers of the State extend to all
subjects reserved for the State in the State List under Schedule VII and over
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subjects covered by Concurrent List with the concurrence of the Union. The
Governor is the repository of all executive powers. He can act only on the advice
of the Chief Minister on all matters except those for which he is conferred
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with discretion to act. The subjects on which he acts on his own discretion
is the appointment of Chief Minister. The Governor of Assam and the Governor
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who is appointed as administrator of Union territories have certain special

responsibilities. As Governor of Assam he has independent discretionary powers
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in the matters arising out of tribal areas. As administrator of Union territories,

he has to function under the Union Government. In the matter of special
responsibilities entrusted to him under some of the provisions of Articles 371,
371-A(1)(vi), 37A(c)(i) and 37A(f) and (g) Governor is conferred with several
discretionary powers which he should discharge as directed by the President.
The Governor is appointed by the President and he holds the post during
the pleasure of the President. It means the Governor may be removed at any
time at the pleasure of the President without any notice. Since the President
can act on the advice of the Prime Minister, it is possible to assume that the
Governor holds the post at the pleasure of the Prime Minister. The classic case
of removal of the Governors occurred during emergency and after emergency
and after the re-emergence of the Congress rule on the fall of Janata coilation
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Governments. There is no case of removal of Governors in other normal times.
The resignation of Ram Lal as Andhra Pradesh Governor at the instance of the
Centre and the resignation of Bhuta Singh as Governor of Bihar when he was
censured by the Supreme Court are instances where the Governors resigned.
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The term of office of the Governor is five years. He continues to hold office
after the expiry of the term till his successor takes charge. Governor may be
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appointed for two or more States in which case the salary etc. of the Governors
are apportioned between and among the States concerned by the Union Government.
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The minimum age of the Governor shall be 35 years at the time he assumes
appointment. He has power to grant pardons, reprieves and remission and to
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suspend, remit or commute sentences. However, his power is exercisable only
bona fide and not to serve any personal or political interest. [Sanaboyina
Satyanarayana v. Govt. of A.P., AIR 2003 SC 3074; Satpal v. State of Haryana,
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AIR 2000 SC 1702.]
Since the Governor is repository of all executive power, all actions of the
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Governor shall be expressed to have been taken in his name and under his seal.
When any document is duly authenticated it is not open to any Court to enquire
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into any allegation that the order as not been made by the Governor. The executive
power of the State is co-extensive with the legislative power of the legislature.
Therefore the Governor has power to issue executive instructions. Such instructions
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shall not contradict any law made by the legislature. Further the executive cannot
issue any instructions in the field in which the State Government has to necessarily
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make a law, i.e. no tax can be imposed by executive instruction for, there cannot
be any imposition of tax without a law made by a legislature. No executive
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instruction can be issued by the State Government in the field which by law
reserved to the Union. The State Government cannot issue any executive
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instructions in any matter relating to tax on inter-State transactions or relating

to any matter covered by inter-State dealings. When once any law is made by
the State legislature, the executive instructions issued in relation thereto cease
to operate. The orders of the Board of Revenue of the former Madras Government
are subsequently found to be mere executive instructions. When it is found that
the land revenue is levied on the basis of such executive instructions, the Andhra
Pradesh High Court struck down the levy of land revenue and its enhancement
which necessitated the Government of Andhra Pradesh to make a law on the
levy and collection of land revenue in Andhra area of Andhra Pradesh.
Minister not being a member of either House – If a person appointed as
a Minister in the State by the Governor, happens to be a member of Rajya
Sabha, he can resign his Rajya Sabha membership and get elected to the State
Assembly or the Council within six months. If the Central Minister is a member
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of State Legislature, he can within a period of six months resign his membership
of the State Legislature and get himself elected to Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Ashok Pandey v. Kumari Mayavati and others, AIR 2007 SC 2259. See also:
Janakraj v. H.D. Dave Gowda, (1997) 10 SCC 462.
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Caselaw
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Delegation of non-essential matters by the Chief Minister is valid. T. Asafali
v. E.K. Nayanar and others, AIR 1999 Ker. 160.
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Non-legislator can be appointed as Chief Minister. A person disqualified
to be a legislator shall not be appointed. A person cannot be appointed as Chief
or
Minister repeatedly every six months. AIR 2001 SC 2707.
The Advocate-General for the State
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165. Advocate-General for the State:– (1) The Governor of each
State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of
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a High Court to be Advocate-General for the State.

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(2) It shall be the duty of the Advocate-General to give advice to the

Government of the State upon such legal matters, and to perform such other
duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred or assigned
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to him by the Governor, and to discharge the functions conferred on him

by or under this Constitution or any other law for the time being in force.
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(3) The Advocate-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the
Governor, and shall receive such remuneration as the Governor may determine.
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Caselaw
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No vigilance enquiry can be started by the Government against Advocate

General. Rafeek V.K. v. State of Kerala, AIR 2005 Ker. 185.
While appointing Advocate General, Government need not consult the Chief
Justice. AIR 2004 All. 133.
Conduct of Government Business

166. Conduct of business of the Government of a State:– (1) All
executive action of the Government of a State shall be expressed to be taken
in the name of the Governor.
(2) Orders and other instruments made and executed in the name of
the Governor shall be authenticated in such manner as may be specified in
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rules to be made by the Governor, and the validity of an order or instrument
which is so authenticated shall not be called in question on the ground that
it is not an order or instrument made or executed by the Governor.
(3) The Governor shall make rules for the more convenient transaction
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of the business of the Government of the State, and for the allocation among
Ministers of the said business in so far as it is not business with respect
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to which the Governor is by or under this Constitution required to act in
his discretion.
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[xxx] or
Caselaw
Minister disposing of the case under revision cannot be treated as having

exercised his executive power. K.P. Mohamad Ali Haji v. S. Rasitha & Ors.,
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AIR 2007 (NOC) 1580 (Ker.).
Decision of the Minister becomes Government decision when once the
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order is issued in the name of the Governor. State of J. and K. and others
v. M/s. Trehan Industries Pvt. Ltd. and another, AIR 2005 J&K 13.
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Authentication by director of transport of the order of the Government

is valid. AIR 1999 Bom. 436.
Order of State Government issued in the name of the Governor and not
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by Governor is valid and correct. Murlidhar v. State of Rajasthan and others,

AIR 2000 Raj. 170.
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Provisions of manuals are not law under Art. 13. 2004 AIR SCW 3388.
167. Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of
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information to Governor, etc.:– It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister

of each State–
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(a) to communicate to the Governor of the State all decisions of the

Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of
the State and proposals for legislation;
1. Clause (4) omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 23, w.e.f.
20.6.1979.
(b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs

of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call
for; and
(c) if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the
Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken
by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
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Comments
Articles 165 to 167:-- It is the Governor who appoints the Advocate

General. Such appointment is made on the advice of the Chief Minister. The
Advocate General holds the office at the pleasure of the Governor. It is obvious
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that he holds office at the pleasure of the political authority. The functions of
the Advocate General are independent. He being the advisor is not expected to
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subordinate himself in his opinions to the Government. That is why the Advocate
General normally resigns from his post every time the political authority changes.
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The Advocate General has a duty not only to tender his advice but also to argue
for the Government in all matters before the Court. Therefore he shall not only
be competent to advice the Government on any point of law and facts but he
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shall also be competent to substantiate the case of the Government before the
Court. The Advocate General is bound to carry out such other functions of
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legal nature such as the advice on the proposed legislation, appearance before
any commission which may be set up by the Government. The Advocate General,
if so requested may appear before the legislature or before any Committee set
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up by the legislature, he can speak and participate in discussion and shall not
be entitled to vote. The Advocate General is the authority for permitting the
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filing of contempt applications by private parties. If he himself chooses to file

such applications, he can prevent the private parties to file the applications by
refusing to grant them the permission. The Advocate General can withdraw
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prosecution against any parties in public interest. The Advocate General can make
concessions in the Court on behalf of the Government without there being any
special authorisation to do so from the Government for, he is an independent
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advisor and no servant of the Government. The Advocate General shall not appear
against the State on behalf of any private parties but he can appear as Advocate
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in private litigation between parties in which the Government has no interest.

The Advocate General is entitled to primacy of audience in the Court. It means
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that the case in which he appears shall have precedence over the others in the
day’s cause list.
Caselaw
State can appoint only one Advocate General. Additional Advocate General
is not equivalent to Advocate General. 2004 AIR SCW 504.
CHAPTER III—THE STATE LEGISLATURE
General
168. Constitution of Legislatures in States:– (1) For every State
there shall be a Legislature which shall consist of the Governor, and–
(a) in the States of 1[Andhra Pradesh] Bihar, 2[xxx], 3[4[xxx]],
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[Maharashtra], 6[Karnataka, 6a[Tamil Nadu], 7[xxx] 8[and Uttar
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Pradesh], two Houses;
(b) in other States, one House.
(2) Where there are two Houses of the Legislature of a State, one
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shall be known as the Legislative Council and the other as the Legislative
Assembly, and where there is only one House, it shall be known as the
Legislative Assembly.
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169. Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States:– (1)
Notwithstanding anything in Article 168, Parliament may by law provide for
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the abolition of the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council
or for the creation of such a Council in a State having no such Council,
or
if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution to that effect
by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority
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of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and
voting.
(2) Any law referred to in clause (1) shall contain such provisions for
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the amendment of this Constitution as may be necessary to give effect to

the provisions of the law and may also contain such supplemental, incidental
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and consequential provisions as Parliament may deem necessary.
1. The word “Andhra Pradesh “, Ins. by Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Act, 2005 (1
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of 2006), Section 3(1), w.e.f. 30-3-2007.

2. The word “Bombay” omitted by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 (11 of 1960),
Section 20, w.e.f. 1.5.1960.
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3. The word “Madhya Pradesh” inserted by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956,
Sec. 8(2) (the date of enforcement has not been appointed).
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4. The word “Tamil Nadu”, omitted by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council (Abolition) Act,
1986 (40 of 1986) Section 4, w.e.f. 1.11.1986.
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5. Ins. by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 (11 of 1960), Section 20, w.e.f. 1.5.1960.
6. Subs. by the Mysore State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1973 (31 of 1973), Section 4, for
“Mysore”, w.e.f. 1.11.1973.
6a. Ins. by Tamil Nadu Legislature Council Act, 2010 (16 of 2010).
7. The word “Punjab”, omitted by the Punjab Legislative Council (Abolition) Act, 1969 (46
of 1969), Section 4, w.e.f. 7.1.1970.
8. Subs. for “Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal” by the West Bengal Legislative Council
(Abolition) Act, 1969 (20 of 1969), Section 4, w.e.f. 1.8.1969.
(3) No such law as aforesaid shall be deemed to be an amendment

[170. Composition of the Legislative Assemblies:– (1) Subject to
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the provisions of Article 333, the Legislative Assembly of each State shall
consist of not more than five hundred, and not less than sixty, members chosen
by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State.
(2) For the purposes of clause (1), each State shall be divided into
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territorial constituencies in such manner that the ratio between the population
of each constituency and the number of seats allotted to it shall, so far as
practicable, be the same throughout the State.
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[Explanation:– In this clause, the expression “population” means the
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population as ascertained at the last preceding census of which the relevant
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figures have been published:
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census of which the relevant figures have been published shall, until the relevant
figures for the first census taken after the year 3[2026] have been published,
or
be construed as a reference to the 4[2001] census.]
(3) Upon the completion of each census, the total number of seats in
the Legislative Assembly of each State and the division of each State into
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territorial constituencies shall be readjusted by such authority and in such
manner as Parliament may by law determine :
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Provided that such readjustment shall not affect representation in the

Legislative Assembly until the dissolution of the then existing Assembly:
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[Provided further that such readjustment shall take effect from such
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date as the President may, by order, specify and until such readjustment
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takes effect, any election to the Legislative Assembly may be held on the
basis of the territorial constituencies existing before such readjustment:
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Provided also that until the relevant figures for the first census taken
after the year 6[2026] have been published, it shall not be necessary to
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[readjust–
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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Sec. 9.

3. Subs. for “2000” by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 2001, w.e.f. 21.2.2002.
6. Subs. for “2000” by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 2001, w.e.f. 21.2.2002.
7. Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 2001, w.e.f. 21.2.2002.
(i) the total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of each State
as readjusted on the basis of the 1971 census ; and
(ii) the division of such State into territorial constituencies as may be
readjusted on the basis of the 1[2001] census,
under this clause.]
171. Composition of the Legislative Councils:– (1) The total number
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of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council shall
not exceed 2[one-third] of the total number of members in the Legislative
Assembly of that State:
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Provided that the total number of members in the Legislative Council
of a State shall in no case be less than forty.
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(2) Until Parliament by law otherwise provides, the composition of the
Legislative Council of a State shall be as provided in clause (3).
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(3) Of the total number of members of the Legislative Council of a
State–
or
(a) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by electorates
consisting of members of municipalities, district boards and such
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other local authorities in the State as Parliament may by law specify;
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(b) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates

consisting of persons residing in the State who have been for at
least three years graduates of any university in the territory of India
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or have been for at least three years in possession of qualifications

prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament as equivalent
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to that of a graduate of any such university;

(c) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates
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consisting of persons who have been for at least three years engaged
in teaching in such educational institutions within the State, not lower
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in standard than that of a secondary school, as may be prescribed

by or under any law made by Parliament;
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(d) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by the members

of the Legislative Assembly of the State from amongst persons who
are not members of the Assembly;
2. Subs. for “one-fourth” by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Sec. 10.
(e) the remainder shall be nominated by the Governor in accordance

with the provisions of clause (5).
(4) The members to be elected under sub-clauses (a), (b) and (c) of
clause (3) shall be chosen in such territorial constituencies as may be
prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament, and the elections under
the said sub-clauses and under sub-clause (d) of the said clause shall be
held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means
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(5) The members to be nominated by the Governor under sub-clause
(e) of clause (3) shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical
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experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely:–
Literature, science, art, co-operative movement and social service.
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172. Duration of State Legislatures:– (1) Every Legislative Assembly
of every State, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for 1[five years] from
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the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer and the expiration of
the said period of 1[five years] shall operate as a dissolution of the Assembly:
or
Provided that the said period may, while a Proclamation of Emergency
is in operation, be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding
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one year at a time and not extending in any case beyond a period of six
months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate.
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(2) The Legislative Council of a State shall not be subject to dissolution,

but as nearly as possible one-third of the members thereof shall retire as
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soon as may be on the expiration of every second year in accordance with

the provisions made in that behalf by Parliament by law.
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Caselaw
No dissolution of Assembly even before the first meeting is held. Rameshwar

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Prasad & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr., AIR 2006 SC 980.
173. Qualification for membership of the State Legislature:– A
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person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislature

of a State unless he–
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[(a) is a citizen of India, and makes and subscribes before some person
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authorised in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or

1. Subs. for “six years”, by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 24,
w.e.f. 6.9.1979.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Sixteenth Amndt.) Act, 1963, Section 4.
affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the
Third Schedule;]
(b) is, in the case of a seat in the Legislative Assembly, not less than
twenty-five years of age and, in the case of a seat in the Legislative
Council, not less than thirty years of age; and
(c) possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that
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behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.
Caselaw
Under-aged by date of nomination, election set aside. 2003 AIR SCW 6005.
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[174. Sessions of the State Legislature, prorogation and
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dissolution:– (1) The Governor shall from time to time summon the House
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or each House of the Legislature of the State to meet at such time and
place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its last
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sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next
session.
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(2) The Governor may from time to time–
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(a) prorogue the House or either House;
(b) dissolve the Legislative Assembly.]
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Caselaw
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The rule that the period between sessions shall not exceed six months
will not apply when the legislature is prematurely dissolved. AIR 2003 SC 87.
175. Right of Governor to address and send messages to the
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House or Houses:– (1) The Governor may address the Legislative Assembly
or, in the case of a State having a Legislative Council, either House of the
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Legislature of the State, or both Houses assembled together, and may for
that purpose require the attendance of members.
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(2) The Governor may send messages to the House or Houses of the
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Legislature of the State, whether with respect to a Bill then pending in the
Legislature or otherwise, and a House to which any message is so sent shall
with all convenient despatch consider any matter required by the message
to be taken into consideration.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (First Amndt.) Act, 1951, Section 8.
176. Special address by the Governor:– (1) At the commencement

of 1[the first session after each general election to the Legislative Assembly
and at the commencement of the first session of each year], the Governor
shall address the Legislative Assembly or, in the case of a State having a
Legislative Council, both Houses assembled together and inform the Legislature
of the causes of its summons.
(2) Provision shall be made by the rules regulating the procedure of
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the House or either House for the allotment of time for discussion of the
matters referred to in such address 2[xxx].
177. Rights of Ministers and Advocate-General as respects the
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Houses:– Every Minister and the Advocate-General for a State shall have
the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, the
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Legislative Assembly of the State or, in the case of a State having a Legislative
Council, both Houses, and to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the
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proceedings of, any Committee of the Legislature of which he may be named
a member, but shall not, by virtue of this Article, be entitled to vote.
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Officers of the State Legislature
178. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative
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Assembly:– Every Legislative Assembly of a State shall, as soon as may
be, choose two members of the Assembly to be respectively Speaker and
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Deputy Speaker thereof and, so often as the office of Speaker or Deputy

Speaker becomes vacant, the Assembly shall choose another member to
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be Speaker or Deputy Speaker, as the case may be.

of Speaker and Deputy Speaker:– A member holding office as Speaker
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or Deputy Speaker of an Assembly–

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(a) shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the Assembly;

(b) may at any time by writing under his hand addressed, if such
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member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member

is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office; and
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(c) may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Assembly

passed by a majority of all the then members of the Assembly:
1. Subs. for “every session” by the Constitution (First Amndt.) Act, 1951, Section 9.
2. The words “and for the precedence of such discussion over other business of the House”
omitted by the Constitution (First Amndt.) Act, 1951 Section 9.
the resolution:
Provided further that, whenever the Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker
shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the
Assembly after the dissolution.
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180. Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform
the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker:– (1) While the office
of Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the
Deputy Speaker or, if the office of Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such
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member of the Assembly as the Governor may appoint for the purpose.
(2) During the absence of the Speaker from any sitting of the Assembly
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the Deputy Speaker or, if he is also absent, such person as may be determined
by the rules of procedure of the Assembly, or, if no such person is present,
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such other person as may be determined by the Assembly, shall act as
Speaker.
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181. The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while
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At any sitting of the Legislative Assembly, while any resolution for the removal
of the Speaker from his office is under consideration, the Speaker, or while
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any resolution for the removal of the Deputy Speaker from his office is under
consideration, the Deputy Speaker, shall not, though he is present, preside,
and the provisions of clause (2) of Article 180 shall apply in relation to
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every such sitting as they apply in relation to a sitting from which the Speaker
or, as the case may be, the Deputy Speaker, is absent.
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(2) The Speaker shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to
take part in the proceedings of, the Legislative Assembly while any resolution
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for his removal from office is under consideration in the Assembly and shall,
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182. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative

Council:– The Legislative Council of every State having such Council shall,
as soon as may be, choose two members of the Council to be respectively
Chairman and Deputy Chairman thereof and, so often as the office of
Chairman or Deputy Chairman becomes vacant, the Council shall choose
another member to be Chairman or Deputy Chairman, as the case may be.
of Chairman and Deputy Chairman:– A member holding office as Chairman
or Deputy Chairman of a Legislative Council–
(a) shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the Council;
(b) may at any time by writing under his hand addressed, if such
member is the Chairman, to the Deputy Chairman, and if such
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member is the Deputy Chairman, to the Chairman, resign his office;
and
(c) may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council
passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council:
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the resolution.
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Caselaw
Appointment of a Governor – Need for national policy indicated. Rameshwar

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Prasad & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr., AIR 2006 SC 980.
184. Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform
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the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman:– (1) While the office
of Chairman is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the
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Deputy Chairman or, if the office of Deputy Chairman is also vacant, by

such member of the Council as the Governor may appoint for the purpose.
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(2) During the absence of the Chairman from any sitting of the Council
the Deputy Chairman or, if he is also absent, such person as may be
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determined by the rules of procedure of the Council, or, if no such person

is present, such other person as may be determined by the Council, shall
act as Chairman.
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185. The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while

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At any sitting of the Legislative Council, while any resolution for the removal
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of the Chairman from his office is under consideration, the Chairman, or

while any resolution for the removal of the Deputy Chairman from his office
is under consideration, the Deputy Chairman, shall not, though he is present,
preside, and the provisions of clause (2) of Article 184 shall apply in relation
to every such sitting as they apply in relation to a sitting from which the
Chairman or, as the case may be, the Deputy Chairman is absent.
(2) The Chairman shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to
take part in the proceedings of, the Legislative Council while any resolution
for his removal from office is under consideration in the Council and shall,
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186. Salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman:– There shall be paid to the
Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and to the
Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council, such salaries
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and allowances as may be respectively fixed by the Legislature of the State
by law and, until provision in that behalf is so made, such salaries and
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allowances as are specified in the Second Schedule.
187. Secretariat of State Legislature:– (1) The House or each House
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of the Legislature of a State shall have a separate secretarial staff:
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Provided that nothing in this clause shall, in the case of the Legislature
of a State having a Legislative Council, be construed as preventing the creation
of posts common to both Houses of such Legislature.
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(2) The Legislature of a State may by law regulate the recruitment,

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and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to the secretarial staff

of the House or Houses of the Legislature of the State.
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(3) Until provision is made by the Legislature of the State under clause
(2), the Governor may, after consultation with the Speaker of the Legislative
Assembly or the Chairman of the Legislative Council, as the case may be,
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make rules regulating the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons
appointed, to the secretarial staff of the Assembly or the Council, and any
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rules so made shall have effect subject to the provisions of any law made
under the said clause.
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Conduct of Business
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188. Oath or affirmation by members:– Every member of the

Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State shall, before taking
his seat, make and subscribe before the Governor, or some person appointed
in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out
189. Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding

vacancies and quorum:– (1) Save as otherwise provided in this Constitution,
all questions at any sitting of a House of the Legislature of a State shall
be determined by a majority of votes of the members present and voting,
other than the Speaker or Chairman, or person acting as such.
The Speaker or Chairman, or person acting as such, shall not vote
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in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case
of an equality of votes.
(2) A House of the Legislature of a State shall have power to act
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notwithstanding any vacancy in the membership thereof, and any proceedings
in the Legislature of a State shall be valid notwithstanding that it is discovered
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subsequently that some person who was not entitled so to do sat or voted
or otherwise took part in the proceedings.
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(3) Until the Legislature of the State by law otherwise provides, the
quorum to constitute a meeting of a House of the Legislature of a State
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shall be ten members or one-tenth of the total number of members of the
House, whichever is greater.
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(4) If at any time during a meeting of the Legislative Assembly or the
Legislative Council of a State there is no quorum, it shall be the duty of
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the Speaker or Chairman, or person acting as such, either to adjourn the

House or to suspend the meeting until there is a quorum.
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Disqualifications of Members
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190. Vacation of seats:– (1) No person shall be a member of both

Houses of the Legislature of a State and provision shall be made by the
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Legislature of the State by law for the vacation by a person who is chosen
a member of both Houses of his seat in one House or the other.
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(2) No person shall be a member of the Legislatures of two or more

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States specified in the First Schedule and if a person is chosen a member

of the Legislatures of two or more such States, then, at the expiration of
such period as may be specified in rules made by the President, that person’s
seat in the Legislatures of all such States shall become vacant, unless he
has previously resigned his seat in the Legislatures of all but one of the States.
(3) If a member of a House of the Legislature of a State:–

(a) becomes a subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in
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[clause (1) or clause (2) of Article 191]; or
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[(b) resigns his seat by writing under his hand addressed to the speaker
or the Chairman, as the case may be, and his resignation is accepted
by the Speaker or the Chairman, as the case may be,]
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his seat shall thereupon become vacant:
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[Provided that in the case of any resignation referred to in sub-clause
(b), if from information received or otherwise and after making such inquiry
as he thinks fit, the Speaker or the Chairman, as the case may be, is satisfied
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that such resignation is not voluntary or genuine, he shall not accept such
resignation.]
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(4) If for a period of sixty days a member of a House of the Legislature
of a State is without permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof,
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the House may declare his seat vacant:
Provided that in computing the said period of sixty days no account
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shall be taken of any period during which the House is prorogued or is
adjourned for more than four consecutive days.
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191. Disqualifications for membership:– (1) A person shall be
disqualifed for being chosen as, and for being, a member of the Legislative
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Assembly or Legislative Council of a State–

(a) if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or
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the Government of any State specified in the First Schedule, other

than an office declared by the Legislature of the State by law not
to disqualify its holder;
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(b) if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent

Court;
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(c) if he is an undischarged insolvent;

(d) if he is not a citizen of India, or has voluntarily acquired the
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citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgment of

allegiance or adherence to a foreign State;
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(e) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parilament.

1. Subs. for “clause (1) of Article 191” by the Constitution (Fifty-second Amndt.) Act, 1985,
Section 4, w.e.f. 1.3.1985.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Thirty-third Amndt.) Act, 1974, Section 3.
3. Inserted by the Constitution (Thirty-third Amndt.) Act, 1974, Section 3.
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[Explanation:– For the purposes of this clause], a person shall not

1
be deemed to hold an office of profit under the Government of India or

the Government of any State specified in the First Schedule by reason only
that he is a Minister either for the Union or for such State.
[(2) A person shall be disqualified for being a member of the Legislative
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Assembly or Legislative Council of a State if he is so disqualified under

the Tenth Schedule.]
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Caselaw
While considering the question of disqualification the Court cannot go into

the validity or otherwise of the order of release of the Government employee.
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AIR 2004 SC 1377.
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Workers like khalashi or meter readers who hold non-executive posts in
Bokaro Steel Plant do not hold office-of-profit. They are eligible to contest
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elections. Aklu Ram Mahto v. Rajendra Mahto, AIR 1999 SC 1259.
Physical education teacher in municipality is not holding any office-of-profit.
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Patil Panduranga Venkanagouda v. Horatti Basavaraj Shivalingappa and another,
AIR 2000 Kar. 78.
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[192. Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members:–
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(1) If any question arises as to whether a member of a House of the

Legislature of a State has become subject to any of the disqualifications
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mentioned in clause (1) of Article 191, the question shall be referred for
the decision of the Governor and his decision shall be final.
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(2) Before giving any decision on any such question, the Governor shall
obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to
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such opinion.]
193. Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation
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under Article 188 or when not qualified or when disqualified:– If a

person sits or votes as a member of the Legislative Assembly or the
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Legislative Council of a State before he has complied with the requirements

of Article 188, or when he knows that he is not qualified or that he is
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disqualified for membership thereof, or that he is prohibited from so doing
1. Subs. for “(2) for the purposes of this Article”, by the Constitution (Fifty-second Amndt.)
Act, 1985, Section 5, w.e.f. 1.3.1985.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifty-second Amndt.) Act, 1985, Section 5, w.e.f. 1.3.1985.
by the provisions of any law made by Parliament or the Legislature of the

State, he shall be liable in respect of each day on which he so sits or votes
to a penalty of five hundred rupees to be recovered as a debt due to the
State.
Powers, Privileges and Immunities of State
Legislatures and their Members
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194. Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Legislatures and
of the members and Committees thereof:– (1) Subject to the provisions
of this Constitution and to the rules and standing orders regulating the
procedure of the Legislature, there shall be freedom of speech in the
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Legislature of every State.
(2) No member of the Legislature of a State shall be liable to any
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proceedings in any Court in respect of anything said or any vote given by
him in the Legislature or any Committee thereof, and no person shall be
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so liable in respect of the publication by or under the authority of a House
of such a Legislature of any report, paper, votes or proceedings.
or
(3) In other respects, the powers, privileges and immunities of a House
of the Legislature of a State, and of the members and the Committees of
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a House of such Legislature, shall be such as may from time to time be
defined by the Legislature by law, and, until so defined, 1[shall be those
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of that House and of its members and Committees immediately before the
coming into force of Section 26 of the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment)
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Act, 1978].
(4) The provisions of clauses (1), (2) and (3) shall apply in relation
to persons who by virtue of this Constitution have the right to speak in,
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and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of a House of the Legislature

of a State or any Committee thereof as they apply in relation to members
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of that Legislature.
Caselaw
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Open ballot system in Council elections cannot be objected to. Kuldip Nayar
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v. Union of India & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 3127.

195. Salaries and allowances of members:– Members of the Legislative
Assembly and the Legislative Council of a State shall be entitled to receive
such salaries and allowances as may from time to time be determined, by
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 26, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
the Legislature of the State by law and, until provision in that respect is
so made, salaries and allowances at such rates and upon such conditions
as were immediately before the commencement of the Constitution applicable
in the case of members of the Legislative Assembly of the corresponding
Province.
Legislative Procedure
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196. Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills:– (1) Subject
to the provisions of Articles 198 and 207 with respect to Money Bills and
other financial Bills, a Bill may originate in either House of the Legislature
of a State which has a Legislative Council.
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(2) Subject to the provisions of Articles 197 and 198, a Bill shall not
be deemed to have been passed by the Houses of the Legislature of a State
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having a Legislative Council unless it has been agreed to by both Houses,
either without amemdment or with such amendments only as are agreed to
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by both Houses. or
(3) A Bill pending in the Legislature of a State shall not lapse by reason
of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof.
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(4) A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not
been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on a dissolution
of the Assembly.
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(5) A Bill which is pending in the Legislative Assembly of a State, or

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which having been passed by the Legislative Assembly is pending in the

Legislative Council, shall lapse on a dissolution of the Assembly.
197. Restriction on powers of Legislative Council as to Bills other
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than Money Bills:– (1) If after a Bill has been passed by the Legislative
Assembly of a State having a Legislative Council and transmitted to the
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Legislative Council–
(a) the Bill is rejected by the Council; or
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(b) more than three months elapse from the date on which the Bill
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is laid before the Council without the Bill being passed by it; or
(c) the Bill is passed by the Council with amendments to which the
Legislative Assembly does not agree;
the Legislative Assembly may, subject to the rules regulating its procedure,
pass the Bill again in the same or in any subsequent session with or without
such amendments, if any, as have been made, suggested or agreed to by

the Legislative Council and then transmit the Bill as so passed to the Legislative
Council.
(2) If after a Bill has been so passed for the second time by the
Legislative Assembly and transmitted to the Legislative Council–
(a) the Bill is rejected by the Council; or
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(b) more than one month elapses from the date on which the Bill is
laid before the Council without the Bill being passed by it; or
(c) the Bill is passed by the Council with amendments to which the
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Legislative Assembly does not agree;
the Bill shall be deemed to have been passed by the Houses of the Legislature
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of the State in the form in which it was passed by the Legislative Assembly
for the second time with such amendments, if any, as have been made or
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suggested by the Legislative Council and agreed to by the Legislative
Assembly.
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(3) Nothing in this Article shall apply to a Money Bill.
198. Special procedure in respect of Money Bills:– (1) A Money
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Bill shall not be introduced in a Legislative Council.
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(2) After a Money Bill has been passed by the Legislative Assembly
of a State having a Legislative Council, it shall be transmitted to the Legislative
Council for its recommendations, and the Legislative Council shall within a
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period of fourteen days from the date of its receipt of the Bill return the
Bill to the Legislative Assembly with its recommendations, and the Legislative
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Assembly may thereupon either accept or reject all or any of the

recommendations of the Legislative Council.
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(3) If the Legislative Assembly accepts any of the recommendations

of the Legislative Council, the Money Bill shall be deemed to have been
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passed by both Houses with the amendments recommended by the Legislative

Council and accepted by the Legislative Assembly.
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(4) If the Legislative Assembly does not accept any of the

recommendations of the Legislative Council, the Money Bill shall be deemed
to have been passed by both Houses in the form in which it was passed
by the Legislative Assembly without any of the amendments recommended
by the Legislative Council.
(5) If a Money Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly and transmitted

to the Legislative Council for its recommendations is not returned to the
Legislative Assembly within the said period of fourteen days, it shall be
deemed to have been passed by both Houses at the expiration of the said
period in the form in which it was passed by the Legislative Assembly.
199. Definition of “Money Bills”:– (1) For the purposes of this
Chapter, a Bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only
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provisions dealing with all or any of the following matters, namely:–
(a) the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any
tax;
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(b) the regulation of the borrowing of money or the giving of any
gurantee by the State, or the amendment of the law with respect
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to any financial obligations undertaken or to be undertaken by the
State;
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(c) the custody of the Consolidated Fund or the Contingency Fund
of the State, the payment of moneys into or the withdrawal of
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moneys from any such Fund;
(d) the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of the
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State;
(e) the declaring of any expenditure to be expenditure charged on the
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Consolidated Fund of the State, or the increasing of the amount

of any such expenditure;
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(f) the receipt of money on account of the Consolidated Fund of the

State or the public account of the State or the custody or issue
of such money; or
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(g) any matter incidental to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses

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(a) to (f).
(2) A Bill shall not be deemed to be a Money Bill by reason only
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that it provides for the imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties, or

for the demand or payment of fees for licences or fees for services rendered,
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or by reason that it provides for the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration

or regulation of any tax by any local authority or body for local purposes.
(3) If any question arises whether a Bill introduced in the Legislature
of a State which has a Legislative Council is a Money Bill or not, the decision
of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of such State thereon shall be
final.
(4) There shall be endorsed on every Money Bill when it is transmitted

to the Legislative Council under Article 198, and when it is presented to
the Governor for assent under Article 200, the certificate of the Speaker
of the Legislative Assembly signed by him that it is a Money Bill.
200. Assent to Bills:– When a Bill has been passed by the Legislative
Assembly of a State or, in the case of a State having a Legislative Council,
has been passed by both Houses of the Legislature of the State, it shall
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be presented to the Governor and the Governor shall declare either that
he assents to the Bill or that he withholds assent therefrom or that he reserves
the Bill for the consideration of the President:
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Provided that the Governor may, as soon as possible after the presentation
to him of the Bill for assent, return the Bill if it is not a Money Bill together
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with a message requesting that the House or Houses will reconsider the Bill
or any specified provisions thereof and, in particular, will consider the
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desirability of introducing any such amendments as he may recommend in
his message and, when a Bill is so returned, the House or Houses shall
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reconsider the Bill accordingly, and if the Bill is passed again by the House
or Houses with or without amendment and presented to the Governor for
assent, the Governor shall not withhold assent therefrom:
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Provided further that the Governor shall not assent to, but shall reserve
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for the consideration of the President, any Bill which in the opinion of the
Governor would, if it became law, so derogate from the powers of the High
Court as to endanger the position which that Court is by this Constitution
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designed to fill.
201. Bills reserved for consideration:– When a Bill is reserved by
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a Governor for the consideration of the President, the President shall declare
either that he assents to the Bill or that he withholds assent therefrom:
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Provided that, where the Bill is not a Money Bill, the President may
direct the Governor to return the Bill to the House or, as the case may
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be, the Houses of the Legislature of the State together with such a message
as is mentioned in the first proviso to Article 200 and, when a Bill is so
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returned, the House or Houses shall reconsider it accordingly within a period

of six months from the date of receipt of such message and, if it is again
passed by the House or Houses with or without amendment, it shall be
presented again to the President for his consideration.
Procedure in Financial Matters

202. Annual financial statement:– (1) The Governor shall in respect
of every financial year cause to be laid before the House or Houses of the
Legislature of the State a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure
of the State for that year, in this Part referred to as the “annual financial
statement”.
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(2) The estimates of expenditure embodied in the annual financial
statement shall show separately–
(a) the sums required to meet expenditure described by this Constitution
as expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State;
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and
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(b) the sums required to meet other expenditure proposed to be made
from the Consolidated Fund of the State,
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and shall distinguish expenditure on revenue account from other expenditure.
(3) The following expenditure shall be expenditure charged on the
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Consolidated Fund of each State–
(a) the emoluments and allowances of the Governor and other expenditure
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relating to his office;
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(b) the salaries and allowances of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker
of the Legislative Assembly and, in the case of State having a
Legislative Council, also of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman
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of the Legislative Council;

(c) debt charges for which the State is liable including interest, sinking
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fund charges and redemption charges, and other expenditure relating

to the raising of loans and the service and redemption of debt;
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(d) expenditure in respect of the salaries and allowances of Judges of

any High Court;
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(e) any sums required to satisfy any judgment, decree or award of

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any Court or arbitral Tribunal;

(f) any other expenditure declared by this Constitution, or by the
Legislature of the State by law, to be so charged.
203. Procedure in Legislature with respect to estimates:– (1) So
much of the estimates as relates to expenditure charged upon the Consolidated
Fund of a State shall not be submitted to the vote of the Legislative Assembly,
but nothing in this clause shall be construed as preventing the discussion in

the Legislature of any of those estimates.
(2) So much of the said estimates as relates to other expenditure shall
be submitted in the form of demands for grants to the Legislative Assembly,
and the Legislative Assembly shall have power to assent, or to refuse to
assent, to any demand, or to assent to any demand subject to a reduction
of the amount specified therein.
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(3) No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation
of the Governor.
204. Appropriation Bills:– (1) As soon as may be after the grants
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under Article 203 have been made by the Assembly, there shall be introduced
a Bill to provide for the appropriation out of the Consolidated Fund of the
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State of all moneys required to meet–
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(a) the grants so made by the Assembly; and
(b) the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State
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but not exceeding in any case the amount shown in the statement
previously laid before the House or Houses.
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(2) No amendment shall be proposed to any such Bill in the House
or either House of the Legislature of the State which will have the effect
of varying the amount or altering the destination of any grant so made or
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of varying the amount of any expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund

of the State, and the decision of the person presiding as to whether an
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amendment is inadmissible under this clause shall be final.

(3) Subject to the provisions of Articles 205 and 206, no money shall
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be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of the State except under

appropriation made by law passed in accordance with the provisions of this
Article.
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205. Supplementary additional or excess grants:– (1) The Governor

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shall–
(a) if the amount authorised by any law made in accordance with the
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provisions of Article 204 to be expended for a particular service

for the current financial year is found to be insufficient for the
purposes of that year or when a need has arisen during the current
financial year for supplementary or additional expenditure upon
some new service not contemplated in the annual financial statement
for that year, or
(b) if any money has been spent on any service during a financial year
in excess of the amount granted for that service and for that year,
cause to be laid before the House or the Houses of the Legislature of the
State another statement showing the estimated amount of that expenditure
or cause to be presented to the Legislative Assembly of the State a demand
for such excess, as the case may be.
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(2) The provisions of Articles 202, 203 and 204 shall have effect in
relation to any such statement and expenditure or demand and also to any
law to be made authorising the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated
Fund of the State to meet such expenditure or the grant in respect of such
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demand as they have effect in relation to the annual financial statement and
the expenditure mentioned therein or to a demand for a grant and the law
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to be made for the authorisation of appropriation of moneys out of the
Consolidated Fund of the State to meet such expenditure or grant.
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206. Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants:–
(1) Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, the
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Legislative Assembly of a State shall have power–
(a) to make any grant in advance in respect of the estimated expenditure
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for a part of any financial year pending the completion of the
procedure prescribed in Article 203 for the voting of such grant
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and the passing of the law in accordance with the provisions of

Article 204 in relation to that expenditure;
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(b) to make a grant for meeting an unexpected demand upon the

resources of the State when on account of the magnitude or the
indefinite character of the service the demand cannot be stated with
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the details ordinarily given in an annual financial statement;

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(c) to make an exceptional grant which forms no part of the current

service of any financial year,
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and the Legislature of the State shall have power to authorise by law the
withdrawal of moneys from the Consolidated Fund of the State for the
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purposes for which the said grants are made.

(2) The provisions of Articles 203 and 204 shall have effect in relation
to the making of any grant under clause (1) and to any law to be made
under that clause as they have effect in relation to the making of a grant
with regard to any expenditure mentioned in the annual financial statement
and the law to be made for the authorisation of appropriation of moneys

out of the Consolidated Fund of the State to meet such expenditure.
207. Special provisions as to Financial Bills:– (1) A Bill or amendment
making provision for any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (f)
of clause (1) of Article 199 shall not be introduced or moved except on
the recommendation of the Governor, and a Bill making such provision shall
not be introduced in a Legislative Council:
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Provided that no recommendation shall be required under this clause
for the moving of an amendment making provision for the reduction or
abolition of any tax.
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(2) A Bill or amendment shall not be deemed to make provision for
any of the matters aforesaid by reason only that it provides for the imposition
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of fines or other pecuniary penalties, or for the demand or payment of fees
for licences or fees for services rendered, or by reason that it provides for
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the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax by any
local authority or body for local purposes.
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(3) A Bill which, if enacted and brought into operation, would involve
expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of a State shall not be passed by
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a House of the Legislature of the State unless the Governor has recommended
to that House the consideration of the Bill.
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Procedure Generally
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208. Rules of procedure:– (1) A House of the Legislature of a State

may make rules for regulating, subject to the provisions of this Constitution,
its procedure and the conduct of its business.
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(2) Until rules are made under clause (1), the rules of procedure and
standing orders in force immediately before the commencement of this
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Constitution with respect to the Legislature for the corresponding Province

shall have effect in relation to the Legislature of the State subject to such
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modifications and adaptations as may be made therein by the Speaker of

the Legislative Assembly, or the Chairman of the Legislative Council, as the
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case may be.

(3) In a State having a Legislative Council the Governor, after consultation
with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the Chairman of the
Legislative Council, may make rules as to the procedure with respect to
communications between the two Houses.
209. Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the

State in relation to financial business:– The Legislature of a State may,
for the purpose of the timely completion of financial business, regulate by
law the procedure of, and the conduct of business in, the House or Houses
of the Legislature of the State in relation to any financial matter or to any
Bill for the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of the
State, and, if and so far as any provision of any law so made is inconsistent
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with any rule made by the House or either House of the Legislature of the
State under clause (1) of Article 208 or with any rule or standing order
having effect in relation to the Legislature of the State under clause (2) of
that Article, such provision shall prevail.
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210. Language to be used in the Legislature:– (1) Notwithstanding
anything in Part XVII, but subject to the provisions of Article 348, business
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in the Legislature of a State shall be transacted in the official language or
languages of the State or in Hindi or in English:
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Provided that the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly or Chairman
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of the Legislative Council, or person acting as such, as the case may be,
may permit any member who cannot adequately express himself in any of
the languages aforesaid to address the House in his mother-tongue.
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(2) Unless the Legislature of the State by law otherwise provides, this
Article shall, after the expiration of a period of fifteen years from the
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commencement of this Constitution, have effect as if the words “or in English”

were omitted therefrom:
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[Provided that in relation to the 2[Legislatures of the States of Himachal

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Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura] this clause shall have effect as
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if for the words “fifteen years” occurring therein, the words “twenty-five years”
were substituted:]
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[Provided further that in relation to the 4[Legislature of the States of

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[Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Mizoram]], this clause shall have effect as
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if for the words “fifteen years” occurring therein, the words “forty years”
were substituted.]
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1. Ins. by the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 (53 of 1970), Sec. 46, w.e.f. 25.1.1971.
2. Subs. for “Legislature of the State of Himachal Pradesh”, by the North-Eastern Areas
(Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (81 of 1971), Sec. 71, w.e.f. 21.1.1972.
3. Ins. by the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 (34 of 1986), Sec. 39, w.e.f. 20.2.1987.
4. Subs. for “Legislature of the State of Mizoram”, by the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act,
1986 (69 of 1986), Sec. 42, w.e.f. 20.2.1987.
5. Subs. for “Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram”, by the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation
Act, 1987 (18 of 1987), Sec. 63, w.e.f. 30.5.1987.
211. Restriction on discussion in the Legislature:– No discussion

shall take place in the Legislature of a State with respect to the conduct
of any Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court in the discharge
of his duties.
212. Courts not to inquire into proceedings of the Legislature:–
(1) The validity of any proceedings in the Legislature of a State shall not
be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure.
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(2) No officer or member of the Legislature of a State in whom powers
are vested by or under this Constitution for regulating procedure or the
conduct of business, or for maintaining order, in the Legislature shall be
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subject to the jurisdiction of any Court in respect of the exercise by him
of those powers.
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Comments
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Articles 168 to 212:-- The legislature of the State can be unicameral or
bicameral. It is left to the State to have two Chambers or one Chamber. If
the State Legislature passes a resolution on the creation or abolition of the second
or
Chamber, it can do so by a resolution adopted by a majority of members of
Legislative Assembly or by 2/3rd majority of the members present. On such
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resolution forwarded to the Union, the Parliament enacts a law creating the second
Chamber. There is no time limit within which the Parliament should act on the
resolution of the Assembly. The Legislative Assembly is elected by the people
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of the State at the general elections from constituencies the demarcation of which
is determined by the Delimitation Commission in such a way that the population
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of each constituency is as nearly as possible the same. The population figures

taken into consideration for delimiting constituencies are the population figures
of the year 2001 and it continues to be so till the population figures are published
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in 2026. The Legislative Council is elected by special constituencies created such

as teachers’ constituency, graduates’ constituency, local bodies constituency and
the Assembly constituency. In teachers’ constituency all persons who are teachers
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by profession for over three years and residing in the State are enrolled as voters
and they elect 1/12th of the total number of the council. Similarly all graduates
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of any university residing in the State for over three years and enrolled as voters
may elect 1/12th of the members of the council. Elected members of local bodies
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constitute local bodies constituency and they elect 1/3rd of the total number
of members of the council. Another 1/3rd members of the council are elected
by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly. The total number of members
of the Legislative Council shall be 1/3rd of the total members of the Legislative
Assembly. It means, if the elected number of members of the Legislative Assembly
is 324, the members of the Legislative Council shall be 108 and 1/3rd of that,
i.e. 36 are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly, 36 are elected
by the local bodies, 9 are elected by the graduates and 9 others are elected
by teachers. Balance 18 are nominated. Those members who are elected at the
first time after the constitution of the Council will hold their membership for
six years, four years and two years as may be determined by the lottery and
thereafter every member then elected will hold membership for six years.
Subsequent election to the council are held every two years for 1/3rd of the
members for each class.
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The Speaker of the Assembly and the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly,
the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council are elected by respective
Houses by a simple majority of the members present and voting but in the case
of their removal, the Assembly and the Council as the case may be has to vote
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by a majority of the members of the respective Houses. The Speaker and the
Deputy Speaker when he acts as a Speaker presiding over the Assembly, the
Chairman and the Deputy Chairman when he acts as Chairman presiding over
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the Council, they are not competent to vote on any matter under discussion
but he can exercise his casting vote only when the House is equally divided.
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In case of a motion for their removal, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and
the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman are competent to participate in the
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discussion. They are entitled to vote on any matter which is ancillary to the
main motion as well as on the motion itself but not entitled to the casting vote
when the House is equally divided. Though Article 181(2) and Article 185(2)
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does not specifically refer to the Deputy Speaker in the case of the Assembly
and the Deputy Chairman in the case of Council, the omission can be supplied
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by the theory of inclusive interpretation.

As a matter of clarification it may be mentioned here that the person
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presiding over any meeting shall not vote on any motion in the first instance.
It means he shall not exercise his personal vote. Such person who has what
is called casting vote can exercise his right to vote only when the House is
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divided equally. Thus he cannot by casting his personal vote create equality and
then casting his vote to secure the verdict in his favour. In any view of the
matter a person has only one vote. If the law permits him to exercise his personal
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vote, he cannot exercise his casting vote for a second time. Where the person
is entitled to exercise casting the vote, he shall not exercise his personal vote.
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As regards the passing of the bills other than money bills there is a difference
in the procedures adopted by the Lok Sabha vis-a-vis Rajya Sabha. If the bill
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is passed in Lok Sabha and is sent to Rajya Sabha for its approval, and the
Rajya Sabha dissents and returns the bill with the comments and if the Lok
Sabha does not agree with the amendment proposed by the Rajya Sabha, the
President will convene a meeting of the joint session of both the Houses and
the bill as adopted by the joint session is deemed to have been passed by both
the Houses but in the case of State Legislative Assembly vis-a-vis the Council,
the bill returned by the Council is adopted by the Assembly with or without
amendment suggested by the Council will be treated as passed by both the Houses.
There is no question of joint session. The second adoption of the Assembly
is treated as final. As regards the passing of money bills also there is variation
in the procedure between Lok Sabha vis-a-vis Rajya Sabha and the State Assembly
vis-a-vis Legislative Council. In the matter of money bills passed by the Assembly
sent to the Council, if the Council proposes any amendments, the Assembly
considers the same for the second time and pass the bill with or without
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amendments suggested by the Council. The money bill passed by the Assembly
in the first instance as passed by the second time becomes final. It will be
treated as approved by both the Houses.
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The procedure for introducing and disposal of money bill and the other
bills in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and the procedure for introducing and disposal
of money bills and other bills in the State Assembly and Council are summarised
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in the following Table.
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Money Bill Other than Money Bills
Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha
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(1) Can be introduced in Lok Sabha Other than money bills can
only and cannot be introduced be introduced in both Houses.
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in Rajya Sabha
(2) Can be introduced on Can be introduced without
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recommendation any previous recommendation

by the President of the President
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(3) After it is passed by the Lok If the Rajya Sabha also passes
Sabha, it shall be sent to Rajya the bill, the bill is treated as
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Sabha for its recommendations. having been passed by both

If Rajya Sabha does not pass Houses. If the Rajya Sabha
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the money bill or does not take prefers any amendments and
up the bill or passes the bill if the Lok Sabha does not agree
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with its own recommendations, to the amendments, the President

the bill subsequently passed by will convene a joint session of
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the Lok Sabha shall be treated both the Houses. The bill as
as approved by both the Houses. passed by the joint session
by a simple majority of the
members present the bill is
treated as having been passed
by both the Houses.
State Legislative Assembly Legislative Council

Money Bill Bill other than Money Bill
(1) Can be introduced in the Can be introduced in Assembly
Legislative Assembly only as well as in Council.
and cannot be introduced
in the Legislative Council.
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(2) There is no need of prior No prior recommendation of
Governor’s recommendation. the Governor is necessary.
(3) After the bill is passed by the If the Council fails to consider
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Assembly, it shall be transmitted or rejects the Bill, the original
to the Council for its recommen- Bill passed by the Assembly will
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dations. The time granted to be treated as passed by both the
the Council to make recommen- Houses. If the Council proposes
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dations is 14 days from the any amendments, the Assembly
date of receipt of the Money will consider the Bill for the
Bill from the Assembly. If the second time and if the amendments
or
recommendations of the Council are not approved by the Assembly,
are accepted by the Assembly, it will retransmit the Bill to the
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the Bill as finalised will be Council for its consideration for
treated as passed by both the a second time. If the Council
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Houses. If the recommendations approves the Bill on its second

of the Council are rejected, consideration or rejects the Bill
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the Bill as originally passed by in any of its form, the Bill will be
the Assembly will be treated as treated as passed in the form
passed by both the Houses. it was passed by the Assembly.
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Assent to the Bill:– It is normally granted by the Governor. If for any

reason the Governor is of the opinion that the Bill transgresses any field reserved
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for the Union or subject to any field covered by the Concurrent List, the Bill
may be reserved by the Governor for the President’s assent. It is only after
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Presidential assent is received, the Governor is deemed to have granted the assent.
If the President grants the assent, the Act even though it transgresses into the
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field occupied by the Union Law, the State Law only shall prevail. [P. Jayanatha
Avva v. K.J. Naga Kumar, AIR 2001 Ker. 38].
There is one case in Andhra Pradesh where Governor refused assent on
the ground that it contained self-contradictory provision. That is a case in which
Government is granted under the Act the power of revision to correct the cases
in which holdings are stated to have been wrongly computed by excluding sales
made under mere agreements of sale with a proviso that if the transferees of
lands themselves are holding land within the ceiling revision is barred. As a matter
of fact nobody transfers the excess land in favour of a person who is likely
to become excess land holder. Instead of granting assent the Governor has got
power to send back any bill for the reconsideration by the Legislature and on
reconsideration if the bill is resubmitted to the Governor for his assent, the
Governor then shall grant the assent. The Governor has no power to repeat
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his exercise and send back the bill to the legislature for a second time. His
power gets exhausted after it is exercised once. If the bill returned by the Governor
and it is not taken up by the Assembly, it results in the bill getting lapsed.
There are two restrictions which need a reference in this context. The
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first one is that it is not open to any legislature to discuss the conduct of a
Judge in relation to his functions as a Judge. Similarly it is not open to the
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Court to question the proceedings taking place in the legislature or the manner
in which the legislatures work. Further it is not open to any Court to enquire
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into the conduct of any officer or servant of the legislature regulating the
procedure or in the conduct of business or for maintaining law and order within
the legislatures. The Court therefore cannot interfere with the conduct of the
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marshals within the precincts of the Assembly or within the halls. If a Judge
is involved in any civil or criminal matters outside the scope of his profession
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that is in his personal capacity, the Assembly is not prevented to make a reference
or discuss about such conduct of the Judge. The conduct of an MLA outside
his character as MLA and his functioning can be subject matter of consideration
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in any Court, i.e. how the M.Ps. who are alleged to have received bribes outside
the Parliament House were not dealt with by the Court, while those M.Ps. who
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received cash for question within the corridors of the Parliament, the Court refused
to interfere with the action taken against them by the Speaker.
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The Governor has power to legislate by issuing Ordinance on subjects in

which the State Legislative Assembly has jurisdiction. This power is restricted
to the period when the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council are not
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in session and prorogued. Moreover the Ordinance issued will not be in force
after six weeks counted from the date of the first meeting of the Assembly
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or the Council during which it must either be approved or disproved by both

Houses. The Governor shall not promulgate the Ordinance without the assent
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of the President when the subject-matter requires the prior assent of the President.
Though the Constitution specifically provides that the Governor can issue Ordinance,
he can do so only if he is satisfied about the urgency and the necessity in
promulgating the Ordinance. There are cases where with a view to issue
Ordinances the Governor is prorogating the Legislatures. This practice is severely
deprecated. [D.C. Wadhwa v. State of Bihar, AIR 1987 SC 579.]
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CHAPTER-IV
Legislative Power of the Governor
213. Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess
of Legislature:– (1) If at any time, except when the Legislative Assembly
of a State is in session, or where there is a Legislative Council in a State,
except when both Houses of the Legislature are in session, the Governor
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is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take
immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinances as the circumstances
appear to him to require:
Provided that the Governor shall not, without instructions from the
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President, promulgate any such Ordinance if–
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(a) a Bill containing the same provisions would under this Constitution
have required the previous sanction of the President for the
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introduction thereof into the Legislature; or
(b) he would have deemed it necessary to reserve a Bill containing
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the same provisions for the consideration of the President; or
(c) an Act of the Legislature of the State containing the same provisions
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would under this Constitution have been invalid unless, having been
reserved for the consideration of the President, it had received the
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assent of the President.

(2) An Ordinance promulgated under this Article shall have the same
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force and effect as an Act of the Legislature of the State assented to by

the Governor, but every such Ordinance–
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(a) shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where
there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses, and shall
cease to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of the
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Legislature, or if before the expiration of that period a resolution disapproving

it is passed by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by the Legislative
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Council, if any, upon the passing of the resolution or, as the case may be,
on the resolution being agreed to by the Council;and
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(b) may be withdrawn at any time by the Governor.

Explanation:– Where the Houses of the Legislature of a State having
a Legislative Council are summoned to reassemble on different dates, the
period of six weeks shall be reckoned from the latter of those dates for
the purposes of this clause.
which would not be valid if enacted in an Act of the Legislature of the State
assented to by the Governor, it shall be void:
Provided that, for the purposes of the provisions of this Constitution
relating to the effect of an Act of the Legislature of a State which is repugnant
to an Act of Parliament or an existing law with respect to a matter enumerated
in the Concurrent List, an Ordinance promulgated under this Article in
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pursuance of instructions from the President shall be deemed to be an Act
of the Legislature of the State which has been reserved for the consideration
of the President and assented to by him.
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[xxx]
Caselaw
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Power of the Governor about his satisfaction of the existence of
circumstances to promulgate ordinances cannot be questioned. AIR 2005 Raj.
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144.
Existence of a recitation about emergency condition in the Ordinance is
or
enough. AIR 2001 SC 1980.
CHAPTER-V
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The High Courts in the States
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214. High Courts for States:– 2[xxx] There shall be a High Court
for each State.
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[xxx]
Caselaw
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Nobody can claim it as fundamental right that High Court shall be located
at a proximate place. K.S. Satyanarayana v. V.R. Narayana Rao, AIR 1999 SC
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2544.
215. High Courts to be Courts of Record:– Every High Court shall
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be a Court of Record and shall have all the powers of such a Court including
the power to punish for contempt of itself.
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1. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 27, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
2. The brackets and figure “(1)” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956,
Section 29 and Schedule.
3. Clauses (2) and (3) omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section
29 and Schedule.
Caselaw
Suo motu action for contempt by Supreme Court directly does not curtail
the jurisdiction of the High Court. Bal Thackrey v. Harish Pimpalkhute and
another, AIR 2005 SC 396.
Expunction of remark – The Lower Court can directly approach the High
Court invoking its inherent jurisdiction against remarks of the High Court. The
concerned Judicial Officer can approach Supreme Court under Art. 136. AIR
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2001 SC 972.
High Court’s power under Art. 215 are available to the Special Court under
Special Courts Act. AIR 2001 SC 2763.
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High Court, as a Court of Records has inherent power to correct the
records. M.M. Thomas v. State of Kerala and another, AIR 2000 SC 540.
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216. Constitution of High Courts:– Every High Court shall consist
of a Chief Justice and such other Judges as the President may from time
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to time deem it necessary to appoint.
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[xxx]
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217. Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a
High Court:– (1) Every Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the
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President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief
Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment
of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court,
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and 2[shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting Judge, as provided
in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of 3[sixty-
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two years]]:
Provided that–
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(a) a Judge may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President,
resign his office;
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(b) a Judge may be removed from his office by the President in the
manner provided in clause (4) of Article 124 for the removal of
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a Judge of the Supreme Court;

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(c) the office of a Judge shall be vacated by his being appointed by

the President to be a Judge of the Supreme Court or by his being
1. Proviso omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 11.
2. Subs. for “shall hold office until he attains the age of sixty years” by the Constitution
(Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 12.
3. Subs. for “sixty years” by the Constitution (Fifteen Amndt.) Act, 1963, Section 4.
transferred by the President to any other High Court within the

territory of India.
(2) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Judge of a
High Court unless he is a citizen of India and–
(a) has for at least ten years held a judicial office in the territory of
India; or
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(b) has for at least ten years been an advocate of a High Court 1[xxx]
or of two or more such Courts in succession; 2[xxx].
Explanation:– For the purposes of this clause–
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[(a) in computing the period during which a person has held judicial
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office in the territory of India, there shall be included any period,
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after he has held any judicial office, during which the person has
been an advocate of a High Court or has held the office of a
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member of a tribunal or any post, under the Union or a State,
requiring special knowledge of law;]
or
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[(aa)] in computing the period during which a person has been an advocate
of a High Court, there shall be included any period during which
the person 5[has held judicial office or the office of a member of
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a tribunal or any post, under the Union or a State, requiring special
knowledge of law] after he became an advocate;
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(b) in computing the period during which a person has held judicial
office in the territory of India or been an advocate of a High Court,
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there shall be included any period before the commencement of

this Constitution during which he has held judicial office in any area
which was comprised before the fifteenth day of August, 1947,
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within India as defined by the Government of India Act, 1935,

or has been an advocate of any High Court in any such area, as
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the case may be.

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1. The words “in any State specified in the First Schedule” omitted by the Constitution
(Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule.
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2. The word “or” and sub-clause (c) ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act,
1976, Section 36, w.e.f. 3.1.1977 and omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.)
Act, 1978, Section 28, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Section 28, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
4. Re-lettered as clause (aa) by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Sec. 28,
w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
5. Subs. for “has held judicial office”, by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976,
Section 36, w.e.f. 3.1.1977.
[(3) If any question arises as to the age of a Judge of a High Court,

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the question shall be decided by the President after consultation with the
Chief Justice of India and the decision of the President shall be final.]
Caselaw
Writ petition by advocates against age of Chief Justice of India dismissed,

action against petitioners proposed for making false allegations. AIR 2001
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SC 970.
Art. 217(1):-- High standard of probity is expected of judicial officers.
AIR 2005 Raj. 171.
218. Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court
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to High Courts:– The provisions of clauses (4) and (5) of Article 124
shall apply in relation to a High Court as they apply in relation to the Supreme
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Court with the substitution of references to the High Court for references
to the Supreme Court.
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219. Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts:– Every person
appointed to be a Judge of a High Court 2[xxx] shall, before he enters upon
or
his office, make and subscribe before the Governor of the State, or some
person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation according
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to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
[220. Restriction on practice after being a permanent Judge:–
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No person who, after the commencement of this Constitution, has held office
as a permanent Judge of a High Court shall plead or act in any Court or
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before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and the other High
Courts.
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Explanation:– In this Article, the expression “High Court” does not

include a High Court for a State specified in Part B of the First Schedule
as it existed before the commencement4 of the Constitution (Seventh
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Amendment) Act, 1956.]

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221. Salaries, etc., of Judges:– 5[(1) There shall be paid to the Judges
of each High Court such salaries as may be determined by Parliament by
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1. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amndt.) Act, 1963, Section 4.

2. The words “in a State” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 29
and Schedule.
3. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Section 13, for Article 220.
4. 1-11-1956.
5. Subs. by the Constitution (Fifty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1986, Section 3, w.e.f. 1.4.1986.
law and, until provision in that behalf is so made, such salaries as are specified
in the Second Schedule.]
(2) Every Judge shall be entitled to such allowances and to such rights
in respect of leave of absence and pension as may from time to time be
determined by or under law made by Parliament and, until so determined,
to such allowances and rights as are specified in the Second Schedule:
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Provided that neither the allowances of a Judge nor his rights in respect
of leave of absence or pension shall be varied to his disadvantage after his
appointment.
222. Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another:– (1)
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The President may, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, transfer
a Judge from one High Court to any other High Court 1[xxx].
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[(2) When a Judge has been or is so transferred, he shall, during the
2
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period he serves, after the commencement of the Constitution (Fifteenth
Amendment) Act, 1963, as a Judge of the other High Court, be entitled
or
to receive in addition to his salary such compensatory allowance as may
be determined by Parliament by law and, until so determined, such compensatory
allowance as the President may by order fix.]
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223. Appointment of acting Chief Justice:– When the office of Chief
Justice of a High Court is vacant or when any such Chief Justice is, by
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reason of absence or otherwise, unable to perform the duties of his office,

the duties of the office shall be performed by such one of the other Judges
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of the Court as the President may appoint for the purpose.

Caselaw
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All India Judges case. All India Judges’ Association v. Union of India
and others, 1992 (1) SCC 119 = 1993 AIR SCW 3195.
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Government has power to make service laws for judicial services. AIR
2000 SC 1296.
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[224. Appointment of additional and acting Judges:– (1) If by

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reason of any temporary increase in the business of a High Court or by

reason of arrears of work therein, it appears to the President that the number
1. The words “within the territory of India” omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.)
Act, 1956, Section 14.
of the Judges of that Court should be for the time being increased, the
President may appoint duly qualified persons to be additional Judges of the
Court for such period not exceeding two years as he may specify.
(2) When any Judge of a High Court other than the Chief Justice is
by reason of absence or for any other reason unable to perform the duties
of his office or is appointed to act temporarily as Chief Justice, the President
may appoint a duly qualified person to act as a Judge of that Court until
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the permanent Judge has resumed his duties.
(3) No person appointed as an additional or acting Judge of a High
Court shall hold office after attaining the age of 1[sixty-two years].]
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[224A. Appointment of retired Judges at sittings of High Courts:–
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Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, the Chief Justice of a High Court
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for any State may at any time, with the previous consent of the President,
request any person who has held the office of a Judge of that Court or
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of any other High Court to sit and act as a Judge of the High Court for
that State, and every such person so requested shall, while so sitting and
or
acting, be entitled to such allowances as the President may by order determine
and have all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of, but shall not otherwise
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be deemed to be, a Judge of that High Court:
Provided that nothing in this Article shall be deemed to require any
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such person as aforesaid to sit and act as a Judge of that High Court unless
he consents so to do.]
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225. Jurisdiction of existing High Courts:– Subject to the provisions

of this Constitution and to the provisions of any law of the appropriate
Legislature made by virtue of powers conferred on that Legislature by this
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Constitution, the jurisdiction of, and the law administered in, any existing High
Court, and the respective powers of the Judges thereof in relation to the
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administration of justice in the Court, including any power to make rules

of Court and to regulate the sittings of the Court and of members thereof
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sitting alone or in Division Courts, shall be the same as immediately before

the commencement of this Constitution:
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[Provided that any restriction to which the exercise of original jurisdiction

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by any of the High Courts with respect to any matter concerning the revenue
1. Subs. for “sixty years” by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amndt.) Act, 1963, Section 6.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Section 29, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
or concerning any act ordered or done in the collection thereof was subject
immediately before the commencement of this Constitution shall no longer
apply to the exercise of such jurisdiction.]
Caselaw
Where there is a conflict between two judgments, it is not open to mellow

down its impact. The case should be referred to a larger Bench. Rustom Khusro
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Sapurji Gandhi and Ors. v. Amrit Abhijat and Ors., AIR 2007 All. 149.
In case of conflict between the rule framed by the High Court in exercise
of its powers under CPC and the election law, the latter only will prevail. Kailash
v. Nanhku and others, AIR 2005 SC 2441.
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Admiralty jurisdiction – Terms of CPC will apply. AIR 1999 SC 2826.
High Court does not have administrative control over special court. AIR
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2001 SC 2456.
[226. Power of High Courts to issue certain writs:– (1)
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Notwithstanding anything in Article 32 2[xxx] every High Court shall have
powers, throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction,
or
to issue to any person or authority, including in appropriate cases, any
Government, within those territories directions, orders or writs, including
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[writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto
and certiorari, or any of them, for the enforcement of any of the rights
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conferred by Part III and for any other purpose.]

(2) The power conferred by clause (1) to issue directions, orders or
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writs to any Government, authority or person may also be exercised by any

High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the territories within which
the cause of action, wholly or in part, arises for the exercise of such power,
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notwithstanding that the seat of such Government or authority or the residence

of such person is not within those territories.
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[(3) Where any party against whom an interim order, whether by way
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of injunction or stay or in any other manner, is made on, or in any proceedings

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relating to, a petition under clause (1), without–

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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amndt.) Act, 1976, Section 38, w.e.f. 1.2.1977.
2. The words figures and letters “but subject to the provisions of Article 131A and Article
226A” omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amndt.) Act, 1977, Section 7, w.e.f.
13.4.1978.
3. Subs. for clauses (3), (4), (5) and (6) by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act,
1978, Section 30, w.e.f. 1-8-1979.
4. Subs. for clauses (3), (4), (5) and (6) by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act,
1978, Section 30, w.e.f. 1-8-1979.
(a) furnishing to such party copies of such petition and all documents
in support of the plea for such interim order; and
(b) giving such party an opportunity of being heard,
makes an application to the High Court for the vacation of such order and
furnishes a copy of such application to the party in whose favour such order
has been made or the counsel of such party, the High Court shall dispose
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of the application within a period of two weeks from the date on which
it is received or from the date on which the copy of such application is
so furnished, whichever is later, or where the High Court is closed on the
last day of that period, before the expiry of the next day afterwards on
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which the High Court is open; and if the application is not so disposed of,
the interim order shall, on the expiry of that period, or, as the case may
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be, the expiry of the said next day, stand vacated.]
[(4)] The power conferred on a High Court by this Article shall not
1
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be in derogation of the power conferred on the Supreme Court by clause
(2) of Article 32.
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Caselaw
Anonymous letters cannot be entertained under PIL. Divine Retreat Centre

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v. State of Kerala, AIR 2008 SC 1614.
Contractual disputes involving public law element can be entertained by High
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Court. Food Corporation of India v. M/s. Siel Ltd., AIR 2008 SC 1101.
Compounding cheque bouncing case is permissible and the accused is
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entitled to acquittal. Vinay Devanna Naik v. Ryot Seva Sahakari Bank Ltd.,
AIR 2008 SC 716.
Newspaper industry is not a public utility service. K.K. Bhalla v. State
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of M.P., AIR 2006 SC 898.

Violation of consent decree amounts to contempt of Court. Rama Narang
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v. Ramesh Narang & Anr., AIR 2006 SC 1883.

Direction to reconsider means effective reconsideration. A.P.S.R.T.C. &
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Ors. v. G. Srinivasa Reddy & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 1465.

Advocates indulging in PIL is deprecated. Also deprecated is the PIL in
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service matters. 2005 AIR SCW 46.

Non-production of records by the Government can be treated as admission
of the matters contained in the petition. 2005 AIR SCW 4796.
1. Clause (7) renumbered as clause (4) by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978,
Section 30, w.e.f. 1-8-1979.
Jurisdiction of the High Court over Central Government offices can be

assumed only if some cause of action takes place within the jurisdiction of
the High Court in Visa cases. Natasha Sondur and others v. Union of India
and others, AIR 2005 Kar. 253.
Final order on writ petition cannot be reopened on the ground that the
law is changed subsequently. Sri Nepal Chandra Paul v. State of Tripura and
others, AIR 2004 Gau. 160.
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Evidence can be recorded with the help of electronic media and audio
or audio visual instruments. AIR 2003 SC 189.
Lotteries conducted by one State within another State, the Court exercising
jurisdiction in the other States can entertain writ petition. AIR 2003 (58-B) Gau.
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(NOC).
Questions like inaction and omission on the part of the Government can
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be raised in writ petition instead of Service Tribunal. 2003 AIR SCW 653.
The distinction between jurisdiction under Arts. 226 and 227 is explained.
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2003 AIR SCW 930.
When education is the subject, father or guardian of minor can approach
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High Court. Debasish Kar Gupta and another v. State of West Bengal and others,
AIR 1999 Cal. 300.
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Exhibition of obscene paintings – Notice issued. Jagdishchandra L. Oza
and another v. State of Gujarat and others, AIR 1999 Guj. 314.
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Arbitrator is the person to whom writ could be issued. AIR 1999 Bom.
219.
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Freedom fighter’s name appears in the directory published by the Government

– Court directed the Government to reconsider the case. AIR 2000 Mad. 199.
[226A. Constitutional validity of Central laws not to be considered
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in proceedings under Article 226:– [Rep. by the Constitutional (Forty

- third Amendment) Act, 1977, Section 8 (w.e.f. 13.4.1978).]
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227. Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court:–

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[(1) Every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals
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throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction.]

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the
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High Court may–

(a) call for returns from such courts;
1. Ins. by the Constitutional (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec. 39, w.e.f. 1.2.1977.
2. Clause (1) Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
(b) make and issue general rules and prescribe forms for regulating
the practice and proceedings of such courts; and
(c) prescribe forms in which books, entries and accounts shall be kept
by the officers of any such courts.
(3) The High Court may also settle tables of fees to be allowed to
the sheriff and all clerks and officers of such courts and to attorneys,
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advocates and pleaders practising therein:
Provided that any rules made, forms prescribed or tables settled under
clause (2) or clause (3) shall not be inconsistent with the provision of any
law for the time being in force, and shall require the previous approval of
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the Governor.
(4) Nothing in this Article shall be deemed to confer on a High Court
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powers of superintendence over any court or tribunal constituted by or under
any law relating to the Armed Forces.
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Caselaw
Failure to render necessary findings amounts to jurisdictional error. Kishore

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Kumar Khaitan & Anr. v. Praveen Kumar Singh, AIR 2006 SC 1474.
The power exercisable by the High Court under Section 115 of the CPC
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is not the same as that exercisable by the High Court under Art. 227 of the
Constitution. Pentook Lepcha v. Sonam Lepcha & Ors.,AIR 2007 (NOC) 1777
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(Sik.).
Where a Court issues injunction against a party without impleading him,
Art. 227 is appropriate remedy. Suguna Poultry Farm Ltd. and others v. Arul
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Mariamman Textiles Ltd. and others, AIR 2005 Mad. 72.

When a matter is heard and reserved for judgment, the Court cannot take
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into consideration the subsequent events. AIR 2005 Raj. 62.

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Arbitrator is not a Court for purposes of Art. 226. H.P.S.E.B. v. M/

s. Ansal Properties and another, 2005 AIR 520 HP (NOC).
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228. Transfer of certain cases to High Court:– If the High Court

is satisfied that a case pending in a court subordinate to it involves a substantial
question of law as to the interpretation of this Constitution the determination
1. Clause (5) omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec. 31
(w.e.f. 20-6-1979).
of which is necessary for the disposal of the case, 1[it shall withdraw the
case and 2[xxx] may–]
(a) either dispose of the case itself, or
(b) determine the said question of law and return the case to the court
from which the case has been so withdrawn togetherwith a copy
of its judgment on such question, and the said court shall on receipt
thereof proceed to dispose of the case in conformity with such
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judgment.
228A. Special provisions as to disposal of questions relating to
constitutional validity of State Laws:– [Rep. by the Constitution (Forty-
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third Amendment) Act, 1977, S. 10 (w.e.f. 13.4.1978)].
229. Officers and servants and the expenses of High Courts:–
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(1) Appointments of officers and servants of a High Court shall be made
by the Chief Justice of the Court or such other Judge or officer of the Court
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as he may direct:
Provided that the Governor of the State 3[xxx] may by rule require
or
that in such cases as may be specified in the rule no person not already
attached to the Court shall be appointed to any office connected with the
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Court save after consultation with the State Public Service Commission.
(2) Subject to the provisions of any law made by the Legislature of
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the State, the conditions of service of officers and servants of a High Court
shall be such as may be prescribed by rules made by the Chief Justice of
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the Court or by some other Judge or officer of the Court authorised by

the Chief Justice to make rules for the purpose:
Provided that the rules made under this clause shall, so far as they
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relate to salaries, allowances, leave or pensions, require the approval of the

Governor of the State.
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(3) The administrative expenses of a High Court, including all salaries,

allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of the officers and servants
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of the Court, shall be charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State,
and any fees or other moneys taken by the Court shall form part of that
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Fund.
1. Subs. for “it shall withdraw the case and may–” by the Constitution (Forty-second
Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec. 41, w.e.f. 1-2-1977.
2. The words, figure and letter, “subject to the Provisions of Article 131A” omitted by the
Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, Section 9, w.e.f. 13-4-1978.
3. The words “in which the High Court has its principal seat” omitted by the Constitution
(Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule.
Caselaw
When there is no promotional post as Private Secretary to Chief Justice,

promoting a steno to that post with special grade is not permissible. Ram Shankar
Bhattacharjee v. Gauhati High Colurt and others, AIR 2005 SC 245.
Pay revision of High Court staff and the question of merger of posts made
by the High Court shall not be interfered with by the Government. Union of
India and another v. S.B. Vohra and others, AIR 2004 SC 1402.
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Chief Justice should fix the scales of pay of the staff of the High Court
and forward his recommendations to the Government. 2004 AIR SCW 5441.
[230. Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories:–
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(1) Parliament may by law extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to, or
exclude the jurisdiction of a High Court from, any Union territory.
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(2) Where the High Court of a State exercises jurisdiction in relation
to a Union territory,–
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(a) nothing in this Constitution shall be construed as empowering the
or
Legislature of the State to increase, restrict or abolish that jurisdiction;
and
(b) the reference in Article 227 to the Governor shall, in relation to
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any rules, forms or tables for subordinate courts in that territory,
be construed as a reference to the President.
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Caselaw
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Union Territory is different from State. Migrant S.Cs. can be given

reservation. 2005 AIR SCW 977.
231. Establishment of a common High Court for two or more
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States:– (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions

of this Chapter, Parliament may by law establish a common High Court for
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two or more States or for two or more States and a Union territory.
(2) In relation to any such High Court,–
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(a) the reference in Article 217 to the Governor of the State shall be
construed as a reference to the Governors of all the States in relation
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to which the High Court exercises jurisdiction;

(b) the reference in Article 227 to the Governor shall, in relation to
any rules, forms or tables for subordinate courts, be construed as
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 16, for Articles 230,
231 and 232.
a reference to the Governor of the State in which the subordinate

courts are situate; and
(c) the reference in Articles 219 and 229 to the State shall be construed
as a reference to the State in which the High Court has its principal
seat:
Provided that if such principal seat is in a Union territory, the references
in Articles 219 and 229 to the Governor, Public Service Commission,
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Legislature and Consolidated Fund of the State shall be construed, respectively,
as references to the President, Union Public Service Commission, Parliament
and Consolidated Fund of India.]
232. Omitted by Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956. w.e.f.
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1-11-1956.
Comments
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Articles 214 to 232:-- Just as there can be one Governor for two or
more States, there can be a High Court for more than one State and there can
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also be different High Court Benches in different areas of the State; Punjab and
Haryana High Court is for the State of Punjab and also for the State of Haryana;
Nagpur and Goa Benches of the Bombay High Court; so also the Bench of the
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Madras High Court at Madurai are the Benches of the High Court functioning
within one State. While the common High Court for two States function as
independent functioning for each State High Courts the Benches within the State
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are mere branches of the same High Court.
The Chief Justice of the High Court is the administrative head of the work
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performed by the High Court. He only constitutes Benches and allots the work.
Any other Judge or Bench of Judges is not competent to direct the Registrar
to post a particular case before him/them. Neither he is competent to transfer
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the case pending before him to another Judge, nor he is competent to transfer
any case pending before any Judge to himself or to any other Judge. The Chief
Justice can stay further hearing or transfer the case pending before any Judge
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to himself or to any other Judge. Unless the work is allotted Judge suo motu
cannot take up and dispose of any case. That is why PILs through letters
addressed to the Judge are processed through office with the sanction of the
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Chief Justice. State of Rajasthan v. Prakash Chand, AIR 1998 SC 1344 = 1998
(1) SCC 1 = 1998 Crl.L.J. 2012 = 1998 (1) CCR 88 (SC).
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The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by
the President. While appointing the Chief Justice of the High Court the President
shall consult the Chief Justice of Supreme Court and while appointing the other
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Judges of the High Court the President shall consult the Chief Justice and some
other Judges of the concerned States also. The President can transfer Judges
from one High Court to be a Judge of another High Court. In such cases of
transfer the President shall consult the Chief Justice of all the High Courts
concerned, i.e. the Court from which the Judge is supposed to be transferred
and the Chief Justice of the High Court to which the Judge is supposed to
be transferred. If the Chief Justice of a High Court is for any reason not able
to function as Chief Justice for any reason, say, of his being appointed as
Governor, the President may appoint any other Judge of the High Court to function
as Chief Justice. Similarly, if any Judge is not able to function for any reason,
say, that of his being appointed as incharge Chief Justice, the President may
appoint any person qualified to be a High Court Judge. The President can appoint
additional Judges when necessary for a period of two years by increasing
temporarily the strength of the High Court. But in the case where services of
any adhoc Judge becomes necessary, the Chief Justice of High Court can appoint
with the consent of the President a person who is a Judge retired from the
same High Court or any other High Court to enable him to clear the arrears
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of pending cases. No private individual or any other person, even the one who
is qualified to be appointed as a Judge can be appointed as adhoc Judge. A
retired District Judge or the Judge Advocate of the Court Marshal cannot be
appointed as adhoc Judges. When the scheme of the transfer of Judges was
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first introduced, some Judges had many complaints to make. When a question
of transfer of Judge from one High Court to another was raised by an Advocate
in a writ petition, it was held that as the transferred Judge is capable of protecting
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himself, the Advocate has no locus standi to question the transfer. [K. Ashok
Reddy v. Govt. of India, AIR 1984 SC 1207]. This problem has since been
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solved by making the transferability of the post as a service condition and
appropriate safeguards have been created to prevent arbitrary transfers.
The permanent High Court Judge after retirement is debarred from practising
or
as an Advocate within the State in which he is a permanent Judge or before
any Court or authority within the jurisdiction of that High Court but he can
practise in the Supreme Court or in any other High Courts or authorities
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subordinate to them. A person who remitted his office before he was made
permanent Judge can practise in such Court or in any other Court or tribunal
in India including the Supreme Court.
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The jurisdiction of the High Court under Articles 226 and 227 is called
judicial review just as a jurisdiction of Supreme Court under Art. 32 read with
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Art. 142 is called Judicial Review of the Supreme Court. There is, however,
one restriction in the case of the orders of injunction which may be made prior
to the service of notice on the other side when required to be made by the
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High Court under Art. 226. Any interim order made by the High Court without
the notice being served on the other side will lapse, if such application is not
disposed of within two weeks from the date of the order.
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The jurisdiction under judicial review is unlimited. Apart from interfering

with the orders of administrative, executive and judicial, judicial review encompasses
interfering in any and every matter which affects the rights of citizens. In the
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case of human rights, the power of judicial review cover the protection of the
rights of the foreigners also. In particular, the judicial review enables the High
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Court to issue writ of certiorari (i.e. invalidating the orders) the issue of mandamus
(i.e. the issue of injunctions both mandatory and prohibitory); writ of quo warranto
(i.e. an order to the respondent to prove the authority under which he is
performing his duties); and the writ of habeas corpus (i.e. production of the
person whose whereabouts are not known). Since everyone of the reliefs claimed
occupies different fields, an application for relief shall be so framed as to suit
its requirements. In case of certiorari it has to be explained as to how the
impugned order is ultra vires. In the case of mandamus it has to be explained
as to how the applicant is entitled to injunction; in the case of quo warranto

it has to be explained as to how the authority alleged to occupy a public office
is not entitled to hold that post. In the case of habeas corpus it has to be explained
as to how the detention is illegal. It may be noted in this context that the contents
of the application must conform with the prayers. It is necessary to state in
all cases that the applicant has exhausted all the remedies and that the remedy
sought for is the only alternative and efficacious remedy and that he is not
simultaneously seeking relief in any other forum also. The applicant in all cases
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has to be bona fide. Where an applicant seeks remedy against the private person,
the applicant shall include the concerned authority or the Government also as
the necessary party. For example, in an application for habeas corpus against
the abduction by private party, the police must necessarily be made a party either
in person who failed to render assistance to the applicant in such cases or as
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a person to execute the orders which the Court may issue. While writs and
orders can be issued in exercise of the powers under Art. 226 against authorities
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and persons, the High Court under its special jurisdiction can also issue orders
in matters decided by the Court under Art. 227. The latter jurisdiction is also
called the power of superintendence.
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If there is any delay on the part of the Judge to deliver judgment after
it is reserved, and such delay exceeds 6 months, the parties are entitled to file
or
an application before the Chief Justice of the High Court who may make
appropriate orders including an order to put the case for fresh hearing before
another Judge. Anil Rai v. State of Bihar, AIR 2001 SC 3173 = 2001 (7) SCC
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318 = 2001 (5) Supreme 617 = 2001 (3) SCJ 334 = 2001 (8) SRJ 84.
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Subordinate Courts
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233. Appointment of District Judges:– (1) Appointments of persons

to be, and the posting and promotion of, district judges in any State shall
be made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court
exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State.
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(2) A person not already in the service of the Union or of the State
shall only be eligible to be appointed a district judge if he has been for
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not less than seven years an advocate or a pleader and is recommended

by the High Court for appointment.
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Where selection is by a written test and oral test, there could be a minimum
marks for written test to enable the candidate to appear for oral test. It is not
permissible to prescribe any minimum marks for oral test so as to disqualify
the candidates for selection on the mere ground that he failed to obtain minimum
in oral test. What is required is the clubbing of the marks obtained in written
test with the marks obtained in the oral test and fix the position in the list of
candidates to be selected. K. Manjusree v. State of A.P., AIR 2008 SC 1470.
CONST-11
[233A. Validation of appointments of, and judgments, etc.,

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delivered by, certain district judges:– Notwithstanding any judgment,

decree or order of any court,–
(a)(i) no appointment of any person already in the judicial service of a
State or of any person who has been for not less than seven years
an advocate or a pleader, to be a district judge in that State, and
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(ii) no posting, promotion or transfer of any such person as a district
judge,
made at any time before the commencement of the Constitution (Twentieth
Amendment) Act, 1966, otherwise than in accordance with the provisions
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of Article 233 or Article 235 shall be deemed to be illegal or void or ever
to have become illegal or void by reason only of the fact that such appointment,
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posting, promotion or transfer was not made in accordance with the said
provisions;
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(b) no jurisdiction exercised, no judgment, decree, sentence or order
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passed or made, and no other act or proceeding done or taken,
before the commencement of the Constitution (Twentieth Amendment)
Act, 1966 by, or before, any person appointed, posted, promoted
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or transferred as a district judge in any State otherwise than in
accordance with the provisions of Article 233 or Article 235 shall
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be deemed to be illegal or invalid or ever to have become illegal

or invalid by reason only of the fact that such appointment, posting,
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promotion or transfer was not made in accordance with the said

provisions.]
234. Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the
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judicial service:– Appointments of persons other than district judges to the

judicial service of a State shall be made by the Governor of the State in
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accordance with rules made by him in that behalf after consultation with the
State Public Service Commission and with the High Court exercising jurisdiction
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in relation to such State.

Caselaw
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Scaled scores and scaled marks can be utilised for the purpose of selection.
Sanjay Singh & Anr. v. U.P. Public Service Com., Allahabad & Anr., AIR
2007 SC 950.
1. Inserted by the Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 1966, Section 2, w.e.f.

23.12.1966.
Gradation between the civil and criminal wings of judiciary – Propriety

and procedure explained. AIR 2001 SC 1075.
Consultation with High Court in all High Court appointments is mandatory.
Madan Mohan Choudhary v. State of Bihar and others, AIR 1999 SC 1018.
Where two candidates, one belonging to reserved class and another belonging
to general category, are equal in merit are competing the general seat, the reserved
class candidate shall be preferred. Further reservation rule does not apply to
subordinate judiciary. State of Bihar v. Balmukund Sah, AIR 2000 SC 1296
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= 2000 (4) SCC 640 = 2000 (2) Supreme 490 = 2000 (4) SRJ 224.
235. Control over subordinate courts:– The control over district
courts and courts subordinate thereto including the posting and promotion
of, and the grant of leave to, persons belonging to the judicial service of
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a State and holding any post inferior to the post of district judge shall be
vested in the High Court, but nothing in this Article shall be construed as
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taking away from any such person any right of appeal which he may have
under the law regulating the conditions of his service or as authorising the
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High Court to deal with him otherwise than in accordance with the conditions
of his service prescribed under such law.
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Caselaw
Where the order of termination during probation is simpliciter, there is no

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need to adopt procedure under Art. 311. Registrar, High Court of Gujarat and
another v. C.G. Sharma, AIR 2005 SC 344.
Advocate seeking repeated adjournments is guilty of professional misconduct.
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AIR 2001 SC 2028.

Manner of assessment and attitude of judicial officer by the inspecting
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High Court Judge indicated. AIR 2004 SC 2150.

236. Interpretation:– In this Chapter–
(a) the expression “district judge” includes judge of a city civil court,
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additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge,

chief judge of a small cause court, chief presidency magistrate,
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additional chief presidency magistrate, sessions judge, additional

sessions judge and assistant sessions Judge;
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(b) the expression “judicial service” means a service consisting exclusively

of persons intended to fill the post of district judge and other civil
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judicial posts inferior to the post of district judge.

237. Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class
or classes of magistrates:– The Governor may by public notification direct
that the foregoing provisions of this Chapter and any rules made thereunder
shall with effect from such date as may be fixed by him in that behalf apply
in relation to any class or classes of magistrates in the State as they apply
in relation to persons appointed to the judicial service of the State subject
to such exceptions and modifications as may be specified in the notification.
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Articles 233 to 237:-- Subordinate Courts include two classes of Courts.

The District Courts presided by District Judges which expression shall include
Additional as well as Assistant District Judges and Session Judges. The persons
occupying these posts are selected and appointed directly by the High Court.
The other class of Courts are lower than the District Judge, i.e. the Court of
Subordinate Judge, Civil Judge and the Court of Magistrate. The persons
occupying these posts are appointed by the Government with the concurrence
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of the High Court. The disciplinary jurisdiction for all these officers vests with
the High Court. It is only after the High Court concludes enquiry and awards
punishment the Government makes appropriate orders. In respect of all other
staff of the Subordinate Courts, it is the District Judge who is both the appointing
authority as well as the disciplinary authority. This scheme is evolved to protect
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the independence of judiciary. [High Court of Judicature in Bombay v. Shirish
Ranga Rao Patel, AIR 1997 SC 339]. It may be of interest here to note that
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separation of Magistrates from the control of the District Collector and making
them subordinate to the District Court and the High Court, is achieved for the
purpose of preserving independence of Magistrates from the control of the District
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Collector and Police.
As soon as Judicial Officer is arrested, the fact should be notified to the
or
District Judge concerned and the High Court. The police shall not keep him
in police station. The police shall not record any statements from him or any
panchanama is held except before another Judicial Officer of equal rank. The
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arrested Judicial Officer shall not be handcuffed nor he shall be produced before
the public. Delhi Judicial Service Association, Tis Hazari Court, Delhi v. State
of Gujarat, AIR 1991 SC 2176 = 1989 (2) Scale 748.
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THE STATES IN PART B OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE

238. Rep. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, S.29
and Sch. w.e.f. 1-11-1956.
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PART-VIII
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[THE UNION TERRITORIES]
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[239. Administration of Union territories:– (1) Save as otherwise
provided by Parliament by law, every Union territory shall be administered
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by the President acting, to such extent as he thinks fit, through an administrator

to be appointed by him with such designation as he may specify.
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(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in Part VI, the President may

appoint the Governor of a State as the administrator of an adjoining Union
territory, and where a Governor is so appointed, he shall exercise his functions
as such administrator independently of his Council of Ministers.
1. Subs. “THE STATES IN PART C OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE” by the Constitution
(Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 Section 17
2. Subs. by Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 17.
Art. 239AA The Union Territories 165
[239A. Creation of local Legislatures or Council of Ministers

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or both for certain Union territories:– (1) Parliament may by law create
for the Union territory of Puducherry–
(a) a body, whether elected or partly nominated and partly elected,
to function as a Legislature for the Union territory, or
(b) a Council of Ministers,
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or both with such constitution, powers and functions, in each case, as may
be specified in the law.
(2) Any such law as is referred to in clause (1) shall not be deemed
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to be an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of Article 368
notwithstanding that it contains any provision which amends or has the effect
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of amending this Constitution.]
[239AA. Special provisions with respect to Delhi:– (1) As from
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the date of commencement of the Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act,
1991, the Union territory of Delhi shall be called the National Capital Territory
or
of Delhi (hereafter in this Part referred to as the National Capital Territory)
and the administrator thereof appointed under Article 239 shall be designated
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as the Lieutenant Governor.
(2)(a) There shall be a Legislative Assembly for the National Capital
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Territory and the seats in such Assembly shall be filled by members

chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the National
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Capital Territory.
(b) The total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly, the number
of seats reserved for Scheduled Castes, the division of the National
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Capital Territory into territorial constituencies (including the basis

for such division) and all other matters relating to the functioning
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of the Legislative Assembly shall be regulated by law made by

Parliament.
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(c) The provisions of Articles 324 to 327 and 329 shall apply in relation
to the National Capital Territory, Legislative Assembly of the
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National Capital Territory and the members thereof as they apply,

in relation to a State, the Legislative Assembly of a State and the
members thereof respectively; and any reference in Articles 326
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Fourteenth Amendment) Act, 1962, Section 4, w.e.f. 28-12-1962.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991, Section 2, w.e.f. 1-2-1992.
166 The Constitution of India Art. 239AA
and 329 to “appropriate Legislature” shall be deemed to be a

reference to Parliament.
(3)(a) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislative Assembly
shall have power to make laws for the whole or any part of the
National Capital Territory with respect to any of the matters
enumerated in the State List or in the Concurrent List in so far
as any such matter is applicable to Union territories except matters
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with respect to Entries 1, 2 and 18 of the State List and Entries
64, 65 and 66 of that List in so far as they relate to the said
Entries 1, 2, and 18.
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(b) Nothing in sub-clause (a) shall derogate from the powers of Parliament
under this Constitution to make laws with respect to any matter
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for a Union territory or any part thereof.
(c) If any provision of a law made by the Legislative Assembly with
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respect to any matter is repugnant to any provision of a law made
by Parliament with respect to that matter, whether passed before
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or after the law made by the Legislative Assembly, or of an earlier
law, other than a law made by the Legislative Assembly, then, in
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either case, the law made by Parliament, or, as the case may be,
such earlier law, shall prevail and the law made by the Legislative
Assembly shall, to the extent of the repugnancy, be void:
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Provided that if any such law made by the Legislative Assembly has
been reserved for the consideration of the President and has received his
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assent, such law shall prevail in the National Capital Territory:

Provided further that nothing in this sub-clause shall prevent Parliament
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from enacting at any time any law with respect to the same matter including
a law adding to, amending, varying or repealing the law so made by the
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(4) There shall be a Council of Ministers consisting of not more than
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ten per cent of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly,
with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Lieutenant Governor
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in the exercise of his functions in relation to matters with respect to which

the Legislative Assembly has power to make laws, except in so far as he
is, by or under any law, required to act in his discretion:
Provided that in the case of difference of opinion between the Lieutenant
Governor and his Ministers on any matter, the Lieutenant Governor shall
refer it to the President for decision and act according to the decision given
Art. 239AB The Union Territories 167
thereon by the President and pending such decision it shall be competent

for the Lieutenant Governor in any case where the matter, in his opinion,
is so urgent that it is necessary for him to take immediate action, to take
such action or to give such direction in the matter as he deems necessary.
(5) The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the President and the
other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the
Chief Minister and the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the
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President.
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(7)(a) Parliament may, by law, make provisions for giving effect to, or
supplementing the provisions contained in the foregoing clauses and
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for all matters incidental or consequential thereto.
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[(b) Any such law as is referred to in sub-clause (a) shall not be deemed
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to be an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of Article
368 notwithstanding that it contains any provision which amends
or
or has the effect of amending, this Constitution.]
(8) The provisions of Article 239B shall, so far as may be, apply in
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relation to the National Capital Territory, the Lieutenant Governor and the
Legislative Assembly, as they apply in relation to the Union territory of
Pondicherry, the administrator and its Legislature, respectively; and any
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reference in that article to “clause (1) of Article 239A” shall be deemed

to be a reference to this Article or Article 239AB, as the case may be.
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239AB. Provision in case of failure of constitutional machinery:–

If the President, on receipt of a report from the Lieutenant Governor or
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otherwise, is satisfied–
(a) that a situation has arisen in which the administration of the National
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Capital Territory cannot be carried on in accordance with the

provisions of Article 239AA or of any law made in pursuance of
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that Article; or
(b) that for the proper administration of the National Capital Territory
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it is necessary or expedient so to do,

the President may by order suspend the operation of any provision of
Article 239AA or of all or any of the provisions of any law made in pursuance
of that Article for such period and subject to such conditions as may be
1. Inserted by the Constitution (Seventieth Amendment) Act, 1992, Section 3, w.e.f.
21-12-1991.
168 The Constitution of India Art. 239B
specified in such law and make such incidental and consequential provisions
as may appear to him to be necessary or expedient for administering the
National Capital Territory in accordance with the provisions of Article 239
and Article 239AA.]
[239B. Power of administrator to promulgate Ordinances during
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recess of Legislature:– (1) If at any time, except when the Legislature

of the Union territory of Pondicherry is in session, the administrator thereof
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is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take
immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinances as the circumstances
appear to him to require :
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Provided that no such Ordinance shall be promulgated by the administrator
except after obtaining instructions from the President in that behalf:
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Provided further that whenever the said Legislature is dissolved, or its
functioning remains suspended on account of any action taken under any
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such law as is referred to in clause (1) of Article 239A, the administrator
shall not promulgate any Ordinance during the period of such dissolution
or
or suspension.
(2) An Ordinance promulgated under this Article in pursuance of
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instructions from the President shall be deemed to be an Act of the Legislature
of the Union territory which has been duly enacted after complying with the
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provisions in that behalf contained in any such law as is referred to in clause

(1) of Article 239A, but every such Ordinance–
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(a) shall be laid before the Legislature of the Union territory and shall
cease to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly
of the Legislature or if, before the expiration of that period, a
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resolution disapproving it is passed by the Legislature, upon the

passing of the resolution; and
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(b) may be withdrawn at any time by the administrator after obtaining

instructions from the President in that behalf.
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which would not be valid if enacted in an Act of the Legislature of the Union
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territory made after complying with the provisions in that behalf contained
in any such law as is referred to in clause (1) of article 239A, it shall be
void.]
1. Inserted by the Constitution (Twenty-seventh Amendment) Act, 1971, Section 3, w.e.f.
30-12-1971.
Art. 240 The Union Territories 169
240. Power of President to make regulations for certain Union

territories:– (1) The President may make regulations for the peace, progress
and good government of the Union territory of–
(a) the Andaman and Nicobar Islands;
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[(b) Lakshadweep;]
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[(c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli;]
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3
[(d) Daman and Diu;]
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[(e) Pondicherry:]
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[xxx]
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[xxx]
[Provided that when any body is created under Article 239A to function
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as a Legislature for the 8[Union territory of 9[Pondicherry]], the President

shall not make any regulation for the peace, progress and good government
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of that Union territory with effect from the date appointed for the first meeting
of the Legislature:]
or
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[Provided further that whenever the body functioning as a Legislature
for the Union territory of 9[Pondicherry] is dissolved, or the functioning of
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that body as such Legislature remains suspended on account of any action
taken under any such law as is referred to in clause (1) of Article 239A,
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the President may, during the period of such dissolution or suspension, make
regulations for the peace, progress and good government of that Union
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territory.]
1. Subs. by the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands (Alteration of name) Act, 1973),
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Section 4, w.e.f. 1-11-1973.

2. Ins. by the Constitution (Tenth Amendment) Act, 1961, Section 3.
3. Subs. by the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987 (18 of 1987), Section 63,
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for entry (d), w.e.f. 30-5-1987.

4. Ins. by the Constitution (Fourteenth Amendment) Act, 1962.
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5. The Entry(f) Omitted by the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 (34 of 1986), Section 39, w.e.f.
20-2-1987.
6. The entry(g) omitted by the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986 (69 of 1986), Section
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42, w.e.f. 20-2-1987.

7. Ins. by the Constitution (Fourtheenth Amendment) Act, 1962 Section 5.
8. Subs. by the Constitution (Twenth-seventh Amendment) Act, 1971, Section 4 for “Union
territory of Goa, Daman and Diu or Pondicherry” (w.e.f. 15-2-1972).
9. Subs. by Goa, Damana and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987 (18 of 1987), Section 63 for
“Goa, Daman and Diu or Pondicherry”, w.e.f. 30-5-1987.
10. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-seventh Amendment) Act, 1971, Section 4, w.e.f.
15-2-1972.
(2) Any regulation so made may repeal or amend any Act made by
Parliament or 1[any other law] which is for the time being applicable to the
Union territory and, when promulgated by the President, shall have the same
force and effect as an Act of Parliament which applies to that territory.]
241. High Courts for Union territories:– (1) Parliament may by law
constitute a High Court for a 2[Union territory] or declare any court in any
2
[such territory] to be a High Court for all or any of the purposes of this
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Constitution.
(2) The provisions of Chapter V of Part VI shall apply in relation to
every High Court referred to in clause (1) as they apply in relation to a
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High Court referred to in Article 214 subject to such modifications or
exceptions as Parliament may by law provide.
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[(3) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution and to the provisions
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of any law of the appropriate Legislature made by virtue of powers conferred
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on that Legislature by or under this Constitution, every High Court exercising
jurisdiction immediately before the commencement of the Constitution (Seventh
or
Amendment) Act, 1956, in relation to any Union territory shall continue to
exercise such jurisdiction in relation to that territory after such commencement.
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(4) Nothing in this Article derogates from the power of Parliament to
extend or exclude the jurisdiction of a High Court for a State to, or from,
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any Union territory or part thereof.]

Caselaw
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2004 Mad. 256.
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242. [Omitted]:– Rep. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment)

Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule.
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Articles 239, 239-A, and 239-B, 240, 241 and 242:-- Union Territories
are: (1) Delhi; (2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands; (3) Lakshadweep; (4) Dadra
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and Nagar Haveli; (5) Daman and Diu; (6) Pondicherry; and (7) Chandigarh.
Administration of Union Territory is different from that of the States. They are
directly administered by the President who may appoint Ministers. If the Parliament
1. Subs. “any existing law” by the Constitution (Twenty-seventh Amendment) Act, 1971,
Section 4, w.e.f. 15-2-1972.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 29.
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so provides for creating a Legislative Assembly, then the Union Territory will
have an Assembly and Cabinet. The President administers the Union Territory
through administrator instead of Governor. In the case of Pondicherry and Delhi
(Delhi – since renamed as National Capital Territory) they have legislatures and
administrator called Lt. Governors. The powers of legislature cover all subjects
in the State List and Concurrent List except those which cover the subjects
of law and order. In the case of difference of opinion between the Cabinet and
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the Lt. Governor, the matter is referred to the President and the decision of
the President is final. Notwithstanding the reference, the Lt. Governor is competent
to take all steps as may be necessary pending decision of the President except
in the case of Pondicherry and Delhi. The administration in all other Union
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Territories is carried through regulations made by the President for peace, progress
and good Government. The expression ‘peace, progress and good government’
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means and covers all Governmental functions including positive steps for economic
and social welfare, as well as their protection and safety. Parliament may create
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a High Court for each Union Territory or extend the jurisdiction of the neighbouring
High Court to the Union Territory. For example, the Union Territory of Delhi
or
has an independent High Court for itself. The High Court of Calcutta holds
jurisdiction over Andamans. The status of the High Court of the Union Territory
is the same as that of any other High Court and the Judge of the High Court
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of Union Territory can be elevated to the Supreme Court. [AIR 1991 AP 307].
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243. Definitions:– In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,–

(a) “district” means a district in a State;
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(b) “Gram Sabha” means a body consisting of persons registered in

the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area
of Panchayat at the village level;
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(c) “intermediate level” means a level between the village and district
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levels specified by the Governor of a State by public notification

to be the intermediate level for the purposes of this Part;
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(d) “Panchayat” means an institution (by whatever name called) of self-

government constituted under Article 243B, for the rural areas;
(e) “Panchayat area” means the territorial area of a Panchayat;
1. Part IX – Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992, Section 2, w.e.f.
1-6-1993.
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(f) “population” means the population as ascertained at the last preceding

census of which the relevant figures have been published;
(g) “village” means a village specified by the Governor by public
notification to be a village for the purposes of this Part and includes
a group of villages so specified.
Caselaw
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Contractors with local or statutory authorities are not barred from contesting
elections. Srikant v. Vasantrao & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 918.
Voter can be summoned as witness in election petition. Privilege of a voter
not to disclose to whom he had voted is not breached. He can refuse to answer
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such question. Nayini Narasimha Reddy v. Dr. K. Laxman & Ors., AIR 2006
SC 2050.
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Dispute arising out of treaties with native States – Court’s interference
is barred absolutely. Government’s decision is final. AIR 2004 SC 5270.
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243A. Gram Sabha:– A Gram Sabha may exercise such powers and
or
perform such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may,
by law, provide.
243B. Constitution of Panchayats:– (1) There shall be constituted
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in every State, Panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels in
accordance with the provisions of this Part.
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(2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (1), Panchayats at the intermediate

level may not be constituted in a State having a population not exceeding
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twenty lakhs.
243C. Composition of Panchayats:– (1) Subject to the provisions
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of this Part, the Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with
respect to the composition of Panchayats:
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Provided that the ratio between the population of the territorial area
of a Panchayat at any level and the number of seats in such Panchayat to
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be filled by election shall, so far as practicable, be the same throughout the

State.
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(2) All the seats in a Panchayat shall be filled by persons chosen by

direct election from territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area and, for
this purpose, each Panchayat area shall be divided into territorial constituencies
in such manner that the ratio between the population of each constituency
and the number of seats allotted to it shall, so far as practicable, be the
same throughout the Panchayat area.
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(3) The Legislature of a State may, by law, provide for the representation–
(a) of the Chairpersons of the Panchayats at the village level, in the
Panchayats at the intermediate level or, in the case of a State not
having Panchayats at the intermediate level, in the Panchayats at
the district level;
(b) of the Chairpersons of the Panchayats at the intermediate level,
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in the Panchayats at the district level;
(c) of the members of the House of the People and the members of
the Legislative Assembly of the State representing constituencies
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which comprise wholly or partly a Panchayat area at a level other
than the village level, in such Panchayat;
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(d) of the members of the Council of States and the members of the
Legislative Council of the State, where they are registered as
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electors within– or
(i) a Panchayat area at the intermediate level, in Panchayat at the
intermediate level;
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(ii) a Panchayat area at the district level, in Panchayat at the district
level.
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(4) The Chairperson of a Panchayat and other members of a Panchayat

whether or not chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in
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the Panchayat area shall have the right to vote in the meetings of the
Panchayats.
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(5) The Chairperson of–

(a) a Panchayat at the village level shall be elected in such manner
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as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide; and

(b) a Panchayat at the intermediate level or district level shall be elected
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by, and from amongst, the elected members thereof.

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243D. Reservation of seats:– (1) Seats shall be reserved for–

(a) the Scheduled Castes; and
(b) the Scheduled Tribes,
in every Panchayat and the number of seats so reserved shall bear,
as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats to
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be filled by direct election in that Panchayat as the population of the Scheduled

Castes in that Panchayat area or of the Scheduled Tribes in that Panchayat
area bears to the total population of that area and such seats may be allotted
by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat.
(2) Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved under
clause (1) shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes
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or, as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes.
(3) Not less than one-third (including the number of seats reserved for
women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes) of
the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Panchayat
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shall be reserved for women and such seats may be allotted by rotation
to different constituencies in a Panchayat.
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(4) The offices of the Chairpersons in the Panchayats at the village
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or any other level shall be reserved for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled
Tribes and women in such manner as the Legislature of a State may, by
or
law, provide:
Provided that the number of offices of Chairpersons reserved for the
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Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayats at each level
in any State shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the
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total number of such offices in the Panchayats at each level as the population
of the Scheduled Castes in the State or of the Scheduled Tribes in the State
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bears to the total population of the State:

Provided further that not less than one-third of the total number of offices
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of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at each level shall be reserved for women:

Provided also that the number of offices reserved under this clause shall
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be allotted by rotation to different Panchayats at each level.

(5) The reservation of seats under clauses (1) and (2) and the reservation
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of offices of Chairpersons (other than the reservation for women) under clause
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(4) shall cease to have effect on the expiration of the period specified in
Article 334.
(6) Nothing in this Part shall prevent the Legislature of a State from
making any provision for reservation of seats in any Panchayat or offices
of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at any level in favour of backward class
of citizens.
Art. 243F The Panchayats 175
243E. Duration of Panchayats, etc.:– (1) Every Panchayat, unless

sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall continue
for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
(2) No amendment of any law for the time being in force shall have
the effect of causing dissolution of a Panchayat at any level, which is
functioning immediately before such amendment, till the expiration of its
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duration specified in clause (1).
(3) An election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed–
(a) before the expiry of its duration specified in clause (1);
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(b) before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of
its dissolution:
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Provided that where the remainder of the period for which the dissolved
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Panchayat would have continued is less than six months, it shall not be
necessary to hold any election under this clause for constituting the Panchayat
for such period.
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(4) A Panchayat constituted upon the dissolution of a Panchayat before
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the expiration of its duration shall continue only for the remainder of the
period for which the dissolved Panchayat would have continued under clause
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(1) had it not been so dissolved.

243F. Disqualifications for membership:– (1) A person shall be
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disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of a Panchayat–
(a) if he is so disqualified by or under any law for the time being in
force for the purposes of elections to the Legislature of the State
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concerned:
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Provided that no person shall be disqualified on the ground that

he is less than twenty-five years of age, if he has attained the age
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of twenty-one years;
(b) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by the Legislature
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of the State.
(2) If any question arises as to whether a member of a Panchayat has
become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in clause (1), the
question shall be referred for the decision of such authority and in such manner
as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.
176 The Constitution of India Art. 243H
Caselaw
An employee of the Government controlled company cannot be said to

be holding an office of profit since he is neither appointed nor directly paid
his salary, nor is he bound by any disciplinary jurisdiction of the Central
Government. Jai Singh Yadav v. Additional District Judge, Allahabad & Ors.,
AIR 2007 All 165.
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243G. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats:– Subject
to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a State may, by
law, endow the Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be
necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government and
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such law may contain provisions for the devolution of powers and responsibilities
upon Panchayats, at the appropriate level, subject to such conditions as may
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be specified therein, with respect to–
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(a) the preparation of plans for economic development and social
justice;
or
(b) the implementation of schemes for economic development and social
justice as may be entrusted to them including those in relation to
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the matters listed in the Eleventh Schedule.
243H. Powers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Panchayats:–
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The Legislature of a State may, by law,–

(a) authorise a Panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate such taxes,
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duties, tolls and fees in accordance with such procedure and subject
to such limits;
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(b) assign to a Panchayat such taxes, duties, tolls and fees levied and
collected by the State Government for such purposes and subject
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to such conditions and limits;

(c) provide for making such grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the
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Consolidated Fund of the State; and

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(d) provide for constitution of such Funds for crediting all moneys
received, respectively, by or on behalf of the Panchayats and also
for the withdrawal of such moneys therefrom,
as may be specified in the law.
Art. 243K The Panchayats 177
243-I. Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial

position:– (1) The Governor of a State shall, as soon as may be within
one year from the commencement of the Constitution (Seventy-third
Amendment) Act, 1992*, and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year,
constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the
Panchayats and to make recommendations to the Governor as to–
(a) the principles which should govern–
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(i) the distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net
proceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the State,
which may be divided between them under this Part and the
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allocation between the Panchayats at all levels of their respective
shares of such proceeds;
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(ii) the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may
be assigned to, or appropriated by, the Panchayats;
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(iii) the grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund
of the State;
or
(b) the measures needed to improve the financial position of the
Panchayats;
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(c) any other matter referred to the Finance Commission by the
Governor in the interests of sound finance of the Panchayats.
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(2) The Legislature of a State may, by law, provide for the composition
of the Commission, the qualifications which shall be requisite for appointment
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as members thereof and the manner in which they shall be selected.

(3) The Commission shall determine their procedure and shall have such
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powers in the performance of their functions as the Legislature of the State

may, by law, confer on them.
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(4) The Governor shall cause every recommendation made by the

Commission under this Article togetherwith an explanatory memorandum as
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to the action taken thereon to be laid before the Legislature of the State.
243J. Audit of accounts of Panchayats:– The Legislature of a State
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may, by law, make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts

by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts.
243K. Elections to the Panchayats:– (1) The superintendence, direction
and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of,
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178 The Constitution of India Art. 243M
all elections to the Panchayats shall be vested in a State Election Commission

consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.
(2) Subject to the provisions of any law made by the Legislature of
a State, the conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election
Commissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rule determine:
Provided that the State Election Commissioner shall not be removed
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from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge
of a High Court and the conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner
shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(3) The Governor of a State shall, when so requested by the State
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Election Commission, make available to the State Election Commission such
staff as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions conferred on
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the State Election Commission by clause (1).
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(4) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a
State may, by law, make provision with respect to all matters relating to,
or
or in connection with, elections to the Panchayats.
243L. Application to Union territories:– The provisions of this Part
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shall apply to the Union territories and shall, in their application to a Union
territory, have effect as if the references to the Governor of a State were
references to the Administrator of the Union territory appointed under Article
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239 and references to the Legislature or the Legislative Assembly of a State

were references, in relation to a Union territory having a Legislative Assembly,
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to that Legislative Assembly:

Provided that the President may, by public notification, direct that the
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provisions of this Part shall apply to any Union territory or part thereof subject
to such exceptions and modifications as he may specify in the notification.
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243M. Part not to apply to certain areas:– (1) Nothing in this Part
shall apply to the Scheduled Areas referred to in clause (1), and the tribal
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areas referred to in clause (2), of Article 244.

(2) Nothing in this Part shall apply to–
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(a) the States of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram;

(b) the Hill areas in the State of Manipur for which District Councils
exist under any law for the time being in force.
(3) Nothing in this Part–
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(a) relating to Panchayats at the district level shall apply to the Hill
areas of the District of Darjeeling in the State of West Bengal for
which Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council exists under any law for the
time being in force;
(b) shall be construed to affect the functions and powers of the
Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council constituted under such law.
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[(3A) Nothing in Article 243D, relating to reservation of seats for the
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Scheduled Castes, shall apply to the State of Arunachal Pradesh].

(4) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,–
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(a) the Legislature of a State referred to in sub-clause (a) of clause
(2) may, by law, extend this Part to that State, except the areas,
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if any, referred to in clause (1), if the Legislative Assembly of that
State passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total
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membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-
thirds of the members of that House present and voting;
or
(b) Parliament may, by law, extend the provisions of this Part to the
Scheduled Areas and the tribal areas referred to in clause (1)
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subject to such exceptions and modifications as may be specified
in such law, and no such law shall be deemed to be an amendment
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243N. Continuance of existing laws and Panchayats:–
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Notwithstanding anything in this Part, any provision of any law relating to

Panchayats in force in a State immediately before the commencement of the
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Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992*, which is inconsistent

with the provisions of this Part, shall continue to be in force until amended
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or repealed by a competent Legislature or other competent authority or until

the expiration of one year from such commencement, whichever is earlier:
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Provided that all the Panchayats existing immediately before such

commencement shall continue till the expiration of their duration, unless sooner
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dissolved by a resolution passed to that effect by the Legislative Assembly

of that State or, in the case of a State having a Legislative Council, by
each House of the Legislature of that State.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Eighty-third Amendment) Act, 2000, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 8-9-2000.
*. 24-3-1993.
180 The Constitution of India Art. 243P
243-O. Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters:–

(a) the validity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies
or the allotment of seats to such constituencies, made or purporting
to be made under article 243K, shall not be called in question
in any court;
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(b) no election to any Panchayat shall be called in question except
by an election petition presented to such authority and in such
manner as is provided for by or under any law made by the
Legislature of a State.]
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Caselaw
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Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts means jurisdictional bar against lower
judiciary including District Court. Smt. Erlapati Veera Lakshmi v. Guda Harita
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Rani, AIR 2009 (NOC) 528 (A.P.)
Where objection to election are filed before the election is conducted and
or
if the person objecting to is elected uncontested, objections do not survive. Pandya
Mahendrakumar Ambalal v. Election Officer Ambaji Gram Panchayat & Ors.,
AIR 2007 Guj. 171.
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Election for Panchayat cannot be questioned after the election process
started. Vinod Natha Bhagat v. Returning Officer, Nimdari, AIR 2005
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Bom. 402.
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THE MUNICIPALITIES
243P. Definitions:– In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,–
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(a) “Committee” means a Committee constituted under Article 243S;

(b) “district” means a district in a State;
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(c) “Metropolitan area” means an area having a population of ten lakhs

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or more, comprised in one or more districts and consisting of two

or more Municipalities or Panchayats or other contiguous areas,
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specified by the Governor by public notification to be a Metropolitan

area for the purposes of this Part;
(d) “Municipal area” means the territorial area of a Municipality as is
notified by the Governor;
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-fourth Amendment) Act, 1992, w.e.f. 1-6-1993.
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(e) “Municipality” means an institution of self-government constituted

under Article 243Q;
(f) “Panchayat” means a Panchayat constituted under Article 243B;
(g) “population” means the population as ascertained at the last preceding
census of which the relevant figures have been published.
243Q. Constitution of Municipalities:– (1) There shall be constituted
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in every State,–
(a) a Nagar Panchayat (by whatever name callled) for a transitional
area, that is to say, an area in transition from a rural area to an
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urban area;
(b) a Municipal Council for a smaller urban area; and
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(c) a Municipal Corporation for a larger urban area,
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in accordance with the provisions of this Part:
Provided that a Municipality under this clause may not be constituted
or
in such urban area or part thereof as the Governor may, having regard to
the size of the area and the municipal services being provided or proposed
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to be provided by an industrial establishment in that area and such other
factors as he may deem fit, by public notification, specify to be an industrial
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township.
(2) In this Article, “a transitional area”, “a smaller urban area” or “a
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larger urban area” means such area as the Governor may, having regard
to the population of the area, the density of the population therein, the revenue
generated for local administration, the percentage of employment in non-
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agricultural activities, the economic importance or such other factors as he

may deem fit, specify by public notification for the purposes of this Part.
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Caselaw
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Delinking of urban areas to treat them as rural areas is not valid under
Kerala Municipalities Act. K.P. Raveendran and another v. State of Kerala and
others, AIR 2005 Ker. 319.
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Conversion of Municipality into Municipal Corporation and Municipal

Corporation into Metro depends on the population in urban areas. 2003 AIR
SCW 1061.
Exclusion of industrial area from Panchayat is valid. Saij Gram Panchayat
v. State of Gujarat and others, AIR 1999 SC 826.
182 The Constitution of India Art. 243S
243R. Composition of Municipalities:– (1) Save as provided in

clause (2), all the seats in a Municipality shall be filled by persons chosen
by direct election from the territorial constituencies in the Municipal area and
for this purpose each Municipal area shall be divided into territorial constituencies
to be known as wards.
(2) The Legislature of a State may, by law, provide–
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(a) for the representation in a Municipality of–
(i) persons having special knowledge or experience in Municipal
administration;
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(ii) the members of the House of the People and the members of the
Legislative Assembly of the State representing constituencies which
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comprise wholly or partly the Municipal area;
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(iii) the members of the Council of States and the members of the
Legislative Council of the State registered as electors within the
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Municipal area;
(iv) the Chairpersons of the Committees constituted under clause (5)
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of Article 243S:
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Provided that the persons referred to in paragraph (i) shall not have
the right to vote in the meetings of the Municipality;
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(b) the manner of election of the Chairperson of a Municipality.

243S. Constitution and composition of Wards Committees, etc.:–
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(1) There shall be constituted Wards Committees, consisting of one or more

wards, within the territorial area of a Municipality having a population of
three lakhs or more.
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(2) The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provision with respect
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to–
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(a) the composition and the territorial area of a Wards Committee;

(b) the manner in which the seats in a Wards Committee shall be filled.
(3) A member of a Municipality representing a ward within the territorial
area of the Wards Committee shall be a member of that Committee.
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(4) Where a Wards Committee consists of–

(a) one ward, the member representing that ward in the Municipality;
or
(b) two or more wards, one of the members representing such wards
in the Municipality elected by the members of the Wards Committee,
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shall be the Chairperson of that Committee.
(5) Nothing in this Article shall be deemed to prevent the Legislature
of a State from making any provision for the constitution of Committees
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in addition to the Wards Committees.
243T. Reservation of seats:– (1) Seats shall be reserved for the
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Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in every Municipality and the
number of seats so reserved shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same
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proportion to the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in that
Municipality as the population of the Scheduled Castes in the Municipal area
or
or of the Scheduled Tribes in the Municipal area bears to the total population
of that area and such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies
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in a Municipality.
(2) Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved under
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clause (1) shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes
or, as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes.
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(3) Not less than one-third (including the number of seats reserved for
women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes) of
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the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Municipality

shall be reserved for women and such seats may be allotted by rotation
to different constituencies in a Municipality.
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(4) The offices of Chairpersons in the Municipalities shall be reserved

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for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and women in such manner
as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.
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(5) The reservation of seats under clauses (1) and (2) and the reservation
of offices of Chairpersons (other than the reservation for women) under clause
(4) shall cease to have effect on the expiration of the period specified in
Article 334.
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(6) Nothing in this Part shall prevent the Legislature of a State from
making any provision for reservation of seats in any Municipality or offices
of Chairpersons in the Municipalities in favour of backward class of citizens.
243U. Duration of Municipalities, etc.:– (1) Every Municipality,
unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall
continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no
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longer:
Provided that a Municipality, shall be given a reasonable opportunity
of being heard before its dissolution.
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(2) No amendment of any law for the time being in force shall have
the effect of causing dissolution of a Municipality at any level, which is
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functioning immediately before such amendment, till the expiration of its
duration specified in clause (1).
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(3) An election to constitute a Municipality shall be completed,–
or
(a) before the expiry of its duration specified in clause (1);
(b) before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of
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its dissolution:
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Provided that where the remainder of the period for which the dissolved
Municipality would have continued is less than six months, it shall not be
necessary to hold any election under this clause for constituting the Municipality
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for such period.

(4) A Municipality constituted upon the dissolution of a Municipality
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before the expiration of its duration shall continue only for the remainder
of the period for which the dissolved Municipality would have continued under
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clause (1) had it not been so dissolved.

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The powers of State Election Commission are same as the Election Commission
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of India. Kishansing Tomar v. Municipal Corporation of the City of Ahmedabad

& Ors., AIR 2007 SC 269.
Opportunity to show cause and opportunity of hearing both should be given

before action is taken for dissolution of municipality. AIR 2000 Ori. 190.
Art. 243W The Municipalities 185
243V. Disqualifications for membership:– (1) A person shall be

disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of a Municipality–
(a) if he is so disqualified by or under any law for the time being in
force for the purposes of elections to the Legislature of the State
concerned:
Provided that no person shall be disqualified on the ground that
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he is less than twenty-five years of age, if he has attained the age
of twenty-one years;
(b) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by the Legislature
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of the State.
(2) If any question arises as to whether a member of a Municipality
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has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in clause (1),
the question shall be referred for the decision of such authority and in such
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manner as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.
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243W. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities,
etc.:– Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a
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State may, by law, endow–
(a) the Municipalities with such powers and authority as may be
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necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government

and such law may contain provisions for the devolution of powers
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and responsibilities upon Municipalities, subject to such conditions

as may be specified therein, with respect to–
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(i) the preparation of plans for economic development and social

justice;
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(ii) the performance of functions and the implementation of schemes

as may be entrusted to them including those in relation to the matters
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listed in the Twelfth Schedule;

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(b) the Committees with such powers and authority as may be necessary
to enable them to carry out the responsibilities conferred upon them
including those in relation to the matters listed in the Twelfth
Schedule.
186 The Constitution of India Art. 243Y
Caselaw
It enables the State to make appropriate laws or the existing laws up-to-
date. Shanti G. Patel & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors., AIR 2006 SC
1104.
243X. Power to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Municipilities:–
The Legislature of a State may, by law,–
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(a) authorise a Municipality to levy, collect and appropriate such taxes,
duties, tolls and fees in accordance with such procedure and subject
to such limits;
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(b) assign to a Municipality such taxes, duties, tolls and fees levied
and collected by the State Government for such purposes and
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subject to such conditions and limits;
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(c) provide for making such grants-in-aid to the Municipalities from
the Consolidated Fund of the State; and
or
(d) provide for constitution of such Funds for crediting all moneys
received, respectively, by or on behalf of the Municipalities and
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also for the withdrawal of such moneys therefrom,
as may be specified in the Law.
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Caselaw
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Municipalities can be authorised to levy and collect tax as provided and

not on their discretion. Anil Kumar Gulati and others etc. v. State of M.P.
and others etc., AIR 2004 MP 182.
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243Y. Finance Commission:– (1) The Finance Commission constituted

under Article 243-I shall also review the financial position of the Municipalities
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and make recommendations to the Governor as to–

(a) the principles which should govern–
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(i) the distribution between the State and the Municipalities of the net
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proceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the State,
which may be divided between them under this Part and the
allocation between the Municipalities at all levels of their respective
shares of such proceeds;
(ii) the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may
be assigned to, or appropriated by, the Municipalities;
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(iii) the grants-in-aid to the Municipalities from the Consolidated Fund

of the State;
(b) the measures needed to improve the financial position of the
Municipalities;
(c) any other matter referred to the Finance Commission by the
Governor in the interests of sound finance of the Municipalities.
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(2) The Governor shall cause every recommendation made by the
Commission under this Article togetherwith an explanatory memorandum as
to the action taken theron to be laid before the Legislature of the State.
243Z. Audit of accounts of Municipalities:– The Legislature of a
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State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the maintenance of
accounts by the Municipalities and the auditing of such accounts.
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Caselaw
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“No longer” means to cease to survive. AIR 2001 Pat. 112.
243ZA. Elections to the Municipalities:– (1) The superintendence,
or
direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct
of, all elections to the Municipalities shall be vested in the State Election
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Commission referred to in Article 243K.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a
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State may, by law, make provision with respect to all matters relating to,
or in connection with, elections to the Municipalities.
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Power to direct re-polling shall not be exercised arbitrarily or without any

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material brought on record. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam v. State
Election Commissioner & Ors., AIR 2007 (NOC) 1801 (Mad.).
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243ZB. Application to Union territories:– The provisions of this Part

shall apply to the Union territories and shall, in their application to a Union
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territory, have effect as if the references to the Governor of a State were

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239 and references to the Legislature or the Legislative Assembly of a State

were references in relation to a Union territory having a Legislative Assembly,
to that Legislative Assembly:
Provided that the President may, by public notification, direct that the
provisions of this Part shall apply to any Union territory or part thereof subject
to such exceptions and modifications as he may specify in the notification.
188 The Constitution of India Art. 243ZD
243ZC. Part not to apply to certain areas:– (1) Nothing in this Part
shall apply to the Scheduled Areas referred to in clause (1), and the tribal
areas referred to in clause (2), of Article 244.
(2) Nothing in this Part shall be construed to affect the functions and
powers of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council constituted under any law for
the time being in force for the Hill areas of the district of Darjeeling in the
State of West Bengal.
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(3) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may, by
law, extend the provisions of this Part to the Scheduled Areas and the Tribal
Areas referred to in clause (1) subject to such exceptions and modifications
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as may be specified in such law, and no such law shall be deemed to be
an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of Article 368.
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243ZD. Committee for district planning:– (1) There shall be constituted
in every State at the district level a District Planning Committee to consolidate
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the plans prepared by the Panchayats and the Municipalities in the district
and to prepare a draft development plan for the district as a whole.
or
to–
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(a) the composition of the District Planning Committees;
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(b) the manner in which the seats in such Committees shall be filled:
Provided that not less than four-fifths of the total number of members
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of such Committee shall be elected by, and from amongst, the elected
members of the Panchayat at the district level and of the Municipalities in
the district in proportion to the ratio between the population of the rural
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areas and of the urban areas in the district;

(c) the functions relating to district planning which may be assigned
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to such Committees;
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(d) the manner in which the Chairpersons of such Committees shall

be chosen.
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(3) Every District Planning Committee shall, in preparing the draft

development plan,–
(a) have regard to–
(i) matters of common interest between the Panchayats and the
Municipalities including spatial planning, sharing of water and other
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physical and natural resources, the integrated development of

infrastructure and environmental conservation;
(ii) the extent and type of available resources whether financial or
otherwise;
(b) consult such institutions and organisations as the Governor may,
by order, specify.
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(4) The Chairperson of every District Planning Committee shall forward
the development plan, as recommended by such Committee, to the Government
of the State.
243ZE. Committee for Metropolitan planning:– (1) There shall be
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constituted in every Metropolitan area a Metropolitan Planning Committee
to prepare a draft development plan for the Metropolitan area as a whole.
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to–
(a) the composition of the Metropolitan Planning Committees;
or
(b) the manner in which the seats in such Committees shall be filled:
Provided that not less than two-thirds of the members of such
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Committee shall be elected by, and from amongst, the elected
members of the Municipalities and Chairpersons of the Panchayats
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in the Metropolitan area in proportion to the ratio between the

population of the Municipalities and of the Panchayats in that area;
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(c) the representation, in such Committees of the Government of India

and the Government of the State and of such organisations and
institutions as may be deemed necessary for carrying out the
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functions assigned to such Committees;

(d) the functions relating to planning and coordination for the Metropolitan
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area which may be assigned to such Committees;

(e) the manner in which the Chairpersons of such Committees shall
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be chosen.
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(3) Every Metropolitan Planning Committee shall, in preparing the draft

development plan,–
(a) have regard to–
(i) the plans prepared by the Municipalities and the Panchayats in the
Metropolitan area;
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(ii) matters of common interest between the Municipalities and the

Panchayats, including coordinated spatial planning of the area,
sharing of water and other physical and natural resources, the
integrated development of infrastructure and environmental
conservation;
(iii) the overall objectives and priorities set by the Government of India
and the Government of the State;
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(iv) the extent and nature of investments likely to be made in the
Metropolitan area by agencies of the Government of India and of
the Government of the State and other available resources whether
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financial or otherwise;
(b) consult such institutions and organisations as the Governor may,
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by order, specify.
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(4) The Chairperson of every Metropolitan Planning Committee shall
forward the development plan, as recommended by such Committee, to the
Government of the State.
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Comments
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Articles 243, 243-A to 243Z(E) – Gram Panchayats and Municipalities:-
Panchayat Raj is the term used to denote a political system applicable to village
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panchayats and municipalities to govern themselves. Since it has to be essentially

democratic, the entire village is declared as the Parliament of the Village in which
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all voters are members. It is something like a general body of the village. The
villagers vote for their executive committee which is called Gram Panchayat.
The minimum age to be a member of the Panchayat is 21 years. In the elections
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to be held for gram panchayat seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and
Scheduled Castes and also for women. There is a sub-classification for women
to be reserved for S.Ts. and S.T. women. There is similar reservation for Mandal
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Panchayats and Zilla Panchayats for S.Cs. and S.Ts. and also for women. When
a seat for Mandal Panchayat is reserved for S.C., it is only the S.C. woman
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who is elected to the reserved seat in the Gram Panchayat can compete. It
means when Zilla Panchayat President seat is reserved for S.C. woman, it is
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only that S.C. woman who was elected to the Gram Panchayat and Mandal
Panchayat in the reserved quota who can compete and not any S.C. woman
who is not so selected in the reserved quota. The powers and functions of
the Gram Panchayat are those allotted by the State Legislatures. Gram Panchayat
can have power to levy taxes. It has power to prepare and approve plans for
the development of the village and incur the expenditure required therefor. The
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State Government appoints a Finance Commission every five years to study

the financial condition of the Panchayats and recommends measure in regard
to their finances and for improving their condition. Gram Panchayat shall meet
at least once in a year and can meet as often as possible. In the context of
the Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme the Gram Panchayats are now meeting
very frequently.
The members of the Gram Panchayat who are directly elected, elect the
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members of the Mandal Panchayat and the members of the Mandal Panchayat
elect the members of Zilla Panchayat. Schemes framed by the Village Panchayats
– if they cover more than one village are implemented by the village panchayats
and mandal panchayats. Schemes prepared by the Mandal Panchayats – if they
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cover more than one Mandal Panchayat are implemented by the Village Panchayats
concerned, Mandal Panchayats and Zilla Panchayats. The scheme made by the
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Zilla Panchayats are implemented by the Zilla Panchayats with the cooperation
of the Mandal and Village Panchayats. As per the Constitution the subjects which
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shall be allotted by the State Government to Village Panchayats are specified
and the States are slowly making the subjects devolve on the Panchayats. There
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is now a controversy raising in all the States that the State Governments are
very lethargic in devolving powers on the Gram Panchayats.
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Electoral rolls of the Gram Panchayats shall be updated as on 1st January
of the year of election. The reservation of seats for S.Cs. and S.Ts. shall be
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by constituency-wise where S.C., S.T. population have the maximum number

of voters. Seats shall be reserved on the basis of population only and it cannot
be made by lottery. Superintendence, direction and control of the election shall
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vest with the State Election Commission. The delimitation of constituency within
the Panchayats or the election of any candidate cannot be questioned in any
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Court except by Election Petition. [B. Krishnaiah v. State Election Commission

of A.P., AIR 1996 AP 1595]. The life of the Gram Panchayat is five years.
If for any reason the Panchayat is dissolved, the re-election shall take place
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within six months and if such six months period falls within the period when
the general elections fall due, there is no need to conduct any election. Panchayats
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at village level, panchayats at intermediate level and panchayats at district level

are different from the municipalities, town area committees and cantonments in
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urban areas. The law applicable to municipalities is set out in Part IX-A, Articles
243-P to 243-Z(F).
All over India and in almost all the States there exist laws governing the
constitution of Panchayats and Municipalities detailing their duties and responsibilities.
What the provisions contain in Articles 243 and 243-A to 243-Z(F) require is
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that those laws must be updated to accord with the principles laid down in
the Constitution with direction to the State Government to transfer them the
subjects specified in XIth and XIIth Schedule.
243ZF. Continuance of existing laws and Municipalities:–
Notwithstanding anything in this Part, any provision of any law relating to
Municipalities in force in a State immediately before the commencement of
the Constitution (Seventy-fourth Amendment) Act, 1992, which is inconsistent
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with the provisions of this Part, shall continue to be in force until amended
or repealed by a competent Legislature or other competent authority or until
the expiration of one year from such commencement, whichever is earlier:
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Provided that all the Municipalities existing immediately before such
commencement shall continue till the expiration of their duration, unless sooner
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dissolved by a resolution passed to that effect by the Legislative Assembly
of that State or, in the case of a State having a Legislative Council, by
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each House of the Legislature of that State.
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243ZG. Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters:–
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to be made under Article 243ZA shall not be called in question
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in any court;
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(b) no election to any Municipality shall be called in question except

manner as is provided for by or under any law made by the
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Legislature of a State.]
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Fixing of number of members, allocation of wards reserved and their rotation

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cannot be questioned in Court. Baldev Raj v. State of Punjab & Ors., AIR
2009 (NOC) 426 (P&H).
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If Caste Certificate is found to be invalid subsequent to election, the election

must be set aside. Sujit Vasant Patil v. State of Maharashtra and others, AIR
2005 Bom. 1.
Improper allotment of election symbol – No writ lies. Krishna Vishnu v.
State Election Commissioner, Secunderabad and others, AIR 2000 A.P. 274.
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PART-X
THE SCHEDULED AND TRIBAL AREAS
244. Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas:–
(1) The provisions of the Fifth Schedule shall apply to the administration
and control of the Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in any State other
than the States of Assam Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
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(2) The provisions of the Sixth Schedule shall apply to the administration
of the tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.1
[244A. Formation of an autonomous State comprising certain
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tribal areas in Assam and creation of local Legislature or Council of
Ministers or both therefor:– (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,
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Parliament may, by law, form within the State of Assam an autonomous
State comprising (whether wholly or in part) all or any of the tribal areas
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specified in 3[Part I] of the table appended to paragraph 20 of the Sixth
Schedule and create therefor–
or
(a) a body, whether elected or partly nominated and partly elected,
to function as a Legislature for the autonomous State, or
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(b) a Council of Ministers,
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or both with such constitution, powers and functions, in each case,

as may be specified in the law.
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(2) Any such law as is referred to in clause (1) may, in particular,–

(a) specify the matters enumerated in the State List or the Concurrent
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List with respect to which the Legislature of the autonomous State

shall have power to make laws for the whole or any part thereof,
whether to the exclusion of the Legislature of the State of Assam
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or otherwise;
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(b) define the matters with respect to which the executive power of
the autonomous State shall extend;
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1. Subs. by the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 (34 of 1986), Sec.39, for “Meghalaya and
Tripura”, w.e.f. 20-2-1987.
2. Inserted by the Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 1969, Section 2, w.e.f.
25-9-1969.
3. Subs. by the North Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (81 of 1971), Section 71,
w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
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(c) provide that any tax levied by the State of Assam shall be assigned
to the autonomous State in so far as the proceeds thereof are
attributable to the autonomous State;
(d) provide that any reference to a State in any Article of this Constitution
shall be construed as including a reference to the autonomous State;
and
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(e) make such supplemental, incidental and consequential provisions as
may be deemed necessary.
(3) An amendment of any such law as aforesaid in so far as such
amendment relates to any of the matters specified in sub-clause (a) or sub-
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clause (b) of clause (2) shall have no effect unless the amendment is passed
in each House of Parliament by not less than two-thirds of the members
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present and voting.
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(4) Any such law as is referred to in this Article shall not be deemed
to be an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of Article 368
or
notwithstanding that it contains any provision which amends or has the effect
of amending this Constitution.]
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Comments
Articles 244 to 244A:-- The administration in the areas which are declared
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by the President as scheduled areas and areas which are called tribal areas, is
different from that which prevail in the States. Scheduled areas are forest and
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hill areas where tribal communities live and tribal areas are places where tribals
predominate. Protection of tribals is a special responsibility of the President.
President declares certain areas within the States as scheduled areas and declares
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certain areas as tribal areas within the States such as Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura
and Mizoram where tribal population predominates. The administration of the
scheduled areas within the State is carried on by the Governor on behalf of
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the President by issuing regulations in consultation with the Advisory Committees

set up for the scheduled areas. The Governor in his turn promulgates regulations
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after obtaining the consent of the President. The regulations of the Governor
may cover in general the provisions for peace and good government and in
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particular the subjects relating to transfers of land and money lending so as to

avoid exploitation of tribals by non-tribals. The Governor may, by regulation
specify the applicability of any State or Central legislations to the tribals and
specify also such matters which do not apply to them. That is why all the
laws made by the Parliament and State legislations will in the first instance apply
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to scheduled areas within the State and it is only when the Governor excludes
their applicability the same to the extent of exclusion will not apply to scheduled
areas.
In the case of tribal areas declared as such and located within the Assam,
Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, some special administrative machinery is devised
to make them autonomous and self-governing by creating District Councils and
Regional Councils which are partly elected and partly nominated. The Chairman
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of the Regional Council is equated to the Minister and he directly deals with
the Governor holding independent charge.
PART-XI
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RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNION AND THE STATES
CHAPTER I – LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS
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Distribution of Legislative Powers
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245. Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures
or
of States:– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament
may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India, and
the Legislature of a State may make laws for the whole or any part of the
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State.
(2) No law made by Parliament shall be deemed to be invalid on the
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ground that it would have extra-territorial operation.

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Caselaw
Guidelines issued to Government are not statutory. They are advisory in

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nature. Poonam Varma Bai & others v. Delhi Development Authority, AIR 2008
SC 870.
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No authority can dictate the Parliament to enact a law. Union of India

v. Prakash Hinduja.
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Legislature can alter law retrospectively only by removing the very premise
on which the earlier judgment is based. State of Bihar & Ors. v. Bihar Pensioners
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Samaj, AIR 2006 SC 2100.

Bar on interference by Courts in electoral matters cannot be treated as
an absolute. Interference however is permissible in exceptional circumstances even
before completion of election process. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
v. State Election Commissioner & Ors., AIR 2007 (NOC) 1801 (Mad.).
Disqualification shall be as on the scrutiny of the nomination paper.

Subsequent acquittal will not alter the disqualification. 2005 AIR SCW 393.
Banning payment of bonus to the employees of banks other than those
covered by the Payment of Wages Act is valid. State Bank’s Staff Union (Madras
Circle) v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 SC 3446 = 2005 AIR SCW
4622.
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Power to impound document by the Inspector suffers from excessive
delegation. Distt. Registrar and Collector, Hyderabad and another v. Canara Bank
Etc., AIR 2005 SC 186.
Where law is changed consequent on a judgment, it cannot be said that
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the judgment is legislatively overruled. Jamshed N. Guzdar v. State of Maharashtra
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Establishment of a University to provide consultations is not contemplated
under the constitutional scheme. Prof. Yashpal and another v. State of Chattisgarh
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and others, AIR 2005 SC 2026. or
Repeal of an Act which was in force since long is held unjustified.
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Bangalore and etc. etc. v. Karnataka
State Transport Authority and others, AIR 2005 Kar. 205.
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Theory of legislative exhaustion is unknown in India. M.P. High Court
Bar Association v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 SC 4114 = 2005 AIR
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SCW 3208.
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Lists indicates the fields of legislation and not the powers to legislate. 2004
AIR SCW 2035.
Chain of fictions/presumptions can be created. 2004 AIR SCW 3527.
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Placing rules before legislature is not mere formality. It is a check. Rupa

Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra and another, AIR 1999 SC 2870.
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Section 21-A of the Banking Regulation Act is not ultra vires. State Bank
of India v. Yasangi Venkateswara Rao, AIR 1999 SC 896.
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Conditional legislation and delegated legislation – Difference explained. AIR

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2001 Guj. 234.

246. Subject-matter of laws made by Parliament and by the
Legislatures of States:– (1) Notwithstanding anything in clauses (2) and
(3), Parliament has exclusive power to make laws with respect to any of
the matters enumerated in List I in the Seventh Schedule (in this Constitution
referred to as the “Union List”).
(2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (3), Parliament, and, subject to

clause (1), the Legislature of any State also, have power to make laws with
respect to any of the matters enumerated in List III in the Seventh Schedule
(in this Constitution referred to as the “Concurrent List”).
(3) Subject to clauses (1) and (2), the Legislature of any State has
exclusive power to make laws for such State or any part thereof with respect
to any of the matters enumerated in List II in the Seventh Schedule (in this
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Constitution referred to as the “State List”).
(4) Parliament has power to make laws with respect to any matter
for any part of the territory of India not included in a State notwithstanding
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that such matter is a matter enumerated in the State List.
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Caselaw
Banning of registration of power of attorney as a matter of public policy
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is invalid. 2005 AIR SCW 4456.
Natural gas is a Union subject. 2004 (3) JT 529.
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Consumer Protection Act is valid and comes within the legislative competence
of the Parliament. 2003 AIR SCW 558.
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247. Power of Parliament to provide for the establishment of
certain additional courts:– Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter,
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Parliament may by law provide for the establishment of any additional courts
for the better administration of laws made by Parliament or of any existing
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laws with respect to a matter enumerated in the Union List.

248. Residuary powers of legislation:– (1) Parliament has exclusive
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power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the
Concurrent List or State List.
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(2) Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing
a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
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249. Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter

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in the State List in the national interest:– (1) Notwithstanding anything

in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, if the Council of States has
declared by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members
present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in national interest that
Parliament should make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the
State List specified in the resolution, it shall be lawful for Parliament to make
laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India with respect to that
matter while the resolution remains in force.
(2) A resolution passed under clause (1) shall remain in force for such
period not exceeding one year as may be specified therein:
Provided that, if and so often as a resolution approving the continuance
in force of any such resolution is passed in the manner provided in clause
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(1), such resolution shall continue in force for a further period of one year
from the date on which under this clause it would otherwise have ceased
to be in force.
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(3) A law made by Parliament which Parliament would not but for the
passing of a resolution under clause (1) have been competent to make shall,
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to the extent of the incompetency, cease to have effect on the expiration
of a period of six months after the resolution has ceased to be in force,
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except as respects things done or omitted to be done before the expiration
of the said period.
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250. Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter
in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation:–
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(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, Parliament shall, while a
Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, have power to make laws for
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the whole or any part of the territory of India with respect to any of the
matters enumerated in the State List.
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(2) A law made by Parliament which Parliament would not but for the
issue of a Proclamation of Emergency have been competent to make shall,
to the extent of the incompetency, cease to have effect on the expiration
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of a period of six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate,

except as respects things done or omitted to be done before the expiration
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of the said period.

251. Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament under Articles
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249 and 250 and laws made by the Legislatures of States:– Nothing
in Articles 249 and 250 shall restrict the power of the Legislature of a State
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to make any law which under this Constitution it has power to make, but
if any provision of a law made by the Legislature of a State is repugnant
to any provision of a law made by Parliament which Parliament has under
either of the said articles power to make, the law made by Parliament, whether
passed before or after the law made by the Legislature of the State, shall
prevail, and the law made by the Legislature of the State shall to the extent
of the repugnancy, but so long only as the law made by Parliament continues
to have effect, be inoperative.
252. Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by
consent and adoption of such legislation by any other State:– (1) If
it appears to the Legislatures of two or more States to be desirable that
any of the matters with respect to which Parliament has no power to make
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laws for the States except as provided in Articles 249 and 250 should be
regulated in such States by Parliament by law, and if resolutions to that effect
are passed by all the Houses of the Legislatures of those States, it shall
be lawful for Parliament to pass an Act for regulating that matter accordingly,
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and any Act so passed shall apply to such States and to any other State
by which it is adopted afterwards by resolution passed in that behalf by
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the House or, where there are two Houses, by each of the Houses of the
Legislature of that State.
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(2) Any Act so passed by Parliament may be amended or repealed
or
by an Act of Parliament passed or adopted in like manner but shall not,
as respects any State to which it applies, be amended or repealed by an
Act of the Legislature of that State.
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Caselaw
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While interpreting entries bias towards strong centre may be assumed. 2004
AIR SCW 5998.
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253. Legislation for giving effect to international agreements:–

Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, Parliament
has power to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of
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India for implementing any treaty, agreement or convention with any other
country or countries or any decision made at any international conference,
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association or other body.

Caselaw
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Treaty is not law unless Parliament enacts a law in accordance with the
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terms of the treaty. 2004 AIR SCW 5998.

254. Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws
made by the Legislatures of States:– (1) If any provision of a law made
by the Legislature of a State is repugnant to any provision of a law made
by Parliament which Parliament is competent to enact, or to any provision
of an existing law with respect to one of the matters enumerated in the
Concurrent List, then, subject to the provisions of clause (2), the law made
by Parliament, whether passed before or after the law made by the Legislature
of such State, or, as the case may be, the existing law, shall prevail and
the law made by the Legislature of the State shall, to the extent of the
repugnancy, be void.
(2) Where a law made by the Legisalture of a State with respect to
one of the matters enumerated in the Concurrent List contains any provision
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repugnant to the provisions of an earlier law made by Parliament or an existing
law with respect to that matter, then, the law so made by the Legislature
of such State shall, if it has been reserved for the consideration of the President
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and has received his assent, prevail in that State :
Provided that nothing in this clause shall prevent Parliament from enacting
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at any time any law with respect to the same matter including a law adding
to, amending, varying or repealing the law so made by the Legislature of
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the State. or
Caselaw
Presidential assent is not an idle formality. Minor S. Aswin Kumar v. State

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of Tamil Nadu, AIR 2007 (NOC) 1812 (Mad.).
Delegate shall not travel wider than the objective of legislation. Dr. Maha
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Chandra Prasad Singh v. Chairman, Bihar Legislative Council and others, AIR
2005 SC 69.
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State Government providing additional punishment of confiscation under

M.B. Act without Presidential assent is invalid. 2003 AIR SCW 6600.
Delegation of powers must be authorised by statute. 2003 AIR SCW 5935.
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When power to fix prices is concurrent, State can fix a price which is
higher than that fixed by the centre. AIR 2004 SC 3997.
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Delegated legislation is meant to supplement or supplant the statute and

is limited to its scope. 2003 AIR SCW 894.
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State Government cannot prohibit lotteries of other States. Only Parliament

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can do it. M/s. B.R. Enterprises v. State of U.P. and others, AIR 1999 SC
1867.
University is not required to take permission to start new technical courses
from AICTE. AIR 2001 SC 2861.
State Act and Central Act – It is the State Act which has become invalid
to the extent of repugnancy. AIR 2001 A.P. 7A (NOC).
255. Requirements as to recommendations and previous sanctions

to be regarded as matters of procedure only:– No Act of Parliament
or of the Legislature of a State and no provision in any such Act, shall
be invalid by reason only that some recommendation or previous sanction
required by this Constitution was not given, if assent to that Act was given–
(a) where the recommendation required was that of the Governor,
either by the Governor or by the President;
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(b) where the recommendation required was that of the Rajpramukh,
either by the Rajpramukh or by the President;
(c) where the recommendation or previous sanction required was that
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of the President, by the President.
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Comments
Articles 245 to 255:-- This part is crucial part of the Constitution. It defines
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the legislative competence of the Parliament to make laws applicable to all the
territories constituting Indian Union, and the competence of State legislatures to
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enact laws applicable to all territories within the State. List I of the VIIth Schedule
enumerates all the subjects over which Parliament has exclusive right to make
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laws. List II of the VIIth Schedule enumerates all the subjects over which the
State Legislatures have only the power to make the laws. It means that any
law made by Parliament on the subject mentioned in List II will be ultra vires.
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Similarly if the State Legislature makes any law on the subject specified in List
I, the same will be ultra vires of the Constitution. There is however a Third
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List which specifies the subjects on which Parliament and State Legislature can
make laws. This List is called Concurrent List. In the case of matters specified
in the Concurrent List Parliament can make law without the consent of the State
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Legislature and even if there be any law made by the State legislature on that
subject the law already made by the Parliament only prevails as far as the State
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is concerned. State legislature cannot make a law on the subject covered by

the Concurrent List without obtaining prior permission from President of India.
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This rule applies to all the laws made by the State legislature and Parliament
in which case such parts of the State legislation which contradict the Central
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law shall not prevail unless Presidential assent is obtained. That is how several
Central enactments made on the subjects in Concurrent List contain several
additional State amendments having obtained concurrence of the President.
There are three situations in which the Parliament makes laws on the subjects
mentioned in the State List. If Rajya Sabha passes a resolution requesting the
Parliament to make a law applicable to all States in national interest and when
such resolution is passed by a majority of 2/3rd members present and voting

in Rajya Sabha, the Parliament may make a law which can be made applicable
to all the States. If the Parliament makes a law on the subject reserved for
the State legislature by virtue of such resolution made by Rajya Sabha, it shall
be enforced in all the States for a period of one year unless the said resolution
is renewed for another year after which the law made by the Parliament lapses.
However the law so made by the Parliament continues to be effective when
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the resolution is in force and all actions taken thereunder continue to be valid
notwithstanding that Act itself has lapsed. Rajya Sabha may renew its resolution
successively for as many of years as it deems fit.
The other situation is where two or more State legislatures request the
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Parliament to make a law on a subject reserved for the States, applicable to
all of them, the Parliament may make a law as requested. Such law in the first
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instance applies to all sponsoring States and it subsequently applies to such other
States as and from the day when they adopt parliamentary legislation. In case
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the Parliament repeals the Central enactment then the repeal becomes operative
only after each of the States individually repeal the Central enactment. This is
or
what happened in the case of Urban Land Ceiling Act which having been enacted
at the instance of few States and subsequently adopted by several other States
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has come to be repealed by the Centre all the States implementing the Urban
Land Ceiling Act had to repeal the Central Act one after the other. Tamil Nadu
was one of the States which did not adopt the Central Act and it made a Urban
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Land Ceiling Act separately for itself. That State did not have the necessity of
repealing the Central law. Andhra Pradesh which adopted the Central Law had
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repealed the Central enactment in the same terms as the Centre. The third situation
is when a national emergency is enforced the Parliament can make any law
covering the subjects under the State legislature. Such law will continue to be
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in force for a period of six months after emergency ceases.

Parliament has power to make any law by which it may require any State
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to implement international obligations. When such law is passed by the Parliament,

the State shall implement the same without any protest.
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Enumeration of subjects under the Union List, State List and Concurrent
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List gives rise to a problem. The problem is whether a particular legislation falls
within the scope of the entry under which it is purported to have been made
and whether the subject-matter of the legislation falls within the scope of the
entry or whether it falls under a different entry in another list. In deciding the
issue under the first situation the pith and substance doctrine shall be applied
to ascertain what is substance the Act is purported to cover. If the enactment
is held to cover one item of the list also covers another claim of a different
list the legislation is declared ultra vires. In such cases the law to the extent
of its repugnancy will only be declared invalid.
The conflict between the State law and the Central is not limited to the
terms of legislation. It includes the conflict in rules and procedures made under
the respective Acts. State of Tamil Nadu v. Adhiyaman Educational and Research
Institute, 1995 (4) SCC 104 = 1994 (2) JT 140 = 1994 (1) Scale 715. Here
higher marks than those prescribed by the Central enactment are prescribed for
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appointment to posts and the Court held that the conflict is substantial and hence
the Tamil Nadu law is invalid.
In the matters arising under Concurrent List the reference to the prior
Presidential assent should be treated as mandatory. Presidential assent if obtained
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later in time after the enactment is enforced, it cannot validate actions taken
under the Act. There is nothing like post Presidential assent.
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CHAPTER-II
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONS
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General
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256. Obligation of States and the Union:– The executive power of
every State shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws
made by Parliament and any existing laws which apply in that State, and
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the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of such directions
to a State as may, appear to the Government of India to be necessary for
that purpose.
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257. Control of the Union over States in certain cases:– (1) The
executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or
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prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union, and the executive
power of the Union shall extend to the giving of such directions to a State
as may appear to the Government of India to be necessary for that purpose.
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(2) The executive power of the Union shall also extend to the giving
of directions to a State as to the construction and maintenance of means
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of communication declared in the direction to be of national or military

importance :
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Provided that nothing in this clause shall be taken as restricting the power
of Parliament to declare highways or waterways to be national highways or
national waterways or the power of the Union with respect to the highways
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or waterways so declared or the power of the Union to construct and maintain

means of communication as part of its functions with respect to naval, military
and air force works.
(3) The executive power of the Union shall also extend to the giving
of directions to a State as to the measures to be taken for the protection
of the railways within the State.
(4) Where in carrying out any direction given to a State under clause
(2) as to the construction or maintenance of any means of communication
or under clause (3) as to the measures to be taken for the protection of
any railway, costs have been incurred in excess of those which would have
been incurred in the discharge of the normal duties of the State if such
direction had not been given, there shall be paid by the Government of India
to the State such sum as may be agreed, or, in default of agreement, as
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may be determined by an arbitrator appointed by the Chief Justice of India,
in respect of the extra costs so incurred by the State.
257A. 1[Assistance to States by deployment of armed forces or
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other forces of the Union]:– Rep. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth
Amendment) Act, 1978, S. 33, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
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258. Power of the Union to confer powers, etc., on States in
certain cases:– (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President
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may, with the consent of the Government of a State, entrust either conditionally
or unconditionally to that Government or to its officers functions in relation
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to any matter to which the executive power of the Union extends.
(2) A law made by Parliament which applies in any State may,
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notwithstanding that it relates to a matter with respect to which the Legislature
of the State has no power to make laws, confer powers and impose duties,
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or authorise the conferring of powers and the imposition of duties, upon the
State or officers and authorities thereof.
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(3) Where by virtue of this Article powers and duties have been
conferred or imposed upon a State or officers or authorities thereof, there
shall be paid by the Government of India to the State such sum as may
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be agreed, or, in default of agreement, as may be determined by an arbitrator

appointed by the Chief Justice of India, in respect of any extra costs of
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administration incurred by the State in connection with the exercise of those

powers and duties.
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[258A. Power of the States to entrust functions to the Union:–

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Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the Governor of a State may,

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with the consent of the Government of India, entrust either conditionally or

unconditionally to that Government or to its officers functions in relation to
any matter to which the executive power of the State extends.]
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec. 18, w.e.f. 1.11.1956.
259. [Armed Forces in States in Part B of the First Schedule]:–

Rep. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 29
and Schedule, w.e.f. 1-11-1956.
260. Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside
India:– The Government of India may by agreement with the Government
of any territory not being part of the territory of India undertake any executive,
legislative or judicial functions vested in the Government of such territory,
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but every such agreement shall be subject to, and governed by, any law
relating to the exercise of foreign jurisdiction for the time being in force.
261. Public acts, records and judicial proceedings:– (1) Full faith
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and credit shall be given throughout the territory of India to public acts,
records and judicial proceedings of the Union and of every State.
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(2) The manner in which and the conditions under which the acts,
records and proceedings referred to in clause (1) shall be proved and the
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effect thereof determined shall be as provided by law made by Parliament.
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(3) Final judgments or orders delivered or passed by civil Courts in
any part of the territory of India shall be capable of execution anywhere
within that territory according to law.
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Disputes relating to Waters
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262. Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State

rivers or river valleys:– (1) Parliament may by law provide for the
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adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution

or control of the waters of, or in, any inter-State river or river valley.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may by law
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provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other Court shall exercise
jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint as is referred to in
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clause (1).
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Caselaw
Interlinking of rivers – Government directed to file progress report. 2005

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AIR SCW 3178.

Co-ordination between States
263. Provisions with respect to an inter-State Council:– If at any
time it appears to the President that the public interests would be served
by the establishment of a Council charged with the duty of–
(a) inquiring into and advising upon disputes which may have arisen
between States;
(b) investigating and discussing subjects in which some or all of the
States, or the Union and one or more of the States, have a common
interest; or
(c) making recommendations upon any such subject and, in particular,
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recommendations for the better co-ordination of policy and action
with respect to that subject,
it shall be lawful for the President by order to establish such a Council,
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and to define the nature of the duties to be performed by it and its organisation
and procedure.
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Comments
Articles 256 to 263:-- The expression ‘executive power’ is wider than
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‘administrative power’. All the powers which laws confer on the State and implied
in the sovereign rights and obligations is executive power and entering into
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international agreements comes within the scope of executive power. The power
to implement the laws and the power to execute them is also the executive power.
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The power to enforce the law and order and the obligations to promote peace
and good government are included in the executive power. The obligation to
promote good environment and the obligation to protect people from hazards
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of nature also cover the field of executive power. It is within the scope of
executive power to protect persons and groups against discrimination and prevent
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their degradation. To be brief to strive for an all inclusive society comes within
the scope of executive power whether there exists any legislation on the subject
or not. Wherever there is law it is the obligations of the Government to administer
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it and the power so vested for this purpose is called the administrative power.
Land laws require administration to survey the lands, determine the ownership
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of every plot surveyed and also assess the tax payable. It is under the executive
power, the Government creates facilities to carry out administrative functions
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by the administrative authorities. It is again under its executive power all the
orders made by the administrative authorities are duly executed. The process
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of levy and assessment of tax is done by tax administrators and the recovery
of tax is done by the executive created therefor. Union Government as under
the Constitution may require the State Governments under its executive power
to take and fulfil all such administrative and executive actions as it could have
done through its officers. Similarly as and when the State Government needs
assistance of the Union Government it can require the Union to undertake such
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tasks which it could have done otherwise by itself. The Constitution of India
created a machinery for the settlement of inter-State disputes. Such disputes may
arise out of sharing water of inter-State rivers and in other connected disputes.
In the case of disputes of this nature Parliament enacted the law called Inter-
State Water Disputes Act, 1956. In the case of other disputes the Union
Government may appoint Councils as and when necessary to investigate into
such disputes and make recommendations. While Inter-State Commission on River
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Waters can make an award, the inter-State Councils may make only
recommendations. The jurisdiction of the Courts including Supreme Court to
entertain any complaints in both the cases is barred. The Supreme Court may
however entertain any applications to enforce any claim arising out of the award
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or recommendations. [Tamil Nadu Kaveri Sangham v. Union of India, AIR 1990
SC 1316; State of Tamil Nadu v. State of Karnataka, 1991 Supp. (1) SCC
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240].
When once the dispute is raised by States, the Union shall constitute a
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Tribunal. T.N. Cauvery Sangham v. Union of India, AIR 1990 SC 1316.
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PART XII
FINANCE, PROPERTY, CONTRACTS AND SUITS
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CHAPTER I – FINANCE
General
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[264. Interpretation:– In this Part, “Finance Commission” means a

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Finance Commission constituted under Article 280.]

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265. Taxes not to be imposed save by authority of law:– No tax

shall be levied or collected except by authority of law.
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Caselaw
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Compensatory tax concept explained. Jindal Stainless Ltd. & Anr. v. State
of Haryana & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 2550.
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Power to impose tax is deduced from tax entry only. Such power cannot
be claimed from general power relating to the same subject. State of Bihar &
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Ors. v. Bihar State + 2 Lecturers Association & Ors., AIR 2007 SC 1984.
Sovereign power and police power are both subject to Constitution. Synthetics
and Chemicals Ltd. v. State of U.P. and others, AIR 1990 SC 1927.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amndt.) Act, 1956, Sec. 29 and Sch., w.e.f. 1.11.1956.
Income tax does not include the surcharge added to it. The Commissioner
of Income Tax, Kerala v. K. Srinivasan, AIR 1972 SC 491.
Where the levy of tax is held to be invalid, the tax collected from the
assessee shall not be refunded to him unless he proves that the burden of tax
has not been transferred to others (to his purchasers). The assessee shall not
be permitted to enrich himself unjustly. The rule of unjust enrichment will not
apply to the Government when it retains the tax illegally collected. Where tax
is already refunded to such assessee, the Government is not entitled to order
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him to refund it. Mafatlal Industries Ltd. v. Union of India, 1997 (5) SCC
536 = 1996 (9) Scale 457 = 1997 (1) Supreme 684.
Tax on professional tourist photographers is illegal. B.R. Jagadish and others
v. State of Karnataka and others, AIR 2005 Kar. 418.
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Illegal collection by Banks if they cannot be refunded shall be deposited
with the Government. Devkala Consultancy Services v. Union of India and
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others, AIR 1999 Kar. 319.
266. Consolidated Funds and public accounts of India and of the
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States:– (1) Subject to the provisions of Article 267 and to the provisions
of this Chapter with respect to the assignment of the whole or part of the
net proceeds of certain taxes and duties to States, all revenues received by
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the Government of India, all loans raised by that Government by the issue
of treasury bills, loans or ways and means advances and all moneys received
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by that Government in repayment of loans shall form one consolidated fund
to be entitled “the Consolidated Fund of India”, and all revenues received
by the Government of a State, all loans raised by that Government by the
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issue of treasury bills, loans or ways and means advances and all moneys
received by that Government in repayment of loans shall form one consolidated
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fund to be entitled “the Consolidated Fund of the State”.

(2) All other public moneys received by or on behalf of the Government
of India or the Government of a State shall be credited to the public account
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of India or the public account of the State, as the case may be.
(3) No moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India or the Consolidated
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Fund of a State shall be appropriated except in accordance with law and

for the purposes and in the manner provided in this Constitution.
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Caselaw
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after retirement violates the Court’s order. AIR 1999 Ker. 746.
267. Contingency Fund:– (1) Parliament may by law establish a
Contingency Fund in the nature of an imprest to be entitled “the Contingency
Fund of India” into which shall be paid from time to time such sums as
may be determined by such law, and the said Fund shall be placed at the
disposal of the President to enable advances to be made by him out of
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such Fund for the purposes of meeting unforeseen expenditure pending

authorisation of such expenditure by Parliament by law under Article 115
or Article 116.
(2) The Legislature of a State may by law establish a Contingency Fund
in the nature of an imprest to be entitled “the Contingency Fund of the State”
into which shall be paid from time to time such sums as may be determined
by such law, and the said Fund shall be placed at the disposal of the Governor
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of the State to enable advances to be made by him out of such Fund for
the purposes of meeting unforeseen expenditure pending authorisation of such
expenditure by the Legislature of the State by law under Article 205 or
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Article 206.
Distribution of Revenues between the
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Union and the States
268. Duties levied by the Union but collected and appropriated
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by the States:– (1) Such stamp duties and such duties of excise on medicinal
and toilet preparations as are mentioned in the Union List shall be levied
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by the Government of India but shall be collected–
(a) in the case where such duties are leviable within any Union territory,
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by the Government of India, and
(b) in other cases, by the States within which such duties are respectively
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leviable.
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(2) The proceeds in any financial year of any such duty leviable within
any State shall not form part of the Consolidated Fund of India, but shall
be assigned to that State.
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by the Union and the States:– (1) Taxes on services shall be levied by
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the Government of India and such tax shall be collected and appropriated
by the Government of India and the States in the manner provided in clause
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(2).
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(2) The proceeds in any financial year of any such tax levied in
accordance with the provisions of clause (1) shall be–
(a) collected by the Government of India and the States;
(b) appropriated by the Government of India and the States,
1. Ins. by Constitution (Eighty-eighth Amendment) Act, 2003, dt. 15-1-2004.
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in accordance with such principles of collection and appropriation as may

be formulated by Parliament by law.]
269. Taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to
the States:– 1[(1) Taxes on the sales or purchase of goods and taxes on
the consignment of goods shall be levied and collected by the Government
of India but shall be assigned and shall be deemed to have been assigned
to the States on or after the 1st day of April, 1996 in the manner provided
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in clause (2).
Explanation:– For the purposes of this clause,–
(a) the expression “taxes on the sale or purchase of goods” shall mean
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taxes on sale or purchase of goods other than newspapers, where
such sale or purchase takes place in the course of inter-State trade
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or commerce;
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(b) the expression “taxes on the consignment of goods” shall mean taxes
on the consignment of goods (whether the consignment is to the
or
person making it or to any other person), where such consignment
takes place in the course of inter-State trade or commerce;
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(2) The net proceeds in any financial year of any such tax, except in
so far as those proceeds represent proceeds attributable to Union territories,
shall not form part of the Consolidated Fund of India, but shall be assigned
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to the States within which that tax is leviable in that year, and shall be
distributed among those States in accordance with such principles of distribution
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as may be formulated by Parliament by law.]

[(3) Parliament may by law formulate principles for determining when
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a [sale or purchase of, or consignment of, goods] takes place in the course
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of inter-State trade or commerce.]

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270. Taxes levied and distributed between the Union and the
States:– 4[(1) All taxes and duties referred to in the Union List, except
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the duties and taxes referred to in 5[Articles 268, 268A and 269], respectively,
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1. Clauses (1) & (2) subs. by the Constitution (Eightieth Amndt.) Act, 2000, Section 2,
w.e.f. 9-6-2000.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Sixth Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 3.
3. Subs. for “sale or purchase of goods” by the Constitution (Forty-sixth Amendment) Act,
1982, Section 2.
4. Subs. by the Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000 Sec. 3, w.e.f. 1.4.1996.
5. Subs. for “Articles 268 and 269” by the Constitution (Eighty-eighth Amendment) Act,
2003, dt. 15-1-2004.
surcharge on taxes and duties referred to in Article 271 and any cess levied
for specific purposes under any law made by Parliament shall be levied and
collected by the Government of India and shall be distributed between the
Union and the States in the manner provided in clause (2).
(2) Such percentage, as may be prescribed, of the net proceeds of
any such tax or duty in any financial year shall not form part of the
Consolidated Fund of India, but shall be assigned to the States within which
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that tax or duty is leviable in that year, and shall be distributed among those
States in such manner and from such time as may be prescribed in the manner
provided in clause (3).
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(3) In this Article, “prescribed” means – (i) until a Finance Commission
has been constituted, prescribed by the President by order, and (ii)after a
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Finance Commission has been constituted, prescribed by the President by
order after considering the recommendations of the Finance Commission.]
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271. Surcharge on certain duties and taxes for purposes of the
or
Union:– Notwithstanding anything in Articles 269 and 270, Parliament may
at any time increase any of the duties or taxes referred to in those articles
by a surcharge for purposes of the Union and the whole proceeds of any
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such surcharge shall form part of the Consolidated Fund of India.
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273. Grants in lieu of export duty on jute and jute products:–

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(1) There shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in each year
as grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States of Assam, Bihar, Orissa and
West Bengal, in lieu of assignment of any share of the net proceeds in each
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year of export duty on jute and jute products to those States, such sums
as may be prescribed.
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(2) The sums so prescribed shall continue to be charged on the

Consolidated Fund of India so long as any export duty on jute or jute products
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continues to be levied by the Government of India or until the expiration

of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution whichever is earlier.
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(3) In this article, the expression “prescribed” has the same meaning
as in Article 270.
1. Omitted by the Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000, Section 4, w.e.f. 9-6-2000.
274. Prior recommendation of President required to Bills affecting

taxation in which States are interested:– (1) No Bill or amendment which
imposes or varies any tax or duty in which States are interested, or which
varies the meaning of the expression “agricultural income” as defined for the
purposes of the enactments relating to Indian income-tax, or which affects
the principles on which under any of the foregoing provisions of this Chapter
moneys are or may be distributable to States, or which imposes any such
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surcharge for the purposes of the Union as is mentioned in the foregoing
provisions of this Chapter, shall be introduced or moved in either House
of Parliament except on the recommendation of the President.
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(2) In this article, the expression “tax or duty in which States are
interested” means–
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(a) a tax or duty the whole or part of the net proceeds whereof are
assigned to any State; or
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(b) a tax or duty by reference to the net proceeds whereof sums are
for the time being payable out of the Consolidated Fund of India
or
to any State.
275. Grants from the Union to certain States:– (1) Such sums as
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Parliament may by law provide shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund
of India in each year as grants-in-aid of the revenues of such States as
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Parliament may determine to be in need of assistance, and different sums

may be fixed for different States:
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Provided that there shall be paid out of the Consolidated Fund of India
as grants-in-aid of the revenues of a State such capital and recurring sums
as may be necessary to enable that State to meet the costs of such schemes
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of development as may be undertaken by the State with the approval of

the Government of India for the purpose of promoting the welfare of the
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Scheduled Tribes in that State or raising the level of administration of the

Scheduled Areas therein to that of the administration of the rest of the areas
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of that State :
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Provided further that there shall be paid out of the Consolidated Fund
of India as grants-in-aid of the revenues of the State of Assam sums, capital
and recurring, equivalent to–
(a) the average excess of expenditure over the revenues during the
two years immediately preceding the commencement of this
Constitution in respect of the administration of the tribal areas
specified in 1[Part I] of the Table appended to paragraph 20 of

the Sixth Schedule; and
(b) the costs of such schemes of development as may be undertaken
by that State with the approval of the Government of India for
the purpose of raising the level of administration of the said areas
to that of the administration of the rest of the areas of that State.
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[(1A) On and from the formation of the autonomous State under Article
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244A,–
(i) any sums payable under clause (a) of the second proviso to clause
(1) shall, if the autonomous State comprises all the tribal areas
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referred to therein, be paid to the autonomous State, and, if the
autonomous State comprises only some of those tribal areas, be
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apportioned between the State of Assam and the autonomous State
as the President may, by order, specify;
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(ii) there shall be paid out of the Consolidated Fund of India as grants-
or
in-aid of the revenues of the autonomous State sums, capital and
recurring, equivalent to the costs of such schemes of development
as may be undertaken by the autonomous State with the approval
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of the Government of India for the purpose of raising the level
of administration of that State to that of the administration of the
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rest of the State of Assam.]

(2) Until provision is made by Parliament under clause (1), the powers
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conferred on Parliament under that clause shall be exercisable by the President

by order and any order made by the President under this clause shall have
effect subject to any provision so made by Parliament:
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Provided that after a Finance Commission has been constituted no order

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shall be made under this clause by the President except after considering
the recommendations of the Finance Commission.
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276. Taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments:–

(1) Notwithstanding anything in Article 246, no law of the Legislature of
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a State relating to taxes for the benefit of the State or of a municipality,

district board, local board or other local authority therein in respect of
1. Subs. for “Part A” by the North Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (81 of 1971),
Section 71, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 1969, Section 3.
professions, trades, callings or employments shall be invalid on the ground

that it relates to a tax on income.
(2) The total amount payable in respect of any one person to the State
or to any one municipality, district board, local board or other local authority
in the State by way of taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments
shall not exceed 1[two thousand and five hundred rupees] per annum.
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(3) The power of the Legislature of a State to make laws as aforesaid
with respect to taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments shall
not be construed as limiting in any way the power of Parliament to make
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laws with respect to taxes on income accruing from or arising out of
professions, trades, callings and employments.
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277. Savings:– Any taxes, duties, cesses or fees which, immediately
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before the commencement of this Constitution, were being lawfully levied
by the Government of any State or by any municipality or other local authority
or
or body for the purposes of the State, municipality, district or other local
area may, notwithstanding that those taxes, duties, cesses or fees are mentioned
in the Union List, continue to be levied and to be applied to the same purposes
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until provision to the contrary is made by Parliament by law.
278. Agreement with States in Part B of the First Schedule with
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regard to certain financial matters:– 3[xxx].

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279. Calculation of “net proceeds”, etc.:– (1) In the foregoing

provisions of this Chapter, “net proceeds” means in relation to any tax or
duty the proceeds thereof reduced by the cost of collection, and for the
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purposes of those provisions the net proceeds of any tax or duty, or of

any part of any tax or duty, in or attributable to any area shall be ascertained
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and certified by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India, whose

certificate shall be final.
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(2) Subject as aforesaid, and to any other express provision of this

Chapter, a law made by Parliament or an order of the President may, in
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any case where under this Part the proceeds of any duty or tax are, or
1. Subs. for “two hundred and fifty rupees” by the Constitution (Sixtieth Amendment) Act,
1988, Section 2.
2. Proviso omitted by the Constitution (Sixtieth Amendment) Act, 1988, Section 2.
3. Repealed. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule.
may be, assigned to any State, provide for the manner in which the proceeds
are to be calculated, for the time from or at which and the manner in which
any payments are to be made, for the making of adjustments between one
financial year and another, and for any other incidental or ancillary matters.
280. Finance Commission:– (1) The President shall, within two years
from the commencement of this Constitution and thereafter at the expiration
of every fifth year or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary,
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by order constitute a Finance Commission which shall consist of a Chairman
and four other members to be appointed by the President.
(2) Parliament may by law determine the qualifications which shall be
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requisite for appointment as members of the Commission and the manner
in which they shall be selected.
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(3) It shall be the duty of the Commission to make recommendations
to the President as to–
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(a) the distribution between the Union and the States of the net
proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be, divided between
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them under this Chapter and the allocation between the States of
the respective shares of such proceeds;
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(b) the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues
of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India;
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[(bb) the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State
to supplement the resources of the Panchayats in the State on the
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basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission

of the State;]
[(c) the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State
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to supplement the resources of the Municipalities in the State on

the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission
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of the State;]
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[(d)] any other matter referred to the Commission by the President in
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the interests of sound finance.

(4) The Commission shall determine their procedure and shall have such
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powers in the performance of their functions as Parliament may by law confer

on them.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992, Sec. 3, w.e.f. 24.4.1993.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1992, Sec. 3, w.e.f. 1.6.1993.
3. Sub-clause (c) relettered as sub-clause (d) by Sec. 3, ibid, w.e.f. 1.6.1993.
281. Recommendations of the Finance Commission:– The President

shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission under
the provisions of this Constitution together with an explanatory memorandum
as to the action taken thereon to be laid before each House of Parliament.
Miscellaneous Financial Provisions
282. Expenditure defrayable by the Union or a State out of its
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revenues:– The Union or a State may make any grants for any public
purpose, notwithstanding that the purpose is not one with respect to which
Parliament or the Legislature of the State, as the case may be, may make
laws.
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283. Custody, etc., of Consolidated Funds, Contingency Funds and
moneys credited to the public accounts:– (1) The custody of the
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Consolidated Fund of India and the Contingency Fund of India, the payment
of moneys into such Funds, the withdrawal of moneys therefrom, the custody
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of public moneys other than those credited to such Funds received by or
on behalf of the Government of India, their payment into the public account
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of India and the withdrawal of moneys from such account and all other matters
connected with or ancillary to matters aforesaid shall be regulated by law
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made by Parliament, and, until provision in that behalf is so made, shall be
regulated by rules made by the President.
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(2) The custody of the Consolidated Fund of a State and the Contingency
Fund of a State, the payment of moneys into such Funds, the withdrawal
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of moneys therefrom, the custody of public moneys other than those credited
to such Funds received by or on behalf of the Government of the State,
their payment into the public account of the State and withdrawal of moneys
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from such account and all other matters connected with or ancillary to matters
aforesaid shall be regulated by law made by the Legislature of the State,
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and, until provision in that behalf is so made, shall be regulated by rules

made by the Governor of the State.
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284. Custody of suitors’ deposits and other moneys received by

public servants and courts:– All moneys received by or deposited with–
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(a) any officer employed in connection with the affairs of the Union
or of a State in his capacity as such, other than revenues or public
moneys raised or received by the Government of India or the
Government of the State, as the case may be, or
(b) any court within the territory of India to the credit of any cause,
matter, account or persons,
shall be paid into the public account of India or the public account of State,
as the case may be.
285. Exemption of property of the Union from State taxation:–
(1) The property of the Union shall, save in so far as Parliament may by
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law otherwise provide, be exempt from all taxes imposed by a State or
by any authority within a State.
(2) Nothing in clause (1) shall, until Parliament by law otherwise
provides, prevent any authority within a State from levying any tax on any
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property of the Union to which such property was immediately before the
commencement of this Constitution liable or treated as liable, so long as
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that tax continues to be levied in that State.
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Caselaw
Municipalities cannot impose tax on the union property in the garb of service
or
charges. 2004 AIR SCW 466.
Exemption here is limited to direct taxes on property alone. Sales tax can
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be levied. 2004 AIR SCW 4665.
Food Corporation is not exempt from property tax or other taxes by the
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State Government. Food Corporation of India v. The Sub-Collector, Narsapur

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Properties of Port Trust are not exempt from municipal tax. Board of
Trustees for the Visakhapatnam Port Trust, etc. v. State of Andhra Pradesh
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286. Restrictions as to imposition of tax on the sale or purchase

of goods:– (1) No law of a State shall impose, or authorise the imposition
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of, a tax on the sale or purchase of goods where such sale or purchase
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takes place–
(a) outside the State; or
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(b) in the course of the import of the goods into, or export of the
goods out of, the territory of India.
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1. Explanation omitted by the Constitution (Sixth Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec. 4.
[(2) Parliament may by law formulate principles for determining when

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a sale or purchase of goods takes place in any of the ways mentioned in

clause (1).
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[(3) Any law of a State shall, in so for as it imposes, or authorises
the imposition of,–
(a) a tax on the sale or purchase of goods declared by Parliament
by law to be of special importance in inter-State trade or commerce;
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or
(b) a tax on the sale or purchase of goods, being a tax of the nature
referred to in sub-clause (b), sub-clause (c) or sub-clause (d) of
clause (29A) of Article 366,
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be subject to such restrictions and conditions in regard to the system of
levy, rates and other incidents of the tax as Parliament may by law specify.]]
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Caselaw
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Contract is likely to be awarded is no acceptance. AIR 2009 SC 405.
Where State is prohibited to impose any tax, it cannot make any provision
which enables the deduction of such tax-at-source. AIR 2000 SC 946.
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Transfer of right to use goods is sale. AIR 2000 SC 2436.
A sale of goods is deemed to take place in the course of imports (1)
if such sale takes place after the goods cross the customs barrier of the foreign
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country and (2) before they cross the customs barrier of India. It also includes
the transaction which occasion the movement of goods in the foreign country
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for import into India. All transactions between these two occasions resulting in
transfer of ownership of goods are treated as sale of goods in the course of
import. J.V. Gokul and Co. (P) Ltd. v. Asst. Collector of Sales Tax (Inspection),
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AIR 1960 SC 595 = 1960 (2) SCR 852 = 1960 SCJ 671.
287. Exemption from taxes on electricity:– Save in so far as
Parliament may by law otherwise provide, no law of a State shall impose,
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or authorise the imposition of, a tax on the consumption or sale of electricity

(whether produced by a Government or other persons) which is–
(a) consumed by the Government of India, or sold to the Government
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of India for consumption by that Government; or

(b) consumed in the construction, maintenance or operation of any
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railway by the Government of India or a railway company operating

that railway, or sold to that Government or any such railway
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company for consumption in the construction, maintenance or

operation of any railway,
and any such law imposing, or authorising the imposition of, a tax on the
sale of electricity shall secure that the price of electricity sold to the Government
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Sixth Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec. 4.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1982, Sec. 3.
of India for consumption by that Government, or to any such railway company

as aforesaid for consumption in the construction, maintenance or operation
of any railway, shall be less by the amount of the tax than the price charged
to other consumers of a substantial quantity of electricity.
288. Exemption from taxation by States in respect of water or
electricity in certain cases:– (1) Save in so far as the President may by
order otherwise provide, no law of a State in force immediately before the
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commencement of this Constitution shall impose, or authorise the imposition
of, a tax in respect of any water or electricity stored, generated, consumed,
distributed or sold by any authority established by any existing law or any
law made by Parliament for regulating or developing any inter-State river
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or river-valley.
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Explanation:– The expression “law of a State in force” in this clause
shall include a law of a State passed or made before the commencement
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of this Constitution and not previously repealed, notwithstanding that it or
parts of it may not be then in operation either at all or in particular areas.
or
(2) The Legislature of a State may by law impose, or authorise the
imposition of, any such tax as is mentioned in clause (1), but no such law
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shall have any effect unless it has, after having been reserved for the
consideration of the President, received his assent; and if any such law
provides for the fixation of the rates and other incidents of such tax by means
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of rules or orders to be made under the law by any authority, the law shall
provide for the previous consent of the President being obtained to the making
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of any such rule or order.

289. Exemption of property and income of a State from Union
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taxation:– (1) The property and income of a State shall be exempt from
Union taxation.
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(2) Nothing in clause (1) shall prevent the Union from imposing, or
authorising the imposition of, any tax to such extent, if any, as Parliament
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may by law provide in respect of a trade or business of any kind carried

on by, or on behalf of, the Government of a State, or any operations
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connected therewith, or any property used or occupied for the purposes

of such trade or business, or any income accruing or arising in connection
therewith.
(3) Nothing in clause (2) shall apply to any trade or business, or to
any class of trade or business, which Parliament may by law declare to be
incidental to the ordinary functions of Government.
290. Adjustment in respect of certain expenses and pensions:–

Where under the provisions of this Constitution the expenses of any court
or Commission, or the pension payable to or in respect of a person who
has served before the commencement of this Constitution under the Crown
in India or after such commencement in connection with the affairs of the
Union or of a State, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India or
the Consolidated Fund of a State, then, if–
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(a) in the case of a charge on the Consolidated Fund of India, the
court or Commission serves any of the separate needs of a State,
or the person has served wholly or in part in connection with the
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affairs of a State; or
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(b) in the case of a charge on the Consolidated Fund of a State, the
court or Commission serves any of the separate needs of the Union
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or another State, or the person has served wholly or in part in
connection with the affairs of the Union or another State,
or
there shall be charged on and paid out of the Consolidated Fund of the
State or, as the case may be, the Consolidated Fund of India or the
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Consolidated Fund of the other State, such contribution in respect of the
expenses or pension as may be agreed, or as may in default of agreement
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be determined by an arbitrator to be appointed by the Chief Justice of India.

[290A. Annual payment to certain Devaswom Funds:– A sum of
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forty-six lakhs and fifty thousand rupees shall be charged on, and paid out
of, the Consolidated Fund of the State of Kerala every year to the Travancore
Devaswom Fund; and a sum of thirteen lakhs and fifty thousand rupees shall
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be charged on, and paid out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of 2[Tamil
Nadu] every year to the Devaswom Fund established in that State for the
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maintenance of Hindu temples and shrines in the territories transferred to

that State on the 1st day of November, 1956, from the State of Travancore-
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Cochin].
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291. [Privy purse sums of Rulers]:– Repealed by the Constitution

(Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 197l, Section 2.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 19.

2. Subs. for “Madras” by the Madras State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1968 (53 of 1968)
Section 4, w.e.f. 14-1-1969.
Comments
Articles 264 to 291:-- The Union and State Governments maintain three
accounts: (1) consolidated fund of the Union/State; (2) the public accounts of
the Union/State ; and (3) the contingency accounts of the Union/State. All the
amounts received as revenue taxes collected are deposited into the consolidated
fund of India and all other moneys received by the Union or the State as the
case may be shall be deposited in the public account of the Union/State. The
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contingency fund is the account into which the funds from the consolidated
funds are transferred. While amounts in the consolidated fund of India and the
public account are spent in accordance with the sanctions provided in the budget,
the amounts of the contingency fund are spent by the orders of the Governor
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to meet the expenses arising out of unprovided contingencies unexpected expenditure
or the excess expenditure pending sanction of the Parliament. Supplementary and
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additional grants may be sanctioned by the Parliament.
There are four methods by which the revenues received are apportioned.
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Firstly stamp duties and duties on the toilet and medical preparations are levied
in the name of the Union and collected by the State. The amount received are
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appropriated by the respective States. The second method is levy and collection
of service tax. This tax is collected by the Union as well as by the State and
is appropriated to the Union and the States in accordance with the principle laid
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down by the Parliament. The third method is levy and collection of tax on the
inter-State sale and purchase of goods and on consignment sales. Here the tax
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collected by the Union is assigned to the State in which the tax is collected.
The fourth method is related to all taxes levied and collected by the Union in
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exercise of its power to levy tax and they shall be appropriated among the States
in accordance with orders of the President issued following the recommendations
of the Finance Commission.
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It may be noted here that surcharges and cesses over and above the tax
are levied for the purposes of the Union and such amounts are not divisible
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between the State and the Union. In addition the Union Government is competent
to make special grants to such of those States which might lose their revenue
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by reason of levy of import and export duties on goods which have special
importance to States. The States of Assam, Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal receive
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grants in lieu of the export duty on jute. Further the Union Government makes
specific grants to certain States which may incur additional expenditure while
executing projects of national importance. There are also special grants called
grants-in-aid. The Parliament may sanction to such of the State which need
assistance depending on their need. All these grants are made out of the
consolidated fund of India.
There are a few general provisions in this chapter on finance. The first
one is that there is no tax without there being a law. It means there shall be
a law defining the tax and its incidence. Such law should lay down the procedure
to make assessment. Unless the tax is duly levied against a person liable to pay
the tax, the liability to pay tax does not arise. The law should lay down the
rules to be observed for recovery of the tax. Tax collected without authority
of law and without observing the provisions of assessment and collection is liable
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to be refunded. The amount of tax paid whether it is in full settlement of the
demand or for part satisfaction or in protest shall be received and acknowledged.
All the monies received otherwise shall be accounted as received under public
account. The second rule is all deposits made with the Government including
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Court deposits shall be kept in the public account. The third rule is that all
the properties of the Union are exempt from State taxation. The electricity
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generated and water bodies created by the Union in relation to inter-State rivers
and development of inter-State river basins shall not be taxed by the State. The
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fourth rule is that the State Government is not competent to impose any tax
on inter-State sale and purchase of goods.
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In secular State no Government can make financial provision for maintenance
of any religious institution. But poignant situation arose when the Cochin Princely
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State was merged into Indian Union. Here some properties, the income from
which was being used for purpose of Guruvayur temple came to Travancore
State and some properties have come to Tamil Nadu State. It was in this context
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the Constitution by Article 290-A has come to provide that an amount of

Rs.46,50,0000/- shall be paid out of the consolidated fund of Kerala and a sum
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of Rs.13,50,000/- shall be paid out of the consolidated fund of Tamil Nadu every
year to Devaswom Fund established by the State of Kerala towards maintenance
of the Hindu Temple.
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CHAPTER II – BORROWING
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292. Borrowing by the Government of India:– The executive power

of the Union extends to borrowing upon the security of the Consolidated
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Fund of India within such limits, if any, as may from time to time be fixed
by Parliament by law and to the giving of guarantees within such limits, if
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any, as may be so fixed.

293. Borrowing by States:– (1) Subject to the provisions of this article,
the executive power of a State extends to borrowing within the territory of
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Fortieth Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 27-5-1976.
India upon the security of the Consolidated Fund of the State within such
limits, if any, as may from time to time be fixed by the Legislature of such
State by law and to the giving of guarantees within such limits, if any, as
may be so fixed.
(2) The Government of India may, subject to such conditions as may
be laid down by or under any law made by Parliament, make loans to any
State or, so long as any limits fixed under Article 292 are not exceeded,
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give guarantees in respect of loans raised by any State, and any sums required
for the purpose of making such loans shall be charged on the Consolidated
Fund of India.
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(3) A State may not without the consent of the Government of India
raise any loan if there is still outstanding any part of a loan which has been
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made to the State by the Government of India or by its predecessor
Government, or in respect of which a guarantee has been given by the
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Government of India or by its predecessor Government.
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(4) A consent under clause (3) may be granted subject to such
conditions, if any, as the Government of India may think fit to impose.
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Comments
Articles 292 and 293:-- The Government of India and the Government
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of State are invested with power to borrow funds from the public on the security
of their assets or guarantees furnished. While the Government of India can borrow
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from foreign agencies, the State Government can borrow except through the
Government of India. For the borrowing of the State it is open to the Government
of India to furnish guarantee but the Government of India will not furnish
additional guarantees for additional State loans unless the State Governments clear
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the earlier loans for which the Government of India furnished guarantee.
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CHAPTER III – PROPERTY, CONTRACTS, RIGHTS, LIABILITIES,

OBLIGATIONS AND SUITS
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294. Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations

in certain cases:– As from the commencement of this Constitution–
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(a) all property and assets which immediately before such commencement
were vested in His Majesty for the purposes of the Government
of the Dominion of India and all property and assets which immediately
before such commencement were vested in His Majesty for the
purposes of the Government of each Governor’s Province shall vest
respectively in the Union and the corresponding State, and
(b) all rights, liabilities and obligations of the Government of the Dominion
of India and of the Government of each Governor’s Province,
whether arising out of any contract or otherwise, shall be the rights,
liabilities and obligations respectively of the Government of India
and the Government of each corresponding State,
subject to any adjustment made or to be made by reason of the creation
before the commencement of this Constitution of the Dominion of Pakistan
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or of the Provinces of West Bengal, East Bengal, West Punjab and East
Punjab.
295. Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations
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in other cases:– (1) As from the commencement of this Constitution–
(a) all property and assets which immediately before such commencement
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were vested in any Indian State corresponding to a State specified
in Part B of the First Schedule shall vest in the Union, if the purposes
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for which such property and assets were held immediately before
such commencement will thereafter be purposes of the Union
or
relating to any of the matters enumerated in the Union List, and
(b) all rights, liabilities and obligations of the Government of any Indian
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State corresponding to a State specified in Part B of the First
Schedule, whether arising out of any contract or otherwise, shall
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be the rights, liabilities and obligations of the Government of India,

if the purposes for which such rights were acquired or liabilities
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or obligations were incurred before such commencement will thereafter

be purposes of the Government of India relating to any of the
matters enumerated in the Union List,
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subject to any agreement entered into in that behalf by the Government of

India with the Government of that State.
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(2) Subject as aforesaid, the Government of each State specified in

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Part B of the First Schedule shall, as from the commencement of this

Constitution, be the successor of the Government of the corresponding Indian
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State as regards all property and assets and all rights, liabilities and obligations,
whether arising out of any contract or otherwise, other than those referred
to in clause (1).
296. Property accruing by escheat or lapse or as bona vacantia:–
Subject as hereinafter provided, any property in the territory of India which,
if this Constitution had not come into operation, would have accrued to His
Majesty or, as the case may be, to the Ruler of an Indian State by escheat
or lapse, or as bona vacantia for want of a rightful owner, shall, if it is
property situate in a State, vest in such State, and shall, in any other case,
vest in the Union:
Provided that any property which at the date when it would have so
accrued to His Majesty or to the Ruler of an Indian State was in the
possession or under the control of the Government of India or the Government
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of a State shall, according as the purposes for which it was then used or
held were purposes of the Union or of a State, vest in the Union or in
that State.
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Explanation:– In this Article, the expressions “Ruler” and “Indian State”
have the same meanings as in Article 363.
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Caselaw
Principle of escheat is not new. It is a part of jurisprudence. Sheo Nand
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and others v. Deputy Director of Consolidation, Allahabad and others, AIR 2000
SC 1141.
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[297. Things of value within territorial waters or continental shelf
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and resources of the exclusive economic zone to vest in the Union:–

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(1) All lands, minerals and other things of value underlying the ocean within
the territorial waters, or the continental shelf, or the exclusive economic zone,
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of India shall vest in the Union and be held for the purposes of the Union.
(2) All other resources of the exclusive economic zone of India shall
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also vest in the Union and be held for the purposes of the Union.
(3) The limits of the territorial waters, the continental shelf, the exclusive
economic zone, and other maritime zones, of India shall be such as may
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be specified, from time to time, by or under any law made by Parliament.]

[298. Power to carry on trade, etc.:– The executive power of the
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Union and of each State shall extend to the carrying on of any trade or
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business and to the acquisition, holding and disposal of property and the
making of contracts for any purpose:
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Provided that–
(a) the said executive power of the Union shall, in so far as such trade
or business or such purpose is not one with respect to which
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Fortieth Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 27-5-1976.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec. 20.
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Parliament may make laws, be subject in each State to legislation

by the State; and
(b) the said executive power of each State shall, in so far as such
trade or business or such purpose is not one with respect to which
the State Legislature may make laws, be subject to legislation by
Parliament.]
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Caselaw
Scope of authority under Art. 298 is wider than Art. 301. Business includes
trade and commerce. M/s. B.R. Enterprises v. State of U.P. and others, AIR
1999 SC 1867.
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299. Contracts:– (1) All contracts made in the exercise of the executive
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power of the Union or of a State shall be expressed to be made by the
President, or by the Governor of the State, as the case may be, and all
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such contracts and all assurances of property made in the exercise of that
power shall be executed on behalf of the President or the Governor by such
or
persons and in such manner as he may direct or authorise.
(2) Neither the President nor the Governor shall be personally liable
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in respect of any contract or assurance made or executed for the purposes
of this Constitution, or for the purposes of any enactment relating to the
Government of India heretofore in force, nor shall any person making or
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executing any such contract or assurance on behalf of any of them be

personally liable in respect thereof.
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Caselaw
Contract cannot be rescinded just because of the rise in prices in international

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market. Noble Resources Ltd. v. State of Orissa & Anr., AIR 2007 SC 119.
Bids – The opening of which once postponed can be opened only after
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due notice. Kapsch Metro JV v. U.O.I. and Anr., AIR 2007 (NOC) 1950 (Del.).
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When the Government increases minimum wages, the contractor is entitled

to claim the difference. Suryamani Nayak v. Orissa State Housing Board and
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others, AIR 2005 Ori. 26.

300. Suits and proceedings:– (1) The Government of India may sue
or be sued by the name of the Union of India and the Government of a
State may sue or be sued by the name of the State and may, subject to
any provisions which may be made by Act of Parliament or of the Legislature
of such State enacted by virtue of powers conferred by this Constitution,
sue or be sued in relation to their respective affairs in the like cases as

the Dominion of India and the corresponding Provinces or the corresponding
Indian States might have sued or been sued if this Constitution had not been
enacted.
(2) If at the commencement of this Constitution–
(a) any legal proceedings are pending to which the Dominion of India
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is a party, the Union of India shall be deemed to be substituted
for the Dominion in those proceedings; and
(b) any legal proceedings are pending to which a Province or an Indian
State is a party, the corresponding State shall be deemed to be
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substituted for the Province or the Indian State in those proceedings.
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Comments
Articles 294 to 300:-- After the transfer of power on August 15, 1947
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all the properties vested in the British Crown had come to be vested with the
Union Government and the State Governments. There had been a long standing
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controversy whether the sovereign was the owner of the land or the people
who cultivate the land are owners. According to the Roman Law and Mohammedan
jurisprudence all the lands within the domain of the sovereign belong to sovereign
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and that the holders of the land were only granted such rights as the sovereign
desired. But under the Hindu jurisprudence the finders and occupiers and the
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cultivators are the owners of the land. This controversy has given rise to the
concept of cultivator owning the ownership rights and the cultivator owning
merely the occupancy rights. That is why during the British regime the ryot
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was said to own a permanent rights of occupancy only and the Government
had a superior domain over the land whereby it can acquire the lands with,
if the Government so chooses or without compensation at the discretion of the
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Government. This controversy has come to an end by the Government making

appropriate revenue laws conferring on the ryots the ownership and issue
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passbooks which are equivalent to title deeds. In this context it may be mentioned
wherever there is no owner of any property, movable or immovable, it vests
with the Government. The law made in this regard provides elaborate enquiry
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to trace the owners and it is only after the expiry of thirty years vesting of
the property with the Government becomes absolute.
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All the properties situated within the territorial waters, continental shelf and
exclusive economic zone are declared by the Constitution as the property of
the Union. These areas being located beyond the sea belt, the State Governments
have no proprietary right in those properties.
It is within the executive power of the Government to carry on trade and
also it is within the scope of the executive power of the Union and State
Governments to enter into contract. They have also a right to sue and be sued
in their name. It is wrong to sue the State or the Union without describing
the Union as represented by its Secretary and the State as represented by the
Secretary. Any suit described otherwise is liable to be dismissed. Where by reason
of any change in the law any other person or authority is substituted in the
place of the Government, there is no need to add such other party as the plaintiff
or the defendant in addition to the Government. The cause title only must be
amended by an application made in this behalf. However if the cause of action
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for filing any suit against the Government is deemed to have arisen against the
succeeding authority or person, the suit must be filed within the period of limitation
against the succeeding authority. The suit filed within the limitation against the
Government wrongly and subsequent correction of the name by a correct party
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will not save limitation. Therefore it is advisable in all such cases where transfer
of interest occurs the suit should be filed by the succeeding party in the first
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instance within time instead of claiming that since the suit originally filed even
though wrongly, is within time, it should be treated as not barred by time.
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Similarly when a suit which should have been filed by the Government
only notwithstanding the change in law is filed by the authority or the person
or
succeeding will be treated as time barred if the Government as a necessary party
is brought on record after the period of limitation expires.
The contract with the Government shall be expressly executed by the
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President in his name and it must be so stated and signed by the person duly
authorised. That being a mandatory term any contract otherwise made will not
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bind the Government. When the contract is expressed as signed on behalf of

the Government it is not open to anybody to question whether it was or was
not with the consent of the President. Even though the Government is not bound
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to carry out the terms of the contract which was made contrary to the above
position, it is yet bound to return the advantage the Government has received
under the contract. The Government is also bound to all tortious actions of its
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employees if such acts are done in the course of their employment and when
such acts are in excess of their authority.
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Caselaw
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Doctrine of sovereign immunity does not apply to the acts committed by

officers during their office. The State of Madhya Pradesh and another v. Smt.
Shantibai and another, AIR 2005 MP 66.
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Writ petition by department of one State Government and against another

is improper. 2003 AIR SCW 1251.
Allotment of petrol outlets by the Minister is not a sovereign act. Common
Cause, a Registered Society v. Union of India and others, AIR 1999 SC 2979.
Art. 300A Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits 229
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[CHAPTER-IV – RIGHT TO PROPERTY
300A. Persons not to be deprived of property save by authority

of law:– No person shall be deprived of his property save by authority
of law.]
Comments
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Article 300A:-- This Article is a declaratory Article. The subject-matter
of this Article originally formed part of the Chapter on Fundamental Rights. On
account of several contentions which arose as a consequence of the right to
property being a fundamental (such as that the property or right to property
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can be acquired without paying compensation or with compensation which is
adequate or not illusory etc.) it was repealed but it was reintroduced in a different
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form in Article 300-A. This Article states that no person shall be deprived of
his property without authority of law. It means the law which provides for
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acquisition of properties by the State shall necessarily make a provision for
compensation as well as resettlement wherever necessary. While providing for
or
compensation the law may state the principles on which compensation may be
calculated or fix compensation which may be in a specified sum taking into
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consideration the entire purpose and intendment of the legislation. The present
Article 300-A has to be read in the context of Article 31-A which gives an
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indication that the compensation payable may be different if the purposes differ.
When a land acquired happens to be the excess land over the ceiling limit
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compensation payable is different from the compensation payable for acquiring

the land within the ceiling limits. Reference may also be made to the State
acquiring the property for an industry. In such case it is mandatory for the
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Government to pay the market value for the land acquired and similarly when
the land is acquired happens to be the land belonging to religious endowment,
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the compensation payable shall be the market value irrespective of whether such
land is within the ceiling limit or beyond ceiling limit.
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Caselaw
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Non-payment of compensation for land acquired calls for imposition of

heavy costs. State of U.P. and others v. Manohar, AIR 2005 SC 488.
PART XIII
TRADE, COMMERCE AND INTERCOURSE WITHIN
THE TERRITORY OF INDIA
301. Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse:– Subject to
the other provisions of this Part, trade, commerce and intercourse throughout
the territory of India shall be free.
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Caselaw
Power to tax under Part 12 is subject to restrictions contained in Part

13. Atiabari Tea Co. Ltd. v. State of Assam, AIR 1961 SC 232.
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302. Power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce
and intercourse:– Parliament may by law impose such restrictions on the
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freedom of trade, commerce or intercourse between one State and another
or within any part of the territory of India as may be required in the public
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interest.
303. Restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of
or
the States with regard to trade and commerce:– (1) Notwithstanding
anything in Article 302, neither Parliament nor the Legislature of a State shall
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have power to make any law giving, or authorising the giving of, any
preference to one State over another, or making, or authorising the making
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of, any discrimination between one State and another, by virtue of any entry
relating to trade and commerce in any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule.
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(2) Nothing in clause (1) shall prevent Parliament from making any law
giving, or authorising the giving of, any preference or making, or authorising
the making of, any discrimination if it is declared by such law that it is
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necessary to do so for the purpose of dealing with a situation arising from

scarcity of goods in any part of the territory of India.
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304. Restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse among

States:– Notwithstanding anything in Article 301 or Article 303, the Legislature
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of a State may by law–

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(a) impose on goods imported from other States 1[or the Union
territories] any tax to which similar goods manufactured or produced
in that State are subject, so, however, as not to discriminate
between goods so imported and goods so manufactured or produced;
and
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec. 29 and Schedule.
Art. 307 Trade, Commerce and intercourse within ..... 231
(b) impose such reasonable restrictions on the freedom of trade,

commerce or intercourse with or within that State as may be
required in the public interest :
Provided that no Bill or amendment for the purposes of clause (b) shall
be introduced or moved in the Legislature of a State without the previous
sanction of the President.
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[305. Saving of existing laws and laws providing for State
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monopolies:– Nothing in Articles 301 and 303 shall affect the provisions
of any existing law except in so far as the President may by order otherwise
direct; and nothing in Article 301 shall affect the operation of any law made
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before the commencement of the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act,
1955, in so far as it relates to, or prevent Parliament or the Legislature
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of a State from making any law relating to, any such matter as is referred
to in sub-clause (ii) of clause (6) of Article 19.]
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306. [Power of certain States in Part B of the First Schedule to
impose restrictions on trade and commerce]:– Repealed by the
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Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule.
307. Appointment of authority for carrying out the purposes of
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Articles 301 to 304:– Parliament may by law appoint such authority as
it considers appropriate for carrying out the purposes of Articles 301, 302,
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303 and 304, and confer on the authority so appointed such powers and
such duties as it thinks necessary.
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Articles 301 to 307:-- Article 301 is a declaratory Article. It states that

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the trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be
free. The word ‘intercourse’ means movement of persons from one State to
another or from one region to other. It enjoins on all the States that they among
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themselves shall not discriminate in any manner the business transactions between
and across the States. For example, if goods are taxed at a particular rate in
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one State, the same shall not be taxed at different rate on the ground that they
are produced or manufactured in a different State. Similarly if the goods
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manufactured out of local produce they shall not be taxed with differential rate
than those produced out of the produce imported from different State. Another
illustration is that if the Government lotteries are permitted in one State, it is
not open to the State to ban the sale of the tickets under the Government lotteries
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1955, Sec. 4, for Article 305.
of the other States. The Government of India however has power to impose
such restrictions on the movement of goods from one State to the other and
from one place to the other within the Indian Union. The Government of India
is authorised to appoint a statutory authority for directing any regulatory inter-
State trade and commerce. No such authority has yet been appointed.
When the question arose as to how value added tax may be implemented
all over India the Government appointed a Committee of all Finance Ministers
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of all the States to recommend measures which may help to administer the single
tax system in different States who are allowed to make laws replacing the then
existing sales tax system in different States.
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Notwithstanding anything contrary in this part it is not open to any authorities
in India to impose any restrictions on the movement of persons from one place
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to the other.
PART-XIV
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SERVICES UNDER THE UNION AND THE STATES
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CHAPTER I – SERVICES
308. Interpretation:– In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,

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the expression “State” 1[does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir].
309. Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving
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the Union or a State:– Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Acts

of the appropriate Legislature may regulate the recruitment, and conditions
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of service of persons appointed, to public services and posts in connection

with the affairs of the Union or of any State:
Provided that it shall be competent for the President or such person
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as he may direct in the case of services and posts in connection with the
affairs of the Union, and for the Governor of a State or such person as
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he may direct in the case of services and posts in connection with the affairs
of the State, to make rules regulating the recruitment, and the conditions
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of service of persons appointed, to such services and posts until provision

in that behalf is made by or under an Act of the appropriate Legislature
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under this Article, and any rules so made shall have effect subject to the
provisions of any such Act.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec. 29 and Sch., for “means
a State specified in part A or part B of the First Schedule”.
Art. 310 Services under the Union and the States 233
Caselaw
For persons engaged under contract service rules are not applicable. Union
Public Service Commission v. Girish Jayanthilal Vaghela and others, AIR 2006
SC 1165.
After accepting resignation the employee cannot be re-employed condoning
the period of absence. Chand Mal Chayal v. State of Rajasthan, AIR 2006 SC
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3340.
When the offer made by employee for voluntary retirement is accepted
after the period prescribed, therefor it becomes complete. Punjab and Sind Bank
& Ors. v. Mohinder Pal Singh & Ors., AIR 2006 SC 533.
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Disciplinary action will not offend Art. 21 of the Constitution. Mathura
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Prasad v. Union of India & Ors., AIR 2007 SC 381.
Transfers of civil servants affected by an executive order is not tenable
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if the same is not supported by any service rules. Tejshree Ghag etc. etc. v.
Prakash Parashuram Patil & Ors. etc., etc., AIR 2007 SC 2141.
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Executive instructions and rules – Rules prevail over executive instructions.
Virender Singh Hooda and others v. State of Haryana and another, AIR 2005
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SC 137.
Reservation for women in place of preference to posts of District Munsiffs
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– Void. 2005 AIR SCW 5388.

Resignation entails forfeiture of service. Hence no pension is payable. 2005
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AIR SCW 5583.

Scientific pool scheme to check brain drain is valid. Council of Scientific
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and Industrial Research and others v. Dr. Ajay Kumar Jain, AIR 2000 SC 2710.
Freedom fighters’ pension – In the absence of jail certificate, certificate
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issued by another freedom fighter is a sufficient proof. Ramniklal B. Shukla

v. Union of India and another, AIR 2000 Guj. 234.
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310. Tenure of office of persons serving the Union or a State:–

(1) Except as expressly provided by this Constitution, every person who
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is a member of a defence service or of a civil service of the Union or of

an all-India service or holds any post connected with defence or any civil
post under the Union holds office during the pleasure of the President, and
every person who is a member of a civil service of a State or holds any
civil post under a State holds office during the pleasure of the Governor
of the State.
(2) Notwithstanding that a person holding a civil post under the Union
or a State holds office during the pleasure of the President or, as the case
may be, of the Governor of the State, any contract under which a person,
not being a member of a defence service or of an all-India service or of
a civil service of the Union or a State, is appointed under this Constitution
to hold such a post may, if the President or the Governor, as the case may
be, deems it necessary in order to secure the services of a person having
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special qualifications, provide for the payment to him of compensation, if
before the expiration of an agreed period that post is abolished or he is,
for reasons not connected with any misconduct on his part, required to vacate
that post.
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311. Dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed
in civil capacities under the Union or a State:– (1) No person who
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is a member of a civil service of the Union or an all-India service or a
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civil service of a State or holds a civil post under the Union or a State
shall be dismissed or removed by an authority subordinate to that by which
he was appointed.
or
[(2) No such person as aforesaid shall be dismissed or removed or
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reduced in rank except after an inquiry in which he has been informed of

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the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard
in respect of those charges 2[xxx] :
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[Provided that where it is proposed after such inquiry, to impose upon

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him any such penalty, such penalty may be imposed on the basis of the
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evidence adduced during such inquiry and it shall not be necessary to give
such person any opportunity of making representation on the penalty proposed:
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Provided further that this clause shall not apply–]

(a) where a person is dismissed or removed or reduced in rank on
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the ground of conduct which has led to his conviction on a criminal

charge; or
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(b) where the authority empowered to dismiss or remove a person

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or to reduce him in rank is satisfied that for some reason, to be

recorded by that authority in writing, it is not reasonably practicable
to hold such inquiry; or
1. Subs. for clauses (2) and (3) by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amndt.) Act, 1963, Sec. 10.
2. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, S. 44, w.e.f. 3.1.1977.
3. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, S. 44, w.e.f. 3.1.1977.
(c) where the President or the Governor, as the case may be, is satisfied
that in the interest of the security of the State it is not expedient
to hold such inquiry.
(3) If, in respect of any such person as aforesaid, a question arises
whether it is reasonably practicable to hold such inquiry as is referred to
in clause (2), the decision thereon of the authority empowered to dismiss
or remove such person or to reduce him in rank shall be final.]
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Caselaw
Teacher assaulting principal amounts to misconduct deserves removal as

punishment. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr. v. Satbir Singh Mahla, AIR
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2008 SC 1612.
Show cause notice served on the last day of the employee’s service is
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a valid notice and service. U.P. State Sugar Corporation Ltd. and another v.
Kamal Swaroop Tandon, AIR 2008 SC 1235.
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Power to impose punishment without enquiry – even where the employee
consents is not always sustainable. State of M.P. v. Hazarilal, AIR 2008 SC
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1300.
Police Officer standing surety for accused amounts to misconduct.
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Commissioner, Police v. Syed Hussain, AIR 2006 SC 1246.
Loss of faith is a good ground for punishing an employee even though
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the infraction seems to be minor. Divisional Controller, N.E.K.R.T.C. v. H.

Amaresh, AIR 2006 SC 2730.
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Where employees overstays leave, giving him six months’ time to join duty
amounts to premium to indiscipline. Govt. of India & Anr. v. George Philip,
AIR 2007 SC 705.
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Termination of service on grounds of producing false caste certificate is

absolute and cannot be condoned on the basis of an undertaking of future good
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conduct. Additional General Manager, Human Resource, BHEL Ltd. v. Suresh

Ramkrishna Burde, AIR 2007 SC 2048.
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Dispensing with enquiry justified. Union of India v. Tulsiram Patel, AIR

1985 SC 1416.
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Departmental enquiry can be stayed till the criminal case is finalised.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and others v. T. Srinivas, AIR 2004 SC 4127
= 2004 AIR SCW 4587.
Guard found to be sleeping is liable to be punished with dismissal. 2002
(8) JT 237.
When the case in departmental proceedings and criminal case are the same,
acquittal in criminal case should result in revoking the order of dismissal made
earlier. Capt. M. Paul Anthony v. Bharat Gold Mines Ltd. and another, AIR
1999 SC 1416.
Judicial officer making an order by erroneously exercising jurisdiction does
not commit misconduct. AIR 2001 SC 2788.
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Adverse entry – Prior opportunity need not be given to the employee. AIR
2000 SC 2150.
312. All-India services:– (1) Notwithstanding anything in 1[Chapter
VI of Part VI or Part XI], if the Council of States has declared by resolution
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supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting
that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament
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may by law provide for the creation of one or more all-India services
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[(including an all-India judicial service)] common to the Union and the States,
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and, subject to the other provisions of this Chapter, regulate the recruitment,
and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to any such service.
or
(2) The services known at the commencement of this Constitution as
the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service shall be
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deemed to be services created by Parliament under this Article.
[(3) The all-India judicial service referred to in clause (1) shall not
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include any post inferior to that of a district judge as defined in Article 236.
(4) The law providing for the creation of the all-India judicial service
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aforesaid may contain such provisions for the amendment of Chapter VI of

Part VI as may be necessary for giving effect to the provisions of that law
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and no such law shall be deemed to be an amendment of this Constitution

for the purposes of Article 368.]
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[312A. Power of Parliament to vary or revoke conditions of

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service of officers of certain services:– (1) Parliament may by law:–

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(a) vary or revoke, whether prospectively or retrospectively, the

conditions of service as respects remuneration, leave and pension
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and the rights as respects disciplinary matters of persons who,
1. Subs. for “Part XI” by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Section
45, w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-eighth Amndt.) Act, 1972, Section 2, w.e.f. 29-8-1972.
Art. 312A Services under the Union and the States 237
having been appointed by the Secretary of State or Secretary of

State in Council to a civil service of the Crown in India before
the commencement of this Constitution, continue on and after the
commencement of the Constitution (Twenty-eighth Amendment)
Act, 1972, to serve under the Government of India or of a State
in any service or post;
(b) vary or revoke, whether prospectively or retrospectively, the
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conditions of sevice as respects pension of persons who, having
been appointed by the Secretary of State or Secretary of State
in Council to a civil service of the Crown in India before the
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commencement of this Constitution, retired or otherwise ceased to
be in service at any time before the commencement of the Constitution
(Twenty-eighth Amendment) Act, 1972:
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Provided that in the case of any such person who is holding or has
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held the office of the Chief Justice or other Judge of the Supreme Court
or a High Court, the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India, the Chairman
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or other member of the Union or a State Public Service Commission or
the Chief Election Commissioner, nothing in sub-clause (a) or sub-clause (b)
shall be construed as empowering Parliament to vary or revoke, after his
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appointment to such post, the conditions of his service to his disadvantage
except in so far as such conditions of service are applicable to him by reason
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of his being a person appointed by the Secretary of State or Secretary of

State in Council to a civil service of the Crown in India.
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(2) Except to the extent provided for by Parliament by law under this
Article, nothing in this Article shall affect the power of any Legislature or
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other authority under any other provision of this Constitution to regulate the
conditions of service of persons referred to in clause (1).
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(3) Neither the Supreme Court nor any other Court shall have jurisdiction
in–
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(a) any dispute arising out of any provision of, or any endorsement
on, any covenant, agreement or other similar instrument which was
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entered into or executed by any person referred to in clause (1),

or arising out of any letter issued to such person, in relation to
his appointment to any civil service of the Crown in India or his
continuance in service under the Government of the Dominion of
India or a Province thereof;
(b) any dispute in respect of any right, liability or obligation under Article
314 as originally enacted.
(4) The provisions of this Article shall have effect notwithstanding
anything in Article 314 as originally enacted or in any other provision of
this Constitution].
313. Transitional provisions:– Until other provision is made in this
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behalf under this Constitution, all the laws in force immediately before the
commencement of this Constitution and applicable to any public service or
any post which continues to exist after the commencement of this Constitution,
as an all-India service or as service or post under the Union or a State
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shall continue in force so far as consistent with the provisions of this
Constitution.
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314. Provision for protection of existing officers of certain services:–
[Rep. by the Constitution (Twenty-eighth Amendment) Act, 1972, S. 3,
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w.e.f. 29-8-1972]. or
Comments
Articles 308 to 314:-- The expression ‘recruitment’ and ‘the conditions

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of service’ cover the entire field of service jurisprudence. In recruitment are
included – Name, descriptions about age, qualifications (educational and physical),
disqualifications, methods of holding examinations and oral interviews, methods
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of selection including reservations and preferences, methods of appointment

(temporary training or apprenticeship, ad hoc or permanent). The expression
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‘conditions of service’ include scales of pay, prospects of promotion, transferability,

deputation, lien, rules of conduct and disciplinary proceedings, promotion and
retirement. Every employee once appointed is entitled to be continued in the job
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till retirement the age which is fixed at the time of employment. Any action
taken against the employee for removal from service is not permissible unless
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the post he holds itself is abolished. Even if there be any retrenchment, removal
of the employee can be effected in accordance with the rule the ‘last come
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first go’. When new posts are created those who were retrenched shall be
reappointed. The doctrine that the servant and employees hold the posts under
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the pleasure of the President or the Governor does not apply in India. The
Constitution itself provided the exceptions. In the case of Judges of the Supreme
Court and High Courts their removal cannot be effected except by impeachment.
In the case of employees under the Union and the States they can be removed
only by adopting a due procedure. The procedure in this regard envisages: (1)
preliminary enquiry; (2) appointment of enquiry officer; (3) submission of a report
by the enquiry officer; (4) service of the report along with the charges framed
to the employee; (5) receipt of reply from the employee both to the charges
as well as the punishment proposed; (6) the full-fledged enquiry involving
examination and cross-examination of witnesses and the final order setting out
the reasons for the proposed punishment. Advocates are however not permitted
during the enquiry. The employee however is permitted to be represented by
any other person or by any co-employee.
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The inclusion of the proposed punishment in the charge-sheet shall not
be interpreted to mean that the punishing authority has already made up his mind.
The enquiry may be dispensed with for the present and postponed in exceptional
circumstances and punishment is imposed straight away. Where appointing
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authority feels that there are circumstances which make it impossible to hold
any enquiry before punishment is imposed and implemented the enquiry may
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be deferred but it is mandatory that the deferred enquiry must be held after
the impossibility of holding enquiry ceased. The contention that the employees
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shall be granted an opportunity at least in such circumstances to make submission
on the quantum of proposed punishment, is negatived by the Courts.
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On the question of holding interviews, for selection of candidates it is
permissible to short-list the candidates based on their performance in the examination
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and the number of candidates require to be interviewed such number may be
upto five times the number of posts proposed to be filled.
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There are a few principles in service jurisprudence which may be noticed

here for convenience. No employee shall be punished by an authority inferior
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to the appointing authority. The employee shall continue to hold a lien on its
post even though he is sent on deputation to some other establishment. In spite
of his working in the other department, he is entitled to be notionally promoted
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from the post on which he had a lien. The deputationist is also entitled to be
promoted in the other establishment in accordance with his seniority in that
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establishment. When the deputationist returns he should be posted in a post which

he would have occupied had he not been sent on deputation. He is however
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not entitled to such post in his parent department which is equivalent to the
promoted post he holds in the other establishment by the time his deputation
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ends. Normally it is a right of the deputationist to retain the lien over his original
post so long as he desires to continue the lien. The Government cannot terminate
the lien arbitrarily without any notice to the deputationist. If any disciplinary action
is required to be taken by the establishment to which he is deputed the case
must be referred to his parent department after holding the necessary preliminary
enquiry.
The punishments which can be awarded to an employee are: (1) removal;

(2) dismissal; (3) suspension for a fixed period; (4) withholding of increments;
(5) withholding of pension; (6) imposing cuts on pension; (7) recovery of losses
out of future salary and pension; (8) censure.
Where any disciplinary proceedings after framing of charges is pending
or where any prosecution against the employee is pending before a Criminal Court,
the question of promoting him to higher post is kept under suspension by adopting
a procedure called sealed cover procedure. Under this procedure the employee
is called for interview before the departmental Selection Committee but the result
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is withheld and kept in secret under sealed cover. If the departmental enquiry
or the prosecution result in awarding punishment to the employee, then there
is no need to open the sealed cover. If the departmental enquiry or prosecution
results in favour of the employee the sealed cover is opened and the employee
is promoted retrospectively as and from the date of the promotion by the
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departmental Selection Committee. Though censure is a punishment, it cannot
be counted adverse for his promotion. However all adverse remarks made in
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the service book shall be communicated to the employee and his explanation
shall be received.
Transfer is no punishment. If it is frequently adopted as a measure of
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punishment or mala fide and when the employee objects the same can be
questioned by him by a complaint to the higher authorities.
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There cannot be an employment under the State which does not provide
opportunities for improvements in the status and improvement in the salary. There
shall be upward grades in time scale. The employee shall be given opportunities
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for getting training and acquiring additional qualifications which help him to be
promoted to the higher post.
Doctrine of pleasure is a concept in Jurisprudence prevalent in Monarchies.
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When Constitution is the law that governs all the activities of the Government,
this concept has become out of date. Indian Constitution does not permit
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arbitrariness nor does it permit discrimination. All acts done under bias are invalid.
Whenever pleasure doctrine is permitted it is qualified and is made subject to
the conditions specified in the Constitution or which may be prescribed by law.
Article 311 is one such law which limits the play of the doctrine of pleasure.
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The other position is that everything the President as the head of the State does
in exercise of the pleasure doctrine is subject to the recommendations and advice
of the Cabinet. This matter was fully discussed in Satyavir Singh v. Union of
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India, AIR 1986 SC 555 = 1985 (4) SCC 252 = 1986 (1) SLR 255.
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS
315. Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States:–
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(1) Subject to the provisions of this Article, there shall be a Public Service
Commission for the Union and a Public Service Commission for each State.
(2) Two or more States may agree that there shall be one Public Service
Commission for that group of States, and if a resolution to that effect is
passed by the House or, where there are two Houses, by each House of
the Legislature of each of those States, Parliament may by law provide for
the appointment of a Joint State Public Service Commission (referred to in
this Chapter as Joint Commission) to serve the needs of those States.
(3) Any such law as aforesaid may contain such incidental and
consequential provisions as may be necessary or desirable for giving effect
to the purposes of the law.
(4) The Public Service Commission for the Union, if requested so to
do by the Governor of a State, may, with the approval of the President,
agree to serve all or any of the needs of the State.
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(5) References in this Constitution to the Union Public Service Commission
or a State Public Service Commission shall, unless the context otherwise
requires, be construed as references to the Commission serving the needs
of the Union or, as the case may be, the State as respects the particular
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matter in question.
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316. Appointment and term of office of members:– (1) The Chairman
and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in
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the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President,
and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State:
or
Provided that as nearly as may be one-half of the members of every
Public Service Commission shall be persons who at the dates of their
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respective appointments have held office for at least ten years either under
the Government of India or under the Government of a State, and in
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computing the said period of ten years any period before the commencement
of this Constitution during which a person has held office under the Crown
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in India or under the Government of an Indian State shall be included.

[(1A) If the office of the Chairman of the Commission becomes vacant
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or if any such Chairman is by reason of absence or for any other reason

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unable to perform the duties of his office, those duties shall, until some person
appointed under clause (1) to the vacant office has entered on the duties
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thereof or, as the case may be, until the Chairman has resumed his duties,
be performed by such one of the other members of the Commission as the
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President, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, and

the Governor of the State in the case of a State Commission, may appoint
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for the purpose.]

(2) A member of a Public Service Commission shall hold office for
a term of six years from the date on which he enters upon his office or
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until he attains, in the case of the Union Commission, the age of sixty-five
years, and in the case of a State Commission or a Joint Commission, the
age of 1[sixty-two years], whichever is earlier:
Provided that–
(a) a member of a Public Service Commission may, by writing under
his hand addressed, in the case of the Union Commission or a
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Joint Commission, to the President, and in the case of a State
Commission, to the Governor of the State, resign his office;
(b) a member of a Public Service Commission may be removed from
his office in the manner provided in clause (1) or clause (3) of
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Article 317.
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(3) A person who holds office as a member of a Public Service
Commission shall, on the expiration of his term of office, be ineligible for
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re-appointment to that office.
317. Removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service
or
Commission:– (1) Subject to the provisions of Clause (3), the Chairman
or any other member of a Public Service Commission shall only be removed
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from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour
after the Supreme Court, on reference being made to it by the President,
has, on inquiry held in accordance with the procedure prescribed in that
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behalf under Article 145, reported that the Chairman or such other member,
as the case may be, ought on any such ground to be removed.
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(2) The President, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint

Commission, and the Governor in the case of a State Commission, may
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suspend from office the Chairman or any other member of the Commission
in respect of whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court under
Clause (1) until the President has passed orders on receipt of the report
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of the Supreme Court on such reference.

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(3) Notwithstanding anything in Clause (1), the President may by order

remove from office the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service
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Commission if the Chairman or such other member, as the case may be,–
(a) is adjudged an insolvent; or
(b) engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside
the duties of his office; or
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-first Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 2, for “sixty years”.
(c) is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by

reason of infirmity of mind or body.
(4) If the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission
is or becomes in any way concerned or interested in any contract or
agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or the Government
of a State or participates in any way in the profit thereof or in any benefit
or emolument arising therefrom otherwise than as a member and in common
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with the other members of an incorporated company, he shall, for the
purposes of Clause (1), be deemed to be guilty of misbehaviour.
Caselaw
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Removal of member of Public Service Commission – Reference to Supreme
Court. In Re: Smt. Sayalee Sanjeev Jain, AIR 2005 SC 4419 = 2005 AIR SCW
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5334.
Action taken against removal for misbehaviour becomes futile on the expiry
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of the tenure of the incumbent. 2003 AIR SCW 213.
318. Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of
or
members and staff of the Commission:– In the case of the Union
Commission or a Joint Commission, the President and, in the case of a State
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Commission, the Governor of the State may by regulations–
(a) determine the number of members of the Commission and their
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conditions of service; and

(b) make provision with respect to the number of members of the staff
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of the Commission and their conditions of service:

Provided that the conditions of service of a member of a Public Service
Commission shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
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319. Prohibition as to the holding of offices by members of

Commission on ceasing to be such members:– On ceasing to hold office–
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(a) the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission shall be

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ineligible for further employment either under the Government of

India or under the Government of a State;
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(b) the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission shall be eligible

for appointment as the Chairman or any other member of the Union
Public Service Commission or as the Chairman of any other State
Public Service Commission, but not for any other employment either
under the Government of India or under the Government of a State;
(c) a member other than the Chairman of the Union Public Service
Commission shall be eligible for appointment as the Chairman of
the Union Public Service Commission or as the Chairman of a State
Public Service Commission, but not for any other employment either
under the Government of India or under the Government of a State;
(d) a member other than the Chairman of a State Public Service
Commission shall be eligible for appointment as the Chairman or
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any other member of the Union Public Service Commission or as
the Chairman of that or any other State Public Service Commission,
but not for any other employment either under the Government of
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India or under the Government of a State.
320. Functions of Public Service Commissions:– (1) It shall be the
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duty of the Union and the State Public Service Commissions to conduct
examinations for appointments to the services of the Union and the services
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of the State respectively.
(2) It shall also be the duty of the Union Public Service Commission,
or
if requested by any two or more States so to do, to assist those States
in framing and operating schemes of joint recruitment for any services for
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which candidates possessing special qualifications are required.
(3) The Union Public Service Commission or the State Public Service
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Commission, as the case may be, shall be consulted–

(a) on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services
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and for civil posts;

(b) on the principles to be followed in making appointments to civil
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services and posts and in making promotions and transfers from

one service to another and on the suitability of candidates for such
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appointments, promotions or transfers;

(c) on all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the
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Government of India or the Government of a State in a civil

capacity, including memorials or petitions relating to such matters;
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(d) on any claim by or in respect of a person who is serving or has

served under the Government of India or the Government of a
State or under the Crown in India or under the Government of
an Indian State, in a civil capacity, that any costs incurred by him
in defending legal proceedings instituted against him in respect of
acts done or purporting to be done in the execution of his duty

should be paid out of the Consolidated Fund of India, or, as the
case may be, out of the Consolidated Fund of the State;
(e) on any claim for the award of a pension in respect of injuries
sustained by a person while serving under the Government of India
or the Government of a State or under the Crown in India or under
the Government of an Indian State, in a civil capacity, and any
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question as to the amount of any such award,
and it shall be the duty of a Public Service Commission to advise on any
matter so referred to them and on any other matter which the President,
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or, as the case may be, the Governor of the State, may refer to them:
Provided that the President as respects the all-India services and also
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as respects other services and posts in connection with the affairs of the
Union, and the Governor, as respects other services and posts in connection
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with the affairs of a State, may make regulations specifying the matters in
which either generally, or in any particular class of case or in any particular
or
circumstances, it shall not be necessary for a Public Service Commission
to be consulted.
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(4) Nothing in Clause (3) shall require a Public Service Commission
to be consulted as respects the manner in which any provision referred to
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in Clause (4) of Article 16 may be made or as respects the manner in which

effect may be given to the provisions of Article 335.
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(5) All regulations made under the proviso to Clause (3) by the President
or the Governor of a State shall be laid for not less than fourteen days
before each House of Parliament or the House or each House of the
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Legislature of the State, as the case may be, as soon as possible after they
are made, and shall be subject to such modifications, whether by way of
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repeal or amendment, as both Houses of Parliament or the House or both

Houses of the Legislature of the State may make during the session in which
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they are so laid.

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Caselaw
Adoption of scaling system in examinations is valid. 2003 AIR SCW 5844.

Vacancies arising after publication of select list can be filled by waiting
list personnel. Secretary, Finance and Planning Department and others v. Salada
S. Rao and another, AIR 1999 SC 1709.
321. Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions:–

An Act made by Parliament or, as the case may be, the Legislature of a
State may provide for the exercise of additional functions by the Union Public
Service Commission or the State Public Service Commission as respects the
services of the Union or the State and also as respects the services of any
local authority or other body corporate constituted by law or of any public
institution.
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322. Expenses of Public Service Commissions:– The expenses of
the Union or a State Public Service Commission, including any salaries,
allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of the members or staff
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of the Commission, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India or,
as the case may be, the Consolidated Fund of the State.
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323. Reports of Public Service Commissions:– (1) It shall be the
duty of the Union Commission to present annually to the President a report
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as to the work done by the Commission and on receipt of such report the
President shall cause a copy thereof together with a memorandum explaining,
or
as respects the cases, if any, where the advice of the Commission was not
accepted, the reasons for such non-acceptance to be laid before each House
of Parliament.
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(2) It shall be the duty of a State Commission to present annually to
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the Governor of the State a report as to the work done by the Commission,
and it shall be the duty of a Joint Commission to present annually to the
Governor of each of the States the needs of which are served by the Joint
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Commission a report as to the work done by the Commission in relation

to that State, and in either case the Governor, shall, on receipt of such report,
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cause a copy thereof together with a memorandum explaining, as respects

the cases, if any, where the advice of the Commission was not accepted,
the reasons for such non-acceptance to be laid before the Legislature of
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the State.
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Articles 315 to 323:-- The object of setting up Public Service Commission

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is to select public servants who would help the Government to carry on the
administration successfully. Only such persons who are selected: (1) who have
the attitude to receive what all advices to which he is exposed; (2) who are
found to be dedicated to serve the subject to which he is attached, in other
words he should be all knowing, liberal and might have been educated and trained
in all subjects of human endeavour. For this purpose the Public Service Commission
holds two written examinations and an interview. The first test is called preliminaries
and the second written test is called main. The Public Service Commission may
be consulted for purpose of recruiting public servants for the Union. A Public
Service Commission may be appointed for each State and if so desired by the
States, a common Public Service Commission may be appointed for two or more
States. Union Public Service Commission can also serve the needs of any State
or States if they are so requested. Apart from the above the Parliament has
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power to appoint a joint Public Service Commission for two or more States.
The Chairman and members of Public Service Commission hold office till
they reach the age of 65 years in the case of Union Public Service Commission;
till they reach the age of 62 in case of State Public Service Commission. The
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members of the Public Service Commission are appointed for a fixed period
of six years and after they retire they may be reappointed to the post when
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they have not reached the age of their retirement. There is a special procedure
for removal of the members of the Public Service Commission. It is only when
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the charge of misbehaviour is held proved by the Supreme Court the President
or the Governor may remove the member of the Public Service Commission.
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The only ground on which a member of the Public Service Commission can
be removed is misbehaviour and no other case. The word ‘misbehaviour’ in
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the context means misbehaviour in functioning as Commissioner and such
behaviour which demeans his status. In one case where a member of Public
Service Commission slapped another openly his conduct is held to be a conduct
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below his status and so removed. [Presidential reference, AIR 1983 SC 996].
In addition to the selection of candidates for appointments, the Commission
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has responsibility to tender advice to the Government on the following matters:

(1) methods of recruitment;
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(2) methods of selection, promotion and transfer of employees from one

place to another;
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(3) on all disciplinary matters effecting the person serving under the
Government;
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(4) on all claims raised by the employees for reimbursement of the costs
incurred by them in defending themselves in Court cases filed against
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them;
(5) on claims for pension arising out of any injuries sustained by the
employee during the course of his service;
(6) on any other matter which the President or the Governor may require
the Commission for advice. The Government, however, is not bound
to act by the advice of the Commission and any decision taken by

the Government on any of the above matters without seeking the advice
of the Commission will not render the action of the Government invalid.
The advertisements published by the Commission should and ought to be
followed by the Commission in all respects but if the Government changes any
rule or the Commission alters any terms of the advertisement, the Commission
must cancel the earlier advertisement and issue a fresh advertisement. If any
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person who is qualified for being appointed as per the rules but his eligibility
is not included in the advertisement, the advertisement only prevails. On the
contrary, if any qualification mentioned in the advertisement is subsequently
omitted under the rule, such omission will not render the rights of the candidate
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to be considered as per the original advertisement. [N.T. Vevin Kalti v. Karnataka
Public Service Commission, AIR 1990 SC 1233].
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TRIBUNALS
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323A. Administative Tribunals:– (1) Parliament may, by law, provide
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for the adjudication or trial by Administrative Tribunals of disputes and
complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons
appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the
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Union or of any State or of any local or other authority within the territory
of India or under the control of the Government of India or of any corporation
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owned or controlled by the Government.

(2) A law made under Clause (1) may–
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(a) provide for the establishment of an Administrative Tribunal for the

Union and a separate Administrative Tribunal for each State or
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for two or more States;

(b) specify the jurisdiction, powers (including the power to punish for
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contempt) and authority which may be exercised by each of the

said tribunals;
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(c) provide for the procedure (including provisons as to limitation and

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rules of evidence) to be followed by the said tribunals;

(d) exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts, except the jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court under Article 136, with respect to the disputes or
complaints referred to in Clause (1);
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 46, w.e.f. 3.1.1977.
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(e) provide for the transfer to each such Administrative Tribunal of

any cases pending before any Court or other authority immediately
before the establishment of such tribunal as would have been within
the jurisdiction of such tribunal if the cause of action on which such
suits or proceedings are based had arisen after such establishment;
(f) repeal or amend any order made by the President under Clause
(3) of Article 371D;
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(g) contain such supplemental, incidental and consequential provisions
(including provisions as to fees) as Parliament may deem necessary
for the effective functioning of, and for the speedy disposal of cases
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by, and the enforcement of the orders of, such tribunals.
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anything in any other provision of this Constitution or in any other law for
the time being in force.
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Caselaw
Disputes about the conditions of service of Public Prosecutors can be

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entertained by the Service Tribunal. 2004 AIR SCW 488.
Creation of judicial authorities under the Consumer Protection Act is valid
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without any suitable amendment to the Constitution. 2003 AIR SCW 558.
Tribunal cannot be constituted for any purpose other than for purposes
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under Art. 323-A and 323-B, Sch. VII, List III, Entry 11-A. The word “Court”
does not include Tribunal. AIR 2001 Ker. 176.
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323B. Tribunals for other matters:– (1) The appropriate Legislature

may, by law, provide for the adjudication or trial by Tribunals of any disputes,
complaints, or offences with respect to all or any of the matters specified
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in Clause (2) with respect to which such Legislature has power to make
laws.
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(2) The matters referred to in Clause (1) are the following, namely:–
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(a) levy, assessment, collection and enforcement of any tax;

(b) foreign exchange, import and export across customs frontiers;
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(c) industrial and labour disputes;

(d) land reforms by way of acquisition by the State of any estate as
defined in Article 31A or of any rights therein or the extinguishment
or modification of any such rights or by way of ceiling on agricultural
land or in any other way;
(e) ceiling on urban property;

(f) elections to either House of Parliament or the House or either House
of the Legislature of a State, but excluding the matters referred
to in Article 329 and Article 329A ;
(g) production, procurement, supply and distribution of foodstuffs
(including edible oilseeds and oils) and such other goods as the
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President may, by public notification, declare to be essential goods
for the purpose of this Article and control of prices of such goods;
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[(h) rent, its regulation and control and tenancy issues including the right,
title and interest of landlords and tenants;]
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[(i)] offences against laws with respect to any of the matters specified
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in sub-clauses (a) to (h) and fees in respect of any of those matters;
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[(j)] any matter incidental to any of the matters specified in sub-clauses
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(a) to 3[(i)].
(3) A law made under Clause (1) may–
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(a) provide for the establishment of a hierarchy of Tribunals;
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(b) specify the jurisdiction, powers (including the power to punish for
contempt) and authority which may be exercised by each of the
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said Tribunals;
(c) provide for the procedure (including provisions as to limitation and
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Rules of evidence) to be followed by the said Tribunals;

(d) exclude the jurisdiction of all Courts, except the jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court under Article 136 with respect to all or any of
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the matters falling within the jurisdiction of the said Tribunals;

(e) provide for the transfer to each such Tribunal of any cases pending
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before any Court or any other authority immediately before the

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establishment of such Tribunal as would have been within the

jurisdiction of such Tribunal if the causes of action on which such
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suits or proceedings are based had arisen after such establishment;
1. Ins. by the Constitution (75th Amndt.) Act, 1993, Section 2, w.e.f. 15-5-1994.
2. Sub-clause (h) and (i) relettered as sub-clauses (i) and (j) by the Constitution (Seventy-
fifth Amendment) Act, 1993, Section 2, w.e.f. 15-5-1994.
3. Subs. by the Constitution (75th Amndt.) Act, 1993, Section 2, for “(g)”,
w.e.f. 15-5-1994.
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(f) contain such supplemental, incidental and consequential provi-sions

(including provisions as to fees) as the appropriate Legislature may
deem necessary for the effective functioning of, and for the speedy
disposal of cases by, and the enforcement of the orders of, such
Tribunals.
anything in any other provision of this Constitution or in any other law for
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the time being in force.
Explanation:– In this Article “appropriate Legislature”, in relation to
any matter, means Parliament or, as the case may be, a State Legislature
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competent to make laws with respect to such matter in accordance with
the provisions of Part XI.]
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Comments
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Articles 323-A and 323-B:-- A view of the phenomenal rise in the pendency
of cases in the Court and also in view of the non-availability of the Judges
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and also in view of the Government being dragged to Court in all service matters
it is felt that separate Tribunals may be constituted to all cases of grievances
to the Government employee. The difference between the trial before the Tribunal
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and the trial before the Court is very wide. While the Courts follow the detailed
procedure, the Tribunals follow a summary procedure. The Court and the Tribunal
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are required to follow the principles of natural justice. Therefore while the Court
follows scrupulously every step in the trial of suits, the Tribunal is required
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to follow the principles of natural justice only. The latter are therefore required
to adopt such procedure as would satisfy the requirements of natural justice.
In order to supplement this power with the power to enforce attendance of
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witnesses and production of documents, the Tribunals are normally invested with
powers in this regard available under CPC. In order to shorten appeals and
revisions, the orders of the Tribunals are subjected to one appeal only to the
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The Tribunals are conferred with jurisdiction to punish any person or

authority for violating the orders of the Tribunals or failing to implement the
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orders of the Tribunal. The powers of the Tribunal to punish persons for contempt
is preserved. When once the matter falls within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal,
all such matters pending anywhere in India including Supreme Court stands
transferred to the Tribunal and no Court in India is competent to entertain any
suit. This however does not prevent the High Court and the Supreme Court
to act under the Articles 226 and 227 and under Article 32 which jurisdiction
is called judicial review. Under Article 323-B the Parliament and State Legislatures
can constitute separate Tribunals to deal with matters specified in that Article.
All the rules as to the jurisdiction of the Tribunals will apply to Tribunals
constituted on those matters. It may not be out of place here to mention about
the Industrial Tribunals and Consumer Tribunals where also direct appeals lie
to the Supreme Court.
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The concept of agrarian reform is not confined to agriculture only or its
returns. It is wider to include organisation of land system and distribution. It
is intended to realise the social functions of the land. State of West Bengal
v. Ashish Kumar Roy and others, AIR 2005 SC 254.
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PART-XV
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ELECTIONS
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324. Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be
vested in an Election Commission:– (1) The superintendence, direction
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and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct
of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of
elections to the offices of President and Vice-President held under this
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Constitution 1[xxx] shall be vested in a Commission (referred to in this
Constitution as the Election Commission).
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(2) The Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election

Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners, if any, as
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the President may from time to time fix and the appointment of the Chief
Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners shall, subject to
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the provisions of any law made in that behalf by Parliament, be made by

the President.
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(3) When any other Election Commissioner is so appointed the Chief

Election Commissioner shall act as the Chairman of the Election Commission.
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(4) Before each general election to the House of the People and to
the Legislative Assembly of each State, and before the first general election
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and thereafter before each biennial election to the Legislative Council of each
1. The words “including the appointment of election Tribunals for the decision of doubts
and disputes arising out of or in connection with elections to Parliament and to the
Legislatures of States” omitted by the Constitution (Nineteenth Amendment) Act, 1966,
Section 2.
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State having such Council, the President may also appoint after consultation
with the Election Commission such Regional Commissioners as he may
consider necessary to assist the Election Commission in the performance of
the functions conferred on the Commission by Clause (1).
(5) Subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, the
conditions of service and tenure of office of the Election Commissioners and
the Regional Commissioners shall be such as the President may by rule
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determine :
Provided that the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed
from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge
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of the Supreme Court and the conditions of service of the Chief Election
Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment:
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Provided further that any other Election Commissioner or a Regional
Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation
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of the Chief Election Commissioner. or
(6) The President, or the Governor of a State, shall, when so requested
by the Election Commission, make available to the Election Commission or
to a Regional Commissioner such staff as may be necessary for the discharge
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of the functions conferred on the Election Commission by Clause (1).
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Caselaw
Utilising service of teaching staff for election duty shall be worked out
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in holidays. Election Commission of India v. St. Mary’s School and others, AIR
2008 SC 655.
Awarding election officer who completes first, the counting, is not proper.
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Talaji Ramachandra Nimhan v. Swathi Vinayak Nimhan, AIR 2006 SC 1216.

Handbook for Returning Officer cannot override the provisions of statute.
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Ram Phal Kundu v. Kamal Sharma, AIR 2004 SC 1657.

Election Commission has power to issue election symbols order. AIR 2001
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All. 175.
Election Commission’s direction on pre-election disqualification is valid.
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Jawahir Singh v. Election Commission of India and another, AIR 1999 All. 18.
Direction of the Election Commissioner to the Minister to move out or
the concerned district is within the power of the Election Commissioner. Kunwar
Raghuraj Pratap Singh v. Chief Election Commissioner of India, New Delhi
and others, AIR 1999 All. 98.
325. No person to be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to

be included in a special, electoral roll on grounds of religion, race,
caste or sex:– There shall be one general electoral roll for every territorial
constituency for election to either House of Parliament or to the House or
either House of the Legislature of a State and no person shall be ineligible
for inclusion in any such roll or claim to be included in any special electoral
roll for any such constituency on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex
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or any of them.
326. Elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative
Assemblies of States to be on the basis of adult suffrage:– The elections
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to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State
shall be on the basis of adult suffrage; that is to say, every person who
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is a citizen of India and who is not less than 1[eighteen years] of age on
such date as may be fixed in that behalf by or under any law made by
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the appropriate Legislature and is not otherwise disqualified under this
Constitution or any law made by the appropriate Legislature on the ground
or
of non-residence, unsoundness of mind, crime or corrupt or illegal practice,
shall be entitled to be registered as a voter at any such election.
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327. Power of Parliament to make provision with respect to
elections to Legislatures:– Subject to the provisions of this Constitution,
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Parliament may from time to time by law make provision with respect to
all matters relating to, or in connection with, elections to either House of
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Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State

including the preparation of electoral rolls, the delimitation of constituencies
and all other matters necessary for securing the due Constitution of such
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House or Houses.
328. Power of Legislature of a State to make provision with
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respect to elections to such Legislature:– Subject to the provisions of

this Constitution and in so far as provision in that behalf is not made by
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Parliament, the Legislature of a State may from time to time by Law make
provision with respect to all matters relating to, or in connection with, the
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elections to the House or either House of the Legislature of the State including
the preparation of electoral rolls and all other matters necessary for securing
the due Constitution of such House or Houses.
1. Subs. for “twenty-one years” by the Constitution (Sixty-first Amndt.) Act, 1988,
Sec. 2.
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329. Bar to interference by Courts in electoral matters:–

[Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution 2[xxx].
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to be made under Article 327 or Article 328, shall not be called
in question in any Court;
(b) no election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either
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House of the Legislature of a State shall be called in question except
manner as may be provided for by or under any Law made by
the appropriate Legislature.
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Caselaw
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Election petition sent by post is not maintainable and liable to be dismissed.
Rajeev Gupta v. Union of India & Ors., AIR 2007 Uttaranchal 69.
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The object is prompt engineering of elections. K. Venkatachalam v. A.
Swamickan and another, AIR 1999 SC 1723.
or
Writ Court can disqualify the sitting MLA. K. Venkatachalam v. A. Swamickan
and another, AIR 1999 SC 1723.
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Election process commences with the notification under Section 14 and
ends with issue of notification under Section 86 of the Representation of People’s
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Act, 1951. AIR 1999 Ker. 140.

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Art. 329(b):-- Undischarged insolvent must be understood as defined in

Insolvency Act. It does not mean any person in precarious circumstances.
Thanpanoor Ravi v. Charupara Ravi and others, AIR 1999 SC 3309.
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[329A. Special provision as to elections to Parliament in the case

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of Prime Minister and Speaker]:– Rep. by the Constitution (Forty-

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fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec. 36, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.

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Articles 324 to 329-A:-- Constitution has given prominence to elections.

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Elections are based on universal adult franchise. The conduct of elections to

the Parliament, the State Legislatures. The conduct of the elections to elect is
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Thirty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1975, Section 3.

2. The words, figures and letter “but subject to the provisions of Article 329A” omitted
by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Section 35 (w.e.f. 20-6-1979).
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1975, Section 4.
also entrusted to Election Commission which is entrusted with full powers of

superintendence, control and direction of elections. The expression ‘superintendence,
control and direction of elections’ is given widest meaning and it implies full
freedom to that authority not only from the executive but also from judiciary.
The executive is directed to comply with all requests from the Election Commission
and judiciary is restrained from interfering with the work of the Election
Commission. The Election Commission is entitled to the services of all such
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persons, it may choose for helping the Commission in the conduct of elections.
The Election Commission is not entitled to the services of persons engaged in
private establishments. The role of the Election Commission in preparation of
electoral rolls choosing the election stations, organising elections is absolute.
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Election Commission has power to lay down a Code of Conduct for the candidates
and take action against violators by censuring them on matters which are not
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offences and prosecuting candidates in matters which are offences. The Election
Commission has power to require the Government to transfer any officer engaged
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in election duties and take also disciplinary action against those officers who
violate the directions of the Election Commission. The Election Commission has
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power to ban pre-polls and exit-polls, surveys, if it is of the opinion that such
publication may affect the free choice of the voters. It is the Election Commission
which announces the programme of elections. While making the announcement
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it is not incumbent on the Election Commission to hold elections within six months
of the dissolution of the House if it is premature. In the case where Andhra
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Pradesh Chief Minister Chandra Babu Naidu wanted the Election Commission
to hold election immediately after he got the Assembly dissolved, the Election
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Commission refused his request but held them later after more than six months
along with General Elections then impending. For purpose of operation of the
Code of Conduct and for the purpose of embargo on the interference of the
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Courts with the election process the prohibited period comes into operation not
with the date when the Election Commission announces the programme of election
but with the notification for the election issued by the President calling upon
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the electors to choose the legislators.

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PART-XVI
SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO
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CERTAIN CLASSES
330. Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes in the House of the People:– (1) Seats shall be reserved in the
House of the People for–
(a) the Scheduled Castes;
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[(b) the Scheduled Tribes except the Scheduled Tribes in the autonomous
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Districts of Assam; and]

(c) the Scheduled Tribes in the autonomous Districts of Assam.
(2) The number of seats reserved in any State 2[or Union Territory]
for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes under Clause (1) shall
bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of seats
allotted to that State 2[or Union Territory] in the House of the People as
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the population of the Scheduled Castes in the State 2[or Union Territory]
or of the Scheduled Tribes in the State 2[or Union Territory] or part of
the State 2[or Union Territory], as the case may be, in respect of which
seats are so reserved, bears to the total population of the State 2[or Union
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Territory].
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[(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in Clause (2), the number of
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seats reserved in the House of the People for the Scheduled Tribes in the
autonomous Districts of Assam shall bear to the total number of seats allotted
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to that State a proportion not less than the population of the Scheduled
Tribes in the said autonomous Districts bears to the total population of the
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State.]
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[Explanation:– In this Article and in Article 332, the expression
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“population” means the population as ascertained at the last preceding census
of which the relevant figures have been published:
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census of which the relevant figures have been published shall, until the
relevant figures for the first census taken after the year 5[2026] have been
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published, be construed as a reference to the 6[2001] census.]

331. Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the House
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of the People:– Notwithstanding anything in Article 81, the President may,

if he is of opinion that the Anglo-Indian community is not adequately
represented in the House of the People, nominate not more than two members
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of that community to the House of the People.

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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Fifty-first Amendment) Act, 1984, Section 2 for sub-clause
(b), w.e.f. 16-6-1986.
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2. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-first Amendment) Act, 1973, Section 3.
4. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty - second Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 47, w.e.f.
3.1.1977.
5. Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 2001, Section 6, for the figure
“2000”, w.e.f. 21.2.2002.
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332. Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled

Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of the States:– (1) Seats shall
be reserved for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, 1[except
the Scheduled Tribes in the autonomous Districts of Assam], in the Legislative
Assembly of every State 2[xxx].
(2) Seats shall be reserved also for the autonomous Districts in the
Legislative Assembly of the State of Assam.
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(3) The number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Castes or the
Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of any State under Clause (1)
shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number
of seats in the Assembly as the population of the Scheduled Castes in the
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State or of the Scheduled Tribes in the State or part of the State, as the
case may be, in respect of which seats are so reserved, bears to the total
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population of the State.
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[(3A) Notwithstanding anything contained in Clause (3), until the taking
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effect, under Article 170, of the re-adjustment, on the basis of the first census
after the year 4[2026], of the number of seats in the Legislative Assemblies
or
of the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland,
the seats which shall be reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative
Assembly of any such State shall be–
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(a) if all the seats in the Legislative Assembly of such State in existence
on the date of coming into force of the Constitution (Fifty-seventh
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Amendment) Act, 1987 (hereafter in this clause referred to as the

existing Assembly) are held by members of the Scheduled Tribes,
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all the seats except one;

(b) in any other case, such number of seats as bears to the total number
of seats, a proportion not less than the number (as on the said
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date) of members belonging to the Scheduled Tribes in the existing

Assembly bears to the total number of seats in the existing Assembly.]
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[(3B) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (3), until the re-
adjustment, under Article 170, takes effect on the basis of the first census
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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Fifty-first Amendment) Act, 1984, Section 3, for certain words,
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w.e.f. 16-6-1986.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifty-seventh Amendment) Act, 1987, Section 2, w.e.f. 21.9.1987.
4. Subs. for the figure “2000” by the Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 2001,
Section 7, w.e.f. 21.2.2002.
5. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-second Amendment) Act, 1992, Section 2, w.e.f.
5.12.1992.
after the year 1[2026], of the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly
of the State of Tripura, the seats which shall be reserved for the Scheduled
Tribes in the Legislative Assembly, shall be, such number of seats as bears
to the total number of seats, a proportion not less than the number, as on
the date of coming into force of the Constitution (Seventy-second Amendment)
Act, 1992, of members belonging to the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative
Assembly in existence on the said date bears to the total number of seats
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in that Assembly.]
(4) The number of seats reserved for an autonomous District in the
Legislative Assembly of the State of Assam shall bear to the total number
of seats in that Assembly a proportion not less than the population of the
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District bears to the total population of the State.
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(5) The constituencies for the seats reserved for any autonomous District
of Assam shall not comprise any area outside that District 2[xxx].
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(6) No person who is not a member of a Scheduled Tribe of any
autonomous District of the State of Assam shall be eligible for election to
or
the Legislative Assembly of the State from any constituency of that District
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[xxx].
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[Provided that for elections to the Legislative Assembly of the State
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of Assam, the representation of the Scheduled Tribes and non-Scheduled

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Tribes in the constituencies included in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District,

so notified, and existing prior to the constitution of the Bodoland Territorial
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Areas District, shall be maintained.]

Caselaw
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Claim of off-spring of S.C. that she is scheduled caste only because of

her mother’s marriage with forward class man was not performed, was rejected.
The Court expressed dismay about the claim. 2005 AIR SCW 716.
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333. Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the

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Legislative Assemblies of the States:– Notwithstanding anything in Article

170, the Governor of a State may, if he is of opinion that the Anglo-Indian
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1. Subs. by Constitution (Eighty-fourth Amendment) Act, 2001 for "2000" w.e.f. 21.2.2002.
2. Omitted by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (81 of 1971),
Section 71, w.e.f. 21.1.1972.
3. Omitted by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (81 of 1971),
Section 71, w.e.f. 21.1.1972.
4. Ins. by the Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act, 2003, w.e.f. 28-9-2003.
community needs representation in the Legislative Assembly of the State and

is not adequately represented therein, 1[nominate one member of that community
to the Assembly.]
Caselaw
Protem speaker need not be the senior most member. Arjun Munda v.
Governor of Jharkhand and others, AIR 2005 SC 4255 = 2005 Scale 52.
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334. Reservation of seats and special representation to cease
after 2[seventy years]:– Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions
of this Part, the provisions of this Constitution relating to–
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(a) the reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled
Tribes in the House of the People and in the Legislative Assemblies
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of the States; and
(b) the representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the House of
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the People and in the Legislative Assemblies of the States by
nomination,
or
shall cease to have effect on the expiration of a period of 2[seventy years]
from the commencement of this Constitution:
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Provided that nothing in this Article shall affect any representation in
the House of the People or in the Legislative Assembly of a State until the
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dissolution of the then existing House or Assembly, as the case may be.
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335. Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services

and posts:– The claims of the members of the Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes shall be taken into consideration, consistently with the
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maintenance of efficiency of administration, in the making of appointments

to services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of a
State.
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[Provided that nothing in this Article shall prevent in making of any

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provision in favour of the members of the Scheduled Castes and the

Scheduled Tribes for relaxation in qualifying marks in any examination or
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lowering the standards of evaluation, for reservation in matters of promotion

1. Subs. by the Constitution (Twenty-third Amendment) Act, 1969, Section 4, for “nominate
such number of members of the community to the Assembly as he considers appropriate”,
w.e.f. 23.1.1970.
2. Subs. for “sixty years” by the Constitution (Ninety-fifth Amendment) Act, 2009,
Section 2, w.e.f. 25-1-2010.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Eighty-second Amendment) Act, 2000, Section 2, w.e.f. 8.9.2000.
to any class or classes of services or posts in connection with the affairs

of the Union or of a State.]
Caselaw
High Court shall be consulted on granting reservation in judicial services.

AIR 2000 SC 1296.
336. Special provision for Anglo-Indian community in certain
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services:– (1) During the first two years after the commencement of this
Constitution, appointments of members of the Anglo-Indian community to
posts in the railway, customs, postal and telegraph services of the Union
shall be made on the same basis as immediately before the fifteenth day
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of August, 1947.
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During every succeeding period of two years, the number of posts
reserved for the members of the said community in the said services shall,
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as nearly as possible, be less by ten per cent. than the numbers so reserved
during the immediately preceding period of two years:
or
Provided that at the end of ten years from the commencement of this
Constitution all such reservations shall cease.
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(2) Nothing in Clause (1) shall bar the appointment of members of
the Anglo-Indian community to posts other than, or in addition to, those
reserved for the community under that Clause if such members are found
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qualified for appointment on merit as compared with the members of other

communities.
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337. Special provision with respect to educational grants for the

benefit of Anglo-Indian community:– During the first three financial years
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after the commencement of this Constitution, the same grants, if any, shall
be made by the Union and by each State 1[xxx] for the benefit of the Anglo-
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Indian community in respect of education as were made in the financial year

ending on the thirty-first day of March, 1948.
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During every succeeding period of three years the grants may be less
by ten per cent than those for the immediately preceding period of three
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years :
Provided that at the end of ten years from the commencement of this
Constitution such grants, to the extent to which they are a special concession
to the Anglo-Indian community, shall cease :
Provided further that no educational institution shall be entitled to receive

any grant under this Article unless at least forty per cent. of the annual
admissions therein are made available to members of communities other than
the Anglo-Indian community.
[338. 2[National Commission for Scheduled Castes]]:– 2[(1) There
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shall be a Commission for the Scheduled Castes to be known as the National

Commission for the Scheduled Castes.
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Parliament, the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson
and three other Members and the conditions of service and tenure of office
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of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members so appointed shall
be such as the President may by rule determine.]
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(3) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the
Commission shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand
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and seal. or
(4) The Commission shall have the power to regulate its own procedure.
(5) It shall be the duty of the Commission–
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(a) to investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards
provided for the Scheduled Castes 3[xxx] under this Constitution
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or under any other Law for the time being in force or under any
order of the Government and to evaluate the working of such
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safeguards;
(b) to inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation
of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes 3[xxx] ;
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(c) to participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic

development of the Scheduled Castes 3[xxx] and to evaluate the
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progress of their development under the Union and any State;

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(d) to present to the President, annually and at such other times as

the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those
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safeguards;
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Sixty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1990, Section 2, w.e.f. 7.6.1990.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty-ninth Amndt.) Act, 2003, w.e.f. 19-2-2004.
3. The words “and Scheduled Tribes” omitted by the Constitution (Eighty-ninth Amndt.)
Act, 2003, w.e.f. 19-2-2004.
(e) to make in such reports recommendations as to the measures that

should be taken by the Union or any State for the effective
implementation of those safeguards and other measures for the
protection, welfare and socio-economic development of the Scheduled
Castes 1[xxx] ; and
(f) to discharge such other functions in relation to the protection,
welfare and development and advancement of the Scheduled Castes
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[xxx] as the President may, subject to the provisions of any Law
made by Parliament, by Rule specify.
(6) The President shall cause all such reports to be laid before each
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House of Parliament along with a memorandum explaining the action taken
or proposed to be taken on the recommendations relating to the Union and
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the reasons for the non-acceptance, if any, of any of such recommendations.
(7) Where any such report, or any part thereof, relates to any matter
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with which any State Government is concerned, a copy of such report shall
be forwarded to the Governor of the State who shall cause it to be laid
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before the Legislature of the State along with a memorandum explaining the
action taken or proposed to be taken on the recommendations relating to
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the State and the reasons for the non-acceptance, if any, of any of such
recommendations.
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(8) The Commission shall, while investigating any matter referred to in

sub-clause (a) or inquiring into any complaint referred to in sub-clause (b)
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of Clause (5), have all the powers of a Civil Court trying a suit and in
particular in respect of the following matters, namely:–
(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any
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part of India and examining him on oath;

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(b) requiring the discovery and production of any document;

(c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
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(d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any Court
or office;
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(e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents;

(f) any other matter which the President may, by Rule, determine.
Act, 2003, w.e.f. 19-2-2004.
(9) The Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission
on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Castes 1[xxx].]
[(10)] In this Article, references to the Scheduled Castes 1[xxx] shall
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be construed as including references to such other backward classes as the

President may, on receipt of the report of a Commission appointed under
Clause (1) of Article 340, by order specify and also to the Anglo-Indian
community.
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[338A. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes:– (1) There
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shall be a Commission for the Scheduled Tribes to be known as the National

Commission for the Scheduled Tribes.
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Parliament, the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson
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and three other Members and the conditions of service and tenure of office
of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members so appointed shall
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be such as the President may by rule determine.
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(3) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the
Commission shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand
and seal.
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(4) The Commission shall have the power to regulate its own procedure.
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(5) It shall be the duty of the Commission–

(a) to investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards
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provided for the Scheduled Tribes under this Constitution or under

any other law for the time being in force or under any order of
the Government and to evaluate the working of such safeguards;
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(b) to inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation

of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Tribes;
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(c) to participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic

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development of the Scheduled Tribes and to evaluate the progress

of their development under the Union and any State;
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Act, 2003, w.e.f. 19-2-2004.
2. Clause (3) renumbered as Clause (10) by the Constitution (Sixty-fifth Amendment) Act,
1990, Section 2, w.e.f. 12.3.1992.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Eighty-ninth Amndt.) Act, 2003, w.e.f. 19-2-2004.
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(d) to present to the President, annually and at such other times as

the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those
safeguards;
(e) to make in such reports recommendations as to the measures that
should be taken by the Union or any State for the effective
implementation of those safeguards and other measures for the
protection, welfare and socio-economic development of the Scheduled
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Tribes; and
(f) to discharge such other functions in relation to the protection,
welfare and development and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes
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as the President may, subject to the provisions of any law made
by Parliament, by rule specify.
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(6) The President shall cause all such reports to be laid before each
House of Parliament along with a memorandum explaining the action taken
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or proposed to be taken on the recommendations relating to the Union and
the reasons for the non-acceptance, if any, of any of such recommendations.
or
(7) Where any such report, or any part thereof, relates to any matter
with which any State Government is concerned, a copy of such report shall
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be forwarded to the Governor of the State who shall cause it to be laid
before the Legislature of the State along with a memorandum explaining the
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action taken or proposed to be taken on the recommendations relating to

the State and the reasons for the non-acceptance, if any, of any of such
recommendations.
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(8) The Commission shall, while investigating any matter referred to in

sub-clause (a) or inquiring into any complaint referred to in sub-clause (b)
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of clause (5), have all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and in particular
in respect of the following matters, namely:–
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(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any
part of India and examining him on oath;
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(b) requiring the discovery and production of any document;

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(c) receiving evidence on affidavits;

(d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court
or office;
(e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents;
(f) any other matter which the President may, by rule, determine.
(9) The Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission
on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes.]
339. Control of the Union over the administration of Scheduled
Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes:– (1) The President may
at any time and shall, at the expiration of ten years from the commencement
of this Constitution by order appoint a Commission to report on the
administration of the Scheduled Areas and the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes
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in the States 1[xxx].
The order may define the composition, powers and procedure of the
Commission and may contain such incidental or ancillary provisions as the
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President may consider necessary or desirable.
(2) The executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of
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directions to 2[a State] as to the drawing up and execution of schemes
specified in the direction to be essential for the welfare of the Scheduled
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Tribes in the State. or
340. Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions
of backward classes:– (1) The President may by order appoint a Commission
consisting of such persons as he thinks fit to investigate the conditions of
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socially and educationally backward classes within the Territory of India and
the difficulties under which they labour and to make recommendations as
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to the steps that should be taken by the Union or any State to remove
such difficulties and to improve their condition and as to the grants that should
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be made for the purpose by the Union or any State and the conditions subject
to which such grants should be made, and the order appointing such
Commission shall define the procedure to be followed by the Commission.
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(2) A Commission so appointed shall investigate the matters referred

to them and present to the President a report setting out the facts as found
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(3) The President shall cause a copy of the report so presented together
with a memorandum explaining the action taken thereon to be laid before
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each House of Parliament.
2. Subs. for “any such State” by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section
29 and Schedule.
341. Scheduled Castes:– (1) The President may with respect to any
State 1[or Union Territory], and where it is a State 2[xxx], after consultation
with the Governor thereof, by public notification, specify the castes, races
or tribes or parts of or groups within castes, races or tribes which shall
for the purposes of this Constitution be deemed to be Scheduled Castes
in relation to that State 3[or Union Territory, as the case may be].
(2) Parliament may by Law include in or exclude from the list of
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Scheduled Castes specified in a notification issued under Clause (1) any caste,
race or tribe or part of or group within any caste, race or tribe, but save
as aforesaid a notification issued under the said clause shall not be varied
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by any subsequent notification.
Caselaw
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Caste certificate – While enquiring into the caste certificate the scrutiny
committee can receive oral as well as documentary evidence. State of Maharashtra
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& Ors. v. Ravi Prakash Babulaising Parmar & Anr., AIR 2007 SC 295.
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President’s power to notify Scheduled Castes includes notifying the sub-
castes. Shree Surat Valsad Jilla K.M.G. Parishad v. Union of India & Ors.,
AIR 2007 SC 2056.
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Caste certificate remains valid until it is cancelled as per procedure. P.
Pathima Mary v. Union of India and others, AIR 2004 Mad. 456.
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Tinkering with Presidential list of SCs. is not permissible. E.V. Chinnaiah

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v. State of Andhra Pradesh and others, AIR 2005 SC 162.

Dispute whether the name of one community is included in another notified
community cannot be entertained. AIR 2005 Raj. 177.
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342. Scheduled Tribes:– (1) The President may with respect to any
State 4[or Union Territory], and where it is a State, after consultation with
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the Governor thereof, by public notification specify the tribes or tribal

communities or parts of or groups within tribes or tribal communities which
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shall for the purposes of this Constitution be deemed to be Scheduled Tribes

in relation to that State 4[or Union Territory, as the case may be].
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the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951, Section 29 and Schedule.
(2) Parliament may by Law include in or exclude from the list of

Scheduled Tribes specified in a notification issued under Clause (1) any tribe
or tribal community or part of or group within any tribe or tribal community,
but save as aforesaid a notification issued under the said Clause shall not
be varied by any subsequent notification.
Comments
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Articles 330 to 342:-- The expression ‘certain classes of persons’ used
in this part relates to S.Cs., S.Ts., Backward Classes and Anglo Indians. The
special treatment given to Anglo Indians while nominating two persons to the
Parliament and one person to the Legislative Assemblies, reserving for them certain
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percentage of posts in the Railways and providing the educational institutions
maintained by the Anglo Indians for their benefit by giving monetary grants,
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have lapsed and none of those benefits now survive. In the case of S.Cs. and
S.Ts. seats are reserved for them in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies in proportion
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to their population in India and the States as the case may be. Here the reservation
is achieved through reserving certain number of constituencies in which the
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members of the reserved communities can only contest. This does not mean
that they cannot contest in the general seats. There is reservation for them in
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Government posts and in seats in educational institutions. Here also there is no
bar against the candidates of reserved classes to participate in the general
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unreserved posts and seats by merit. Reservation is provided in selecting persons

for promotion and the seniority of those promoted earlier by the application of
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reservation is protected in the promoted post.

It is the President who notifies the names of Castes and Tribes. No Court
can add or delete the name of any caste by interpretation, since the Presidential
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notification is made after comprehensive study of their social status and economic
backwardness and the adequacy of their representation in service and education.
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Parliament has only power to add and delete any community from the Presidential
List. State Legislatures are not competent to do so. If the Parliament declares
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any community to be added in the list the President has no power to delete
it from the list. A question often asked whether by reason of marriage or adoption
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any person can be treated as falling in the reserved category or any person
loses his or her status by marriage or adoption. This question is answered by
stating that if such person continues to be treated as one belonging to S.C.
or S.T., he or she does not lose the status. If on the contrary a person is
treated as enjoying better social status he or she loses the original status. Therefore
the claim made by a person of forward class marrying a tribal to contest the
election as S.T. was upheld when he is found that eversince his marriage he
was living with the tribe as a tribal. On the contrary the claim of forward class
candidate for the backward status on the ground of adoption for selection of
a seat in educational institution reserved for backward class was negatived on
the ground that the alleged adoption is a mere contrivance brought about at the
time of admissions.
The Commissions constituted to study the eligibility of the communities
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to be included or excluded in the list of S.Cs., S.Ts. and backward class being
high power Commissions, their recommendations are normally accepted. Therefore
it is suggested that all representation to include or exclude any community should
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first be addressed to the Commission. The Government of India and the State
Governments can only make suitable recommendations based on Commission’s
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report. The question of sub-classification of S.Cs. also is a matter on which
the Commission has to make suitable recommendations and it is for the President
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or the Parliament to accept or reject the proposals made by the Commission.
Reservation of seats to the Panchayats and Municipalities are provided under
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Part IX and IX-A of the Constitution. There is a reservation for women in the
seats in the Panchayats and Municipalities. The proposal to reserve seats for
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women in Parliament and in Legislatures is pending consideration of the Parliament.
The dispute as on today is that one section of the Parliamentarians say that
the reservation for women by a certain percentage of seats, the other Parliamentarians
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contend that there shall be sub-reservation among reservation for women in favour
of Muslims.
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Caselaw
Caste ‘Bhoriya’ not included in Presidential order. No authority can issue

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a directive to conduct enquiry for its inclusion. Kantha Prasad and another v.
State of Chhatisgarh & Anr., AIR 2008 Chh. 47.
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Son of Scheduled Tribe woman who is married to forward caste gentleman

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cannot claim S.T. status. Anjan Kumar v. Union of India, AIR 2006 SC 1177.
There is no writ petition whereby a person can seek inclusion of his tribe
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as sub-tribe of another. AIR 2003 M.P. 93 (NOC).

When a caste certificate is found genuine after enquiry, it cannot be
reopened when his son makes application for caste certificate. S. Natarajan
v. District Collector, Tuticorin and others, AIR 1999 Mad. 241.
PART-XVII
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
CHAPTER I – LANGUAGE OF THE UNION
343. Official language of the Union:– (1) The official language of

the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.
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The form of numerals to be used for the official purposes of the Union
shall be the international form of Indian numerals.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in Clause (1), for a period of fifteen years
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from the commencement of this Constitution, the English language shall
continue to be used for all the official purposes of the Union for which it
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was being used immediately before such commencement:
Provided that the President may, during the said period, by order
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authorise the use of the Hindi language in addition to the English language
and of the Devanagari form of numerals in addition to the international form
or
of Indian numerals for any of the official purposes of the Union.
(3) Notwithstanding anything in this Article, Parliament may by law
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provide for the use, after the said period of fifteen years, of–
(a) the English language, or
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(b) the Devanagari form of numerals, for such purposes as may be

specified in the law.
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344. Commission and Committee of Parliament on official

language:– (1) The President shall, at the expiration of five years from the
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commencement of this Constitution and thereafter at the expiration of ten

years from such commencement, by order constitute a Commission which
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shall consist of a Chairman and such other members representing the different
languages specified in the Eighth Schedule as the President may appoint,
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and the order shall define the procedure to be followed by the Commission.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Commission to make recommendations
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to the President as to–

(a) the progressive use of the Hindi language for the official purposes
of the Union;
(b) restrictions on the use of the English language for all or any of
the official purposes of the Union;
Art. 345 Official Language 271
(c) the language to be used for all or any of the purposes mentioned
in Article 348;
(d) the form of numerals to be used for any one or more specified
purposes of the Union;
(e) any other matter referred to the Commission by the President as
regards the official language of the Union and the language for
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communication between the Union and a State or between one
State and another and their use.
(3) In making their recommendations under Clause (2), the Commission
shall have due regard to the industrial, cultural and scientific advancement
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of India, and the just claims and the interests of persons belonging to the
non-Hindi speaking areas in regard to the public services.
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(4) There shall be constituted a Committee consisting of thirty members,
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of whom twenty shall be members of the House of the People and ten shall
be members of the Council of States to be elected respectively by the
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members of the House of the People and the members of the Council of
States in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means
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(5) It shall be the duty of the Committee to examine the recommendations
of the Commission constituted under Clause (1) and to report to the President
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their opinion thereon.

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(6) Notwithstanding anything in Art. 343, the President may, after

consideration of the report referred to in Clause (5), issue directions in
accordance with the whole or any part of that report.
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CHAPTER II – REGIONAL LANGUAGES

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345. Official language or languages of a State:– Subject to the

provisions of Arts. 346 and 347, the Legislature of a State may by law
adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the State or Hindi as
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the language or languages to be used for all or any of the official purposes
of that State:
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Provided that, until the Legislature of the State otherwise provides by

Law, the English language shall continue to be used for those official purposes
within the State for which it was being used immediately before the
commencement of this Constitution.
346. Official language for communication between one State and

another or between a State and the Union:– The language for the time
being authorised for use in the Union for official purposes shall be the official
language for communication between one State and another State and
between a State and the Union:
Provided that if two or more States agree that the Hindi language should
be the official language for communication between such States, that language
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may be used for such communication.
347. Special provision relating to language spoken by a Section
of the population of a State:– On a demand being made in that behalf
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the President may, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the
population of a State desire the use of any language spoken by them to
be recognised by that State, direct that such language shall also be officially
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recognised throughout that State or any part thereof for such purpose as
he may specify.
CHAPTER III –
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LANGUAGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, HIGH COURTS, ETC.
348. Language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High

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Courts and for Acts, Bills, etc.:– (1) Notwithstanding anything in the
foregoing provisions of this Part, until Parliament by Law otherwise provides–
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(a) all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court,
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(b) the authoritative texts–

(i) of all Bills to be introduced or Amendments thereto to be moved
in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of
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the Legislature of a State,

(ii) of all Acts passed by Parliament or the Legislature of a State and
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of all Ordinances promulgated by the President or the Governor

of a State, and
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(iii) of all orders, rules, regulations and bye-laws issued under this
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Constitution or under any Law made by Parliament or the Legislature

of a State,
shall be in the English language.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in sub-clause (a) of Clause (1), the Governor
of a State may, with the previous consent of the President, authorise the
use of the Hindi language, or any other language used for any official purposes
of the State, in proceedings in the High Court having its principal seat in
that State:
Provided that nothing in this Clause shall apply to any judgement, decree
or order passed or made by such High Court.
(3) Notwithstanding anything in sub-clause (b) of Clause (1), where
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the Legislature of a State has prescribed any language other than the English
language for use in Bills introduced in, or Acts passed by, the Legislature
of the State or in Ordinances promulgated by the Governor of the State
or in any order, rule, regulation or bye-law referred to in Paragraph (iii)
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of that sub-clause, a translation of the same in the English language published
under the authority of the Governor of the State in the Official Gazette of
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that State shall be deemed to be the authoritative text thereof in the English
language under this Article.
Caselaw
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Publication in the Gazette in English language is mandatory. AIR 2003 Ker.
10 (NOC).
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349. Special procedure for enactment of certain Laws relating
to language:– During the period of fifteen years from the commencement
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of this Constitution, no Bill or Amendment making provision for the language

to be used for any of the purposes mentioned in Clause (1) of Art. 348
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shall be introduced or moved in either House of Parliament without the

previous sanction of the President, and the President shall not give his sanction
to the introduction of any such Bill or the moving of any such Amendment
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except after he has taken into consideration the recommendations of the

Commission constituted under Clause (1) of Art. 344 and the report of the
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Committee constituted under Clause (4) of that Article.

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CHAPTER IV – SPECIAL DIRECTIVES

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350. Language to be used in representations for redress of

grievances:– Every person shall be entitled to submit a representation for
the redress of any grievance to any officer or authority of the Union or a
State in any of the languages used in the Union or in the State, as the case
may be.
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[350A. Facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary

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stage:– It shall be the endeavour of every State and of every local authority
within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-
tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic
minority groups; and the President may issue such directions to any State
as he considers necessary or proper for securing the provision of such
facilities.
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350B. Special Officer for linguistic minorities:– (1) There shall be
a Special Officer for linguistic minorities to be appointed by the President.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters
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relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under this Constitution
and report to the President upon those matters at such intervals as the
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President may direct, and the President shall cause all such reports to be
laid before each House of Parliament, and sent to the Governments of the
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States concerned.]
351. Directive for development of the Hindi language:– It shall
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be the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language, to
develop it so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all the elements
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of the composite culture of India and to secure its enrichment by assimilating
without interfering with its genius, the forms, style and expressions used in
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Hindustani and in the other languages of India specified in the Eighth Schedule,
and by drawing, wherever necessary or desirable, for its vocabulary, primarily
on Sanskrit and secondarily on other languages.
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Comments
Articles 343 to 351:-- A declaration contained in Article 343 that the official
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language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script may remain a pious
hope only because of its provisos which permit the continuance of English
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language. The Official Languages Act of 1963 allows the use of English language
as the Union language so long as the non-Hindi speaking people do not want
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Hindi the sole official language. The Constitution itself permits the use of English
till Hindi acquires the status of being used as the sole Union language. Further
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the Official Languages Act, 1963 enjoins that for all purposes of Union, for
transactions of business in Parliament and for drafting the statutes Hindi may
be used as the language provided the true translation of English is enclosed.
The Official Languages Act further permits the State Governments to use for
drafting of their statutes the local language but in all such cases where law
is made in a local language, the same shall be translated into English and appended
to it. In the case where an Act is passed in Hindi and translation is furnished
in English, the Act may be interpreted as per English translation. [Ram Rati
v. Gram Samaj, AIR 1974 All. 106]. In the case of the States where the States
are permitted to enact laws in local language accompanied by English translation,
the Act must be interpreted as contained in the local language.
The Constitutional directive that in matters of elementary education the
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mothertongue shall be promoted does not prohibit the use of English at the
elementary stage. That is why it can be stated that the Constitution at no stage
positively intended replacement of English by Hindi. That apart the Constitution
requires that inter-State correspondence shall continue to be in English unless
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any group of States want their correspondence shall be in Hindi.
Since it is however the policy of the Constitution that Hindi shall be the
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language of the Union, any agitations against Hindi shall be counted as anti-national
and anti-democratic. [R.R. Dalavai v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 1976 SC 1559.]
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As a matter of fact when the Tamil Nadu Government granted pensions to anti-
Hindi agitators, the Supreme Court struck down the scheme as being opposed
to public policy.
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In the case of representations and memorials to be made by the public
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to the Union Government such representations can be addressed in any of the
languages mentioned in the VIIIth Schedule. It is better and more convenient
if they are accompanied by true translations in English. The Union Government
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is now maintaining a special department of translations for the purpose of early

disposal of such representations and memorials which are made unaccompanied
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by English translations. The present position is: (1) English continues to be the
official language for the purpose of Union and States and also for the purpose
of inter-State correspondence; (2) Hindi is being used progressively in the laws
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and enactment made by the Parliament and the States are progressively using
local language in that field. However, for interpretation of laws made by
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Parliament, the English language which accompanies the Hindi originally is given
primacy at the Union while in the case of States the local language in which
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an enactment is passed, even though it is accompanied by English translation

the interpretation in which the enactment is understood shall be by the local
language; (3) The local languages or Hindi are being encouraged at the primary
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level education. The use of English however is not prohibited; (4) All the High
Courts are using English for writing their judgments and decrees though the
Hindi or the local language is used during the trial and hearing.
While anti-Hindi agitation is declared as anti-national and anti-democratic,
movements for promotion of English in official and non-official use received
public acceptance.
Devanagari script, Devanagari numerals and international form of Indian

numerals are the expressions used in the Constitution while speaking about Hindi.
The expression of Devanagari script means the Sanskrit type of script. While
declaring Union language shall be Hindi with Devanagari script what is meant
by the expression is that Hindi should be written in Sanskrit script. Devanagari
numerals are differently written and they are adopted in the Sanskrit script.
International form of Indian numerals means English numerals adopted in the
English script. What the Constitution has provided in the matter of numerals
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is that while adopting Hindi in Devanagari script it is permissible to continue
the writing of numerals in the form in which the English numerals are written.
This however keeps open the question when the country while adopting Hindi
as Union language in Devanagari script adopts also Devanagari numerals. It is
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for the Parliament to legislate whenever it finds convenient for the people to
bring about the switch over from the international form to the Devanagari
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numerals. International form of Indian numerals continue to be used both in Hindi
and local languages.
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Caselaw
The subject matter under the Article cannot be a subject for writ. Ashirlal
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v. Union of India, 2007 (4) SCC 424.
PART XVIII
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EMERGENCY PROVISIONS
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352. Proclamation of Emergency:– (1) If the President is satisfied

that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part
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of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression

or 1[armed rebellion], he may, by Proclamation, make a declaration to that
effect 2[in respect of the whole of India or of such part of the territory thereof
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as may be specified in the Proclamation].

[Explanation:– A Proclamation of Emergency declaring that the security
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of India or any part of the territory thereof is threatened by war or by external

aggression or by armed rebellion may be made before the actual occurrence
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of war or of any such aggression or rebellion, if the President is satisfied

that there is imminent danger thereof.]
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1. Subs. for “internal Disturbance” by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978,
Section 37, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
3. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Section 37, for Explanation,
w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
Art. 352 Emergency Provisions 277
[(2) A Proclamation issued under Clause (1) may be varied or revoked

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by a subsequent Proclamation.
(3) The President shall not issue a Proclamation under Clause (1) or
a Proclamation varying such Proclamation unless the decision of the Union
Cabinet (that is to say, the Council consisting of the Prime Minister and
other Ministers of Cabinet rank appointed under Art. 75) that such a
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Proclamation may be issued has been communicated to him in writing.
(4) Every Proclamation issued under this Article shall be laid before
each House of Parliament and shall, except where it is a Proclamation
revoking a previous Proclamation, cease to operate at the expiration of one
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month unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by
resolutions of both Houses of Parliament:
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Provided that if any such Proclamation (not being a Proclamation
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revoking a previous Proclamation) is issued at a time when the House of
the People has been dissolved, or the dissolution of the House of the People
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takes place during the period of one month referred to in this Clause, and
if a resolution approving the Proclamation has been passed by the Council
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of States, but no resolution with respect to such Proclamation has been passed
by the House of the People before the expiration of that period, the
Proclamation shall cease to operate at the expiration of thirty days from the
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date on which the House of the People first sits after its reconstitution, unless
before the expiration of the said period of thirty days a resolution approving
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the Proclamation has been also passed by the House of the People.
(5) A Proclamation so approved shall, unless revoked, cease to operate
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on the expiration of a period of six months from the date of the passing
of the second of the resolutions approving the Proclamation under Clause
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(4):
Provided that if and so often as a resolution approving the continuance
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in force of such a Proclamation is passed by both Houses of Parliament

the Proclamation shall, unless revoked, continue in force for a further period
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of six months from the date on which it would otherwise have ceased to
operate under this Clause:
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Section 37, for Clauses(2),
(2A) and (3), w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
Provided further that if the dissolution of the House of the People takes
place during any such period of six months and a resolution approving the
continuance in force of such Proclamation has been passed by the Council
of States but no resolution with respect to the continuance in force of such
Proclamation has been passed by the House of the People during the said
period, the Proclamation shall cease to operate at the expiration of thirty
days from the date on which the House of the People first sits after its
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reconstituion unless before the expiration of the said period of thirty days,
a resolution approving the continuance in force of the Proclamation has been
also passed by the House of the People.
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(6) For the purpose of Clauses (4) and (5), a resolution may be passed
by either House of Parliament only by a majority of the total membership
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of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the Members
of that House present and voting.
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(7) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing Clauses, the
President shall revoke a Proclamation issued under Clause (1) or a Proclamation
or
varying such Proclamation if the House of the People passes a resolution
disapproving, or, as the case may be, disapproving the continuance in force
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of, such Proclamation.
(8) Where a notice in writing signed by not less than one-tenth of the
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total number of members of the House of the People has been given, of
their intention to move a resolution for disapproving, or, as the case may
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be, for disapproving the continuance in force of, a Proclamation issued under
Clause (1) or a Proclamation varying such Proclamation,–
(a) to the Speaker, if the House is in session; or
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(b) to the President, if the House is not in session,

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a special sitting of the House shall be held within fourteen days

from the date on which such notice is received by the Speaker,
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or, as the case may be, by the President, for the purpose of
considering such resolution.]
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[ [(9)] The power conferred on the President by this article shall include
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the power to issue different Proclamations on different grounds, being war
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-eighth Amendment) Act, 1975, Section 5.

2. Clause (4) re-numbered as Clause (9) by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978,
Section 37, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
or external aggression or 1[armed rebellion] or imminent danger of war or

external aggression or 1[armed rebellion], whether or not there is a Proclamation
already issued by the President under clause (1) and such Proclamation is
in operation.
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353. Effect of Proclamation of Emergency:– While a Proclamation
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of Emergency is in operation, then–
(a) notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the executive power
of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to any State
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as to the manner in which the executive power thereof is to be
exercised;
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(b) the power of Parliament to make Laws with respect to any matter
shall include power to make Laws conferring powers and imposing
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duties, or authorising the conferring of powers and the imposition
of duties, upon the Union or officers and authorities of the Union
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as respects that matter, notwithstanding that it is one which is not
enumerated in the Union List:
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[Provided that where a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation only
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in any part of the territory of India,–

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(i) the executive power of the Union to give directions under Clause
(a), and
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(ii) the power of Parliament to make Laws under Clause (b),

shall also extend to any State other than a State in which or in
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any part of which the Proclamation of Emergency is in operation

if and in so far as the security of India or any part of the territory
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thereof is threatened by activities in or in relation to the part of

the territory of India in which the Proclamation of Emergency is
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in operation.]
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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Section 37, w.e.f.
20.6.1979.
2. Clause(5) omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Section 37,
w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
354. Application of provisions relating to distribution of revenues

while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation:– (1) The President
may, while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, by order direct
that all or any of the provisions of Arts. 268 to 279 shall for such period,
not extending in any case beyond the expiration of the financial year in which
such Proclamation ceases to operate, as may be specified in the order, have
effect subject to such exceptions or modifications as he thinks fit.
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(2) Every order made under Clause (1) shall, as soon as may be after
it is made, be laid before each House of Parliament.
355. Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression
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and internal disturbance:– It shall be the duty of the Union to protect
every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure
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that the Government of every State is carried on in accordance with the
provisions of this Constitution.
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Caselaw
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Influx of large number of foreigners across boundaries include “war”. States
are entitled to be protected by the Centre. Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of
India and another, AIR 2005 SC 2920 = 2005 AIR SCW 3393.
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356. Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in
States:– (1) If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor
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of a State or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the

Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the
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provisions of this Constitution, the President may by Proclamation–

(a) assume to himself all or any of the functions of the Government
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of the State and all or any of the powers vested in or exercisable

by the Governor or any body or authority in the State other than
the Legislature of the State;
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(b) declare that the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be
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exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament;

(c) make such incidental and consequential provisions as appear to the
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President to be necessary or desirable for giving effect to the objects

of the Proclamation, including provisions for suspending in whole
or in part the operation of any provisions of this Constitution relating
to any body or authority in the State:
Provided that nothing in this Clause shall authorise the President to
assume to himself any of the powers vested in or exercisable by a High
Court, or to suspend in whole or in part the operation of any provision

of this Constitution relating to High Courts.
(2) Any such Proclamation may be revoked or varied by a subsequent
Proclamation.
(3) Every Proclamation under this Article shall be laid before each House
of Parliament and shall, except where it is a Proclamation revoking a previous
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Proclamation, cease to operate at the expiration of two months unless before
the expiration of that period it has been approved by resolutions of both
Houses of Parliament:
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Provided that if any such Proclamation (not being a Proclamation
revoking a previous Proclamation) is issued at a time when the House of
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the People is dissolved or the dissolution of the House of the People takes
place during the period of two months referred to in this Clause, and if
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a resolution approving the Proclamation has been passed by the Council
of States, but no resolution with respect to such Proclamation has been passed
or
by the House of the People before the expiration of that period, the
Proclamation shall cease to operate at the expiration of thirty days from the
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date on which the House of the People first sits after its reconstitution unless
before the expiration of the said period of thirty days a resolution approving
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the Proclamation has been also passed by the House of the People.
(4) A Proclamation so approved shall, unless revoked, cease to operate
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on the expiration of a period of 1[six months from the date of issue of the
Proclamation]:
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in force of such a Proclamation is passed by both Houses of Parliament,
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the Proclamation shall, unless revoked, continue in force for a further period
of 2[six months] from the date on which under this Clause it would otherwise
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have ceased to operate, but no such Proclamation shall in any case remain
in force for more than three years:
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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Section 38, for “one year
from the date of the passing of the second of the resolutions approving the Proclamation
under clause(3)”, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
Provided further that if the dissolution of the House of the People takes
place during any such period of 1[six months] and a resolution approving
the continuance in force of such Proclamation has been passed by the Council
of States, but no resolution with respect to the continuance in force of such
Proclamation has been passed by the House of the People during the said
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reconstitution unless before the expiration of the said period of thirty days
a resolution approving the continuance in force of the Proclamation has been
also passed by the House of the People:
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[Provided also that in the case of the Proclamation issued under clause
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(1) on the 11th day of May, 1987 with respect to the State of Punjab,
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the reference in the first proviso to this Clause to “three years” shall be
construed as a reference to 3[five years].]
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[(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in Clause (4), a resolution with
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respect to the continuance in force of a Proclamation approved under Clause

or
(3) for any period beyond the expiration of one year from the date of issue
of such Proclamation shall not be passed by either House of Parliament
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unless–
(a) a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, in the whole of India
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or, as the case may be, in the whole or any part of the State,
at the time of the passing of such resolution, and
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(b) the Election Commission certifies that the continuance in force of

the Proclamation approved under Clause (3) during the period
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specified in such resolution is necessary on account of difficulties

in holding general elections to the Legislative Assembly of the State
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concerned:]
[Provided that nothing in this Clause shall apply to the Proclamation
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issued under Clause (1) on the 11th day of May, 1987 with respect to
the State of Punjab.]
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w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Sixty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1990, Section 2.
3. Subs. by the Constitution (Sixty-eighth Amndt.) Act, 1991, Section 2.
4. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amndt.) Act, 1978, Section 38.
357. Exercise of Legislative powers under Proclamation issued

under Art. 356:– (1) Where by a Proclamation issued under Clause (1)
of Art. 356, it has been declared that the powers of the Legislature of the
State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament, it shall
be competent–
(a) for Parliament to confer on the President the power of the Legislature
of the State to make Laws, and to authorise the President to
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delegate, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose,
the power so conferred to any other authority to be specified by
him in that behalf;
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(b) for Parliament, or for the President or other authority in whom such
power to make Laws is vested under sub-clause (a), to make Laws
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conferring powers and imposing duties, or authorising the conferring
of powers and the imposition of duties, upon the Union or officers
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and authorities thereof;
(c) for the President to authorise when the House of the People is
or
not in session expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the State
pending the sanction of such expenditure by Parliament.
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[(2) Any Law made in exercise of the power of the Legislature of
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the State by Parliament or the President or other authority referred to in

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sub-clause (a) of Clause (1) which Parliament or the President or such other
authority would not, but for the issue of a Proclamation under Art. 356,
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have been competent to make shall, after the Proclamation has ceased to
operate, continue in force until altered or repealed or amended by a competent
Legislature or other authority.]
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358. Suspension of provisions of Article 19 during emergencies:–

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[(1)] 3[While a Proclamation of Emergency declaring that the security of
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India or any part of the territory thereof is threatened by war or by external

aggression is in operation], nothing in Art. 19 shall restrict the power of
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the State as defined in Part III to make any Law or to take any executive
action which the State would but for the provisions contained in that Part
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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 51,

w.e.f. 3.1.1977.
2. Article 358 re-numbered as Clause (1) thereof by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment)
Act, 1978, Sec. 39, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
3. Subs. for “While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation” by the Constitution (Forty-
fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec. 39, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
be competent to make or to take, but any Law so made shall, to the extent
of the incompetency, cease to have effect as soon as the Proclamation ceases
to operate, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before
the Law so ceases to have effect:
[Provided that 2[where such Proclamation of Emergency] is in operation
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only in any part of the territory of India, any such Law may be made, or
any such executive action may be taken, under this article in relation to or
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in any State or Union territory in which or in any part of which the
Proclamation of Emergency is not in operation, if and in so far as the security
of India or any part of the territory thereof is threatened by activities in
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or in relation to the part of the territory of India in which the Proclamation
of Emergency is in operation.]
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[(2) Nothing in Clause (1) shall apply–
(a) to any Law which does not contain a recital to the effect that such
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Law is in relation to the Proclamation of Emergency in operation
when it is made; or
or
(b) to any executive action taken otherwise than under a Law containing
such a recital.]
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359. Suspension of the enforcement of the rights conferred by
Part III during emergencies:– (1) Where a Proclamation of Emergency
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is in operation, the President may by order delcare that the right to move
any Court for the enforcement of such of 4[the rights conferred by Part III
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(except Articles 20 and 21)] as may be mentioned in the order and all
proceedings pending in any Court for the enforcement of the rights so
mentioned shall remain suspended for the period during which the Proclamation
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is in force or for such shorter period as may be specified in the order.

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[(1A) While an order made under Clause (1) mentioning any of 4[of
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the rights conferred by Part III (except Articles 20 and 21)] is in operation,
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nothing in that Part conferring those rights shall restrict the power of the
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1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec. 52, w.e.f. 3.1.1977.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec. 39, for “where
a Proclamation of Emergency”, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec. 39, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
4. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec. 40, for “the rights
conferred by Part III”, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
5. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-eighth Amendment) Act, 1975, Sec. 7, (retrospectively).
State as defined in the said Part to make any Law or to take any executive
action which the State would but for the provisions containing in that Part
be competent to make or to take, but any Law so made shall, to the extent
of the incompetency, cease to have effect as soon as the order aforesaid
ceases to operate, except as respects things done or omitted to be done
before the Law so ceases to have effect.]
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in any part of the territory of India, any such Law may be made, or any
such executive action may be taken, under this Article in relation to or in
any State or Union Territory in which or in any part of which the Proclamation
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of Emergency is not in operation, if and in so far as the security of India
or any part of the territory thereof is threatened by activities in or in relation
to the part of the territory of India in which the Proclamation of Emergency
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is in operation.]
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[(1B) Nothing in Clause (1A) shall apply–
(a) to any Law which does not contain a recital to the effect that such
or
Law is in relation to the Proclamation of Emergency in operation
when it is made; or
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(b) to any executive action taken otherwise than under a Law containing
such a recital.]
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(2) An order made as aforesaid may extend to the whole or any part
of the territory of India:
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in a part of the territory of India, any such order shall not extend to any
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other part of the territory of India unless the President, being satisfied that
the security of India or any part of the territory thereof is threatened by
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activities in or in relation to the part of the territory of India in which the

Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, considers such extension to be
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necessary.]
(3) Every order made under Clause (1) shall, as soon as may be after
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it is made, be laid before each House of Parliament.
[359A. Application of this Part to the State of Punjab:–

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Rep. by the Constitution (Sixty - third Amendment) Act, 1989,

S. 3, w.e.f. 6-1-1990.]
360. Provisions as to financial emergency:– (1) If the President
is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit
of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, he may by
a Proclamation make a declaration to that effect.
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[(2) A Proclamation issued under Clause (1)–
(a) may be revoked or varied by a subsequent Proclamation;
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(b) shall be laid before each House of Parliament;
(c) shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before
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the expiration of that period it has been approved by resolutions
of both Houses of Parliament :
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Provided that if any such Proclamation is issued at a time when the
House of the People has been dissolved or the dissolution of the House
or
of the People takes place during the period of two months referred to in
sub-clause (c), and if a resolution approving the Proclamation has been passed
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by the Council of States, but no resolution with respect to such Proclamation
has been passed by the House of the People before the expiration of that
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reconstitution unless before the expiration of the said period of thirty days
a resolution approving the Proclamation has been also passed by the House
of the People.]
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(3) During the period any such Proclamation as is mentioned in Clause

(1) is in operation, the executive authority of the Union shall extend to the
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giving of directions to any State to observe such canons of financial propriety

as may be specified in the directions, and to the giving of such other directions
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as the President may deem necessary and adequate for the purpose.
(4) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution–
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(a) any such direction may include–
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec.40, w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Sec.41, for Clause (2)
w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
(i) a provision requiring the reduction of salaries and allowances of

all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs
of a State;
(ii) a provision requiring all Money Bills or other Bills to which the
provisions of Art. 207 apply to be reserved for the consideration
of the President after they are passed by the Legislature of the
State;
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(b) it shall be competent for the President during the period any
Proclamation issued under this Article is in operation to issue
directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any
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class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union
including the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
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Comments
Articles 352 to 360:-- There are three types of emergencies: (1) National
or
emergency; (2) Emergency in the State; and (3) Financial emergency. President
can impose any of these three emergencies. He can impose national emergency
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after the full Cabinet requests the President to do so in writing. It is therefore
essential that there should be a consideration about the necessity of emergency
by the full Cabinet and secondly the request made to the President to impose
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emergency must be in writing. Here the Cabinet means all the members of the
Cabinet rank excluding such of those members who are not Cabinet members.
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The national emergency can be invoked only in cases where there exist a state
of war or impending war with foreign countries. It can also be imposed in case
where there exists internal rebellion. Popular agitations against the Government
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will amount to mere law and order problem and cannot be treated as internal
rebellion. Rebellion means an armed insurrection. A mere extortation to the
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Government servants, to the army personnel, or to police personnel to refuse

to accept the orders from the executive does not amount to rebellion. In the
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case of imposing emergency in a State, the conditions require for issuance of

Presidential proclamation are that there exist situation when the administration
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of State cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution and that there
exists widespread internal disturbances. The expression ‘administration cannot be
carried on in accordance with the Constitution’ includes defiance by the States
1. Clause (5) omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, Section 41,
w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
to comply with the directions of the Union Government. If no Ministry whether

by the majority or by a minority or by coalition could be formed, it is also
a ground for imposition of President’s rule. During the continuance of the
emergency the President may suspend the operation of any of the fundamental
rights. This only means that the Courts during the emergency cannot interfere
in any manner if any breaches in fundamental rights occur. Claims arising out
of the breaches can be raised after the ceasure of emergency. That is why
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after the national emergency ceases the Parliament enacts a law called the statute
of indemnity so that no such claim can be raised even after the emergency.
If no such act of indemnity is passed all acts which infringe the fundamental
rights during emergency can be questioned in a Court of Law and compensations
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claimed. It is not open to the President to suspend the operation of the fundamental
rights guaranteed under Article 20 and 21 of the Constitution of India.
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Financial emergency means a situation where creditworthiness of the Union
Government and of the States is doubted. Mere financial difficulty in meeting
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any expenditure is not a ground for imposing financial emergency. During the
financial emergency the President may issue directives to the Union and States
or
to observe economy in expenditure. He may direct salaries payable to the staff
including the Judges may be reduced. The cuts in salary so effected may be
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returned immediately after the declaration of emergency ceases. Even though the
Constitution does not speak of payment of the withheld part of the salary it
is reasonably assumed that payment of the arrears can be made when the Union
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and the State regain solvency. The President may during the financial emergency
suspend fulfilment of any contractual obligations. If any payments are withheld,
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the same may be paid after the financial emergency ceases. If withheld obligations
and payments are not satisfied after the financial emergency it shall not be counted
as a Constitutional infringement. This chapter gave rise to several disputes. It
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was once held that imposition of emergency can deprive the people of right
to life itself and that the President has power to suspend Articles 20 and 21.
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This situation is since been changed because of the Constitutional amendment

whereby the President has no power to suspend the operation of Articles 20
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and 21 during the emergency. The other dispute is about President’s power to
promulgate emergency in the State. In this context whether the Governor while
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recommending the President’s rule has or has not acted bona fide the Courts
have since held that the Governor shall act bona fide without any other motivation.
The Supreme Court has in fact held in a Bihar case that since the Governor
acted mala fide a declaration of emergency as unconstitutional was set aside.
[S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, AIR 1994 SC 1918; Rameswar Prasad v.
Union of India, AIR 2006 SC 980].
Art. 361 Miscellaneous 289
PART-XIX
MISCELLANEOUS
361. Protection of President and Governors and Rajpramukhs:–
(1) The President, or the Governor or Rajpramukh of a State, shall not
be answerable to any Court for the exercise and performance of the powers
and duties of his office or for any act done or purporting to be done by
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him in the exercise and performance of those powers and duties:
Provided that the conduct of the President may be brought under review
by any Court, tribunal or body appointed or designated by either House
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of Parliament for the investigation of a charge under Art. 61:
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Provided further that nothing in this clause shall be construed as restricting
the right of any person to bring appropriate proceedings against the Government
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of India or the Government of a State.
(2) No criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued
or
against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any Court during his
term of office.
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(3) No process for the arrest or imprisonment of the President, or the
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Governor of a State, shall issue from any Court during his term of office.
(4) No civil proceedings in which relief is claimed against the President,
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or the Governor of a State, shall be instituted during his term of office in

any Court in respect of any act done or purporting to be done by him in
his personal capacity, whether before or after he entered upon his office
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as President, or as Governor of such State, until the expiration of two months

next after notice in writing has been delivered to the President or the
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Governor, as the case may be, or left at his office stating the nature of the
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proceedings, the cause of action therefor, the name, description and place
of residence of the party by whom such proceedings are to be instituted
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and the relief which he claims.

Comments
Article 361:-- Article 361 speaks of immunity of the President and the
Governor from the proceedings in Court of Law, civil and criminal. The position
in this regard may be summarised as follows:
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(1) Acts done by the President or Action can be questioned

the Governor in official capacity through proceedings initiated
during the period of their office. against the Government. The
President or the Governor
shall not be made parties.
If they are made parties their
names would be struck off.
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(2) Acts done by the President or No civil proceedings can be
the Governor in personal capacity filed except after serving on
during the period of office. them a two months’ notice.
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(3) Acts done by President and No civil proceedings can be
Governor in personal capacity filed except after serving on
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prior to taking office. them a two months’ notice.
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(4) Acts done by the President and Proceedings can be taken
the Governor in official capacity against Government only.
when bona fides are questioned.
or
Officers may represent
the President or the Governor.
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(5) Criminal acts done by the No action can be taken
President or Governor prior against the President or the
to taking office. Governor during the time
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they hold office. After they

remit office the proceedings
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if already initiated will get

revived and if not already
initiated they can be initiated
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afresh after they remit office.

(6) Criminal acts done by the No action can be taken during
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President and Governor during the period when they hold

the period of office. office. They can be initiated
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and proceeded with after they

remit office.
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(7) Can contempt proceedings No contempt proceedings

taken against the President can be taken.
and the Governor.
Art. 361A Miscellaneous 291
(8) Can any Court insist on the No. If the President or the
presence of the President Governor so chooses, he can
or the Governor in the Court appear before the Court.
There is one instance in which
President V.V. Giri appeared
in person before the Supreme
Court in his election case.
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(9) Acts for which the President Enquiry into the charges
can be impeached. against the President can be
enquired into by a Committee
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set up by the Parliament, even
as the President is functioning
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in his office. There is no case
of impeachment of the Presi-
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dent. The only case of im-
peachment is that of Justice
or Ramaswamy of the Supreme
Court.
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[361A. Protection of publication of proceedings of Parliament and
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State Legislatures:– (1) No person shall be liable to any proceedings, civil

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or criminal, in any Court in respect of the publication in a newspaper of

a substantially true report of any proceedings of either House of Parliament
or the Legislative Assembly, or, as the case may be, either House of the
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Legislature, of a State, unless the publication is proved to have been made

with malice :
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Provided that nothing in this Clause shall apply to the publication of

any report of the proceedings of a secret sitting of either House of Parliament
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or the Legislative Assembly, or, as the case may be, either House of the
Legislature, of a State.
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(2) Clause (1) shall apply in relation to reports or matters broadcast

by means of wireless telegraphy as part of any programme or service provided
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by means of a broadcasting station as it applies in relation to reports or

matters published in a newspaper.
Explanation:– In this Article, “newspaper” includes a news agency
report containing material for publication in a newspaper.]
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, S. 42, w.e.f. 20.6.1979.
Comments
Article 361A:-- Article 361-A deals with the publication of proceedings

of the Parliament and legislatures of the States. It states that no civil or criminal
action lies against the publisher for anything published by him so long as the
publication is substantially true and such publication is made without any malice.
What all that has been stated and what all that has occurred in the House can
be reported. If what is published is prohibited by the Speaker, it shall not be
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published and what the Speaker deletes from the speeches of the members shall
not also be published. Republication from the authorised publications of the
Parliament and Assemblies is permissible and the question of any motive or malice
does not arise in such publications.
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[361B. Disqualification for appointment on remunerative political
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post:– A member of a House belonging to any political party who is
disqualified for being a member of the House under paragraph 2 of the Tenth
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Schedule shall also be disqualified to hold any remunerative political post
for duration of the period commencing from the date of his disqualification
or
till the date on which the term of his office as such member would expire
or till the date on which he contests an election to a House and is declared
elected, whichever is earlier.
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Explanation:– For the purposes of this article,–
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(a) the expression “House” has the meaning assigned to it in clause

(a) of paragraph 1 of the Tenth Schedule;
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(b) the expression “remunerative political post” means any office:–

(i) under the Government of India or the Government of a State where
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the salary or remuneration for such office is paid out of the public
revenue of the Government of India or the Government of the State,
as the case may be; or
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(ii) under a body, whether incorporated or not, which is wholly or

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partially owned by the Government of India or the Government

of a State and the salary or remuneration for such office is paid
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by such body.
except where such salary or remuneration paid is compensatory
in nature.]
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Ninety-first Amndt.) Act, 2003, w.e.f. 2-1-2004.
Comments
Article 361B:-- Article 361-B states that the member who suffers a
disqualification on grounds of defection as provided under Schedule X, is also
disqualified from holding any remunerative political post under the Union or the
State Government. If he is disqualified for being Parliamentarian, he is disqualified
to hold any remunerative post under the Union as well as under the State as
the case may be.
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The expression ‘remunerative political post’ means any political office to
which any remuneration is prescribed whether in cash or in any other form.
Political office means any office other than civil post. If Parliament member
is appointed as a temple trustee by the State Government or if an MLA is appointed
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as a member of language commission set up by the Union Government he will
lose his office if he suffers a disqualification under Anti Defection Law.
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362. Rights and privileges of Rulers of Indian States:– [Rep. by
the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971, S. 2.]
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363. Bar to interference by Courts in disputes arising out of
certain treaties, agreements, etc.:– (1) Notwithstanding anything in this
or
Constitution but subject to the provisions of Art. 143, neither the Supreme
Court nor any other Court shall have jurisdiction in any dispute arising out
of any provision of a treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or
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other similar instrument which was entered into or executed before the
commencement of this Constitution by any Ruler of an Indian State and to
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which the Government of the Dominion of India or any of its predecessor

Goverments was a party and which has or has been continued in operation
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after such commencement, or in any dispute in respect of any right accruing

under or any liability or obligation arising out of any of the provisions of
this Constitution relating to any such treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement,
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sanad or other similar instrument.

(2) In this Article–
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(a) “Indian State” means any territory recognised before the

commencement of this Constitution by His Majesty or the Government
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of the Dominion of India as being such a State; and

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(b) “Ruler” includes the Prince, Chief or other person recognised before
such commencement by His Majesty or the Government of the
Dominion of India as the Ruler of any Indian State.
Caselaw
Jewellery of ex-ruler of Jammu & Kashmir belong to the State. Dr. Karan
Singh v. State of J&K, 2004 AIR SCW 2973.
[363A. Recognition granted to Rulers of Indian States to cease

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and privy purses to be abolished:– Notwithstanding anything in this

Constitution or in any Law for the time being in force–
(a) the Prince, Chief or other person who, at any time before the
commencement of the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act,
1971, was recognised by the President as the Ruler of an Indian
State or any person who, at any time before such commencement,
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was recognised by the President as the successor of such Ruler
shall, on and from such commencement, cease to be recognised
as such Ruler or the successor of such Ruler;
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(b) on and from the commencement of the Constitution (Twenty-sixth
Amendment) Act, 1971, privy purse is abolished and all rights,
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liabilities and obligations in respect of privy purse are extinguished
and accordingly the Ruler or, as the case may be, the successor
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of such Ruler, referred to in Clause (a) or any other person shall
not be paid any sum as privy purse.]
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Comments
Articles 363 and 363-A:-- Articles 363 and 363-A have since become
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obsolete. Under Article 363 it is provided that no Court including Supreme Court
shall have any jurisdiction to interpret the terms of treaties entered into between
the Union, dominion of India or the Government of India with the erstwhile
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rules of the native States and Article 363-A abolishes the payment of privy purses
to those rulers and the terms of accession entered into by the native States
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numbering about 565. They all acceded to India in 1947. As a compensation

all the Princess were sanctioned payment of certain amounts called privy purses.
When the Government of India decided to abolish such payments (they were
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paid privy purses from 1947 to 1971) it became necessary that the Constitution
has to be amended so as to enable the Union Government to deal with those
Princess and thereby stop payment of privy purses.
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364. Special provisions as to major ports and aerodromes:– (1)

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Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may by public

notification direct that as from such date as may be specified in the notification–
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(a) any Law made by Parliament or by the Legislature of a State shall

not apply to any major port or aerodrome or shall apply thereto
subject to such exceptions or modifications as may be specified
in the notification, or
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971, Section 3.
(b) any existing Law shall cease to have effect in any major port or
aerodrome except as respects things done or omitted to be done
before the said date, or shall in its application to such port or
aerodrome have effect subject to such exceptions or modifications
as may be specified in the notification.
(2) In this Article–
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(a) “major port” means a port declared to be a major port by or
under any Law made by Parliament or any existing Law and
includes all areas for the time being included within the limits of
such port;
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(b) “aerodrome” means aerodrome as defined for the purposes of the
enactments relating to airways, aircraft and air navigation.
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Comments
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Article 364:-- This Article deals with conferring power on the Union
Government to deal with any and all subjects connected with major ports and
or
aerodromes. This provision is made firstly to see that all the ports and aerodromes
can be used by all the States and yet the entire control, ownership and
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administration of the airports and aerodromes vests with the Union.
365. Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions
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given by the Union:– Where any State has failed to comply with, or to
give effect to, any directions given in the exercise of the executive power
of the Union under any of the provisions of this Constitution, it shall be
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lawful for the President to hold that a situation has arisen in which the
Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the
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provisions of this Constitution.

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Article 365:-- The failure of the State Government to comply with the
directions issued by the Union amounts to a situation in which Government of
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the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution. It implies

that the States are bound to comply with all the directions the Union may issue.
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This Article supports the view that India is a unitary State and that the Union
is supreme and it governs country through Governors. The contention that the
post of the Governor shall be abolished is not tenable. Without the Governor
overlooking the State administration and the laws the Union Government cannot
effectively function and discharge its duties and obligations to the people. Without
the power to issue directions to the State and the compelling need for the State
to observe them Union Government cannot function with success.
366. Definitions:– In this Constitution, unless the context otherwise

requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby respectively
assigned to them, that is to say–
(1) “agricultural income” means agricultural income as defined for the
purposes of the enactments relating to Indian income-tax;
(2) “an Anglo-Indian” means a person whose father or any of whose
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other male progenitors in the male line is or was of European descent but
who is domiciled within the territory of India and is or was born within such
territory of parents habitually resident therein and not established there for
temporary purposes only;
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(3) “Article” means an Article of this Constitution;
(4) “borrow” includes the raising of money by the grant of annuities,
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and “loan” shall be construed accordingly;
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(5) “Clause” means a Clause of the Article in which the expression
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occurs;
(6) “corporation tax” means any tax on income, so far as that tax
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is payable by companies and is a tax in the case of which the following
conditions are fulfilled:–
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(a) that it is not chargeable in respect of agricultural income;

(b) that no deduction in respect of the tax paid by companies is, by
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any enactments which may apply to the tax, authorised to be made

from dividends payable by the companies to individuals;
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(c) that no provision exists for taking the tax so paid into account in
computing for the purposes of Indian income-tax the total income
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of individuals receiving such dividends, or in computing the Indian

income-tax payable by, or refundable to, such individuals;
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(7) “corresponding Province”, “corresponding Indian State” or

“corresponding State” means in cases of doubt such Province, Indian State
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or State as may be determined by the President to be the corresponding

Province, the corresponding Indian State or the corresponding State, as the
case may be, for the particular purpose in question;
1. Clause (4A) omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, Sec. 11,
w.e.f. 13-4-1978.
(8) “debt” includes any liability in respect of any obligation to repay

capital sums by way of annuity and any liability under any guarantee, and
“debt charges” shall be construed accordingly;
(9) “estate duty” means a duty to be assessed on or by reference
to the principal value, ascertained in accordance with such Rules as may
be prescribed by or under Laws made by Parliament or the Legislature of
a State relating to the duty, of all property passing upon death or deemed,
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under the provisions of the said Laws, so to pass;
(10) “existing Law” means any Law, Ordinance, Order, bye-law, Rule
or regulation passed or made before the commencement of this Constitution
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by any Legislature, authority or person having power to make such a Law,
Ordinance, Order, bye-law, Rule or regulation;
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(11) “Federal Court” means the Federal Court constituted under the
Government of India Act, 1935;
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(12) “goods” includes all materials, commodities, and Articles;
or
(13) “guarantee” includes any obligation undertaken before the
commencement of this Constitution to make payments in the event of the
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profits of an undertaking falling short of a specified amount;
(14) “High Court” means any Court which is deemed for the purposes
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of this Constitution to be a High Court for any State and includes–

(a) any Court in the territory of India constituted or reconstituted under
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this Constitution as a High Court, and

(b) any other Court in the territory of India which may be declared
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by Parliament by Law to be a High Court for all or any of the

purposes of this Constitution;
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(15) “Indian State” means any territory which the Government of the
Dominion of India recognised as such a State;
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(16) “Part” means a Part of this Constitution;

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(17) “pension” means a pension, whether contributory or not, of any

kind whatsoever payable to or in respect of any person, and includes retired
pay so payable; a gratuity so payable and any sum or sums so payable
by way of the return, with or without interest thereon or any other addition
thereto, of subscriptions to a provident fund;
(18) “Proclamation of Emergency” means a Proclamation issued under

Clause (1) of Art. 352;
(19) “public notification” means a notification in the Gazette of India,
or, as the case may be, the Official Gazette of a State;
(20) “railway” does not include–
(a) a tramway wholly within a municipal area, or
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(b) any other line of communication wholly situated in one State and
declared by Parliament by Law not to be a railway;
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[(22) “Ruler” means the Prince, Chief or other person who, at any
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time before the commencement of the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment)
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Act, 1971, was recognised by the President as the Ruler of an Indian State
or any person who, at any time before such commencement, was recognised
by the President as the successor of such Ruler;]
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(23) “Schedule” means a Schedule to this Constitution;
(24) “Scheduled Castes” means such castes, races or tribes or parts
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of or groups within such castes, races or tribes as are deemed under Art.
341 to be Scheduled Castes for the purposes of this Constitution;
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(25) “Scheduled Tribes” means such tribes or tribal communities or

parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed
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under Art. 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this Constitution;
(26) “securities” includes stock;
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(27) “sub-clause” means a sub-clause of the Clause in which the
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expression occurs;
(28) “taxation” includes the imposition of any tax or impost, whether
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general or local or special, and “tax” shall be construed accordingly;

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1. Clause (21) omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 29 and
Schedule.
2. Subs. by the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971, Section 4, for
Clause (22).
3. Clause (26A) omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, Section
11. w.e.f. 13-4-1978.
(29) “tax on income” includes a tax in the nature of an excess profits

tax;
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[(29A) “tax on the sale or purchase of goods” includes–
(a) a tax on the transfer, otherwise than in pursuance of a contract,
of property in any goods for cash, deferred payment or other
valuable consideration;
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(b) a tax on the transfer of property in goods (whether as goods or
in some other form) involved in the execution of a works contract;
(c) a tax on the delivery of goods on hire-purchase or any system
of payment by instalments;
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(d) a tax on the transfer of the right to use any goods for any purpose
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(whether or not for a specified period) for cash, deferred payment
or other valuable consideration;
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(e) a tax on the supply of goods by any unincorporated association
or body of persons to a member thereof for cash, deferred payment
or
or other valuable consideration;
(f) a tax on the supply, by way of or as part of any service or in
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any other manner whatsoever, of goods, being food or any other
Article for human consumption or any drink (whether or not
intoxicating), where such supply or service, is for cash, deferred
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payment or other valuable consideration,

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and such transfer, delivery or supply of any goods shall be deemed to be

a sale of those goods by the person making the transfer, delivery or supply
and a purchase of those goods by the person to whom such transfer, delivery
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or supply is made;]
[(30) “Union Territory” means any Union Territory specified in the
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First Schedule and includes any other territory comprised within the territory
of India but not specified in that Schedule.]
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Article 366:-- This Article furnishes definitions for some terms used in
the Constitution. The meanings given are applicable in so far as those terms
occurring in the Constitution. It is not correct to assume that the definitions
1. Inserted by the Constitution (Forty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1982, Section 4.

2. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 29 and Schedule, for
Clause (30).
given in the Constitution shall bear the same meaning when they are used in
other laws made by the Union or the States.
Caselaw
Mere agreement to do service is not service agreement. 2005 AIR SCW

4073.
Tax on interest imposed on the banks cannot be shifted to the borrowers
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of loans. 2004 AIR SCW 2491.
Entry tax being compensatory does not offend Art. 301. 2004 AIR SCW
3427.
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Royalty is not tax. It may be payable to State or to any individual. 2004
AIR SCW 5998.
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Work of photographers is not a works contract. Sales tax cannot be
imposed on photographers. M/s. Rainbow Colour Lab and another v. State of
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Madhya Pradesh and others, AIR 2000 SC 808.
Art. 366(12):-- Sale of goods includes sale of computer software. Tata
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Consultancy Services v. State of Andhra Pradesh, AIR 2005 SC 371.
Art. 366(24):-- Election of forward caste woman married to Scheduled
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caste husband – Though she would not be entitled to the benefit under Art.
15(4) and Art. 16(4), she is entitled to contest for election in reserved constituency.
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Ms. Sunita v. Krishan Lal and others, AIR 2005 Del. 284.
367. Interpretation:– (1) Unless the context otherwise requires, the
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General Clauses Act, 1897, shall, subject to any adaptations and modifications
that may be made therein under Art. 372, apply for the interpretation of
this Constitution as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of the Legislature
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(2) Any reference in this Constitution to Acts or Laws of, or made
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by, Parliament, or to Acts or Laws of, or made by, the Legislature of a

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State 1[xxx], shall be construed as including a reference to an Ordinance

made by the President or, to an Ordinance made by a Governor, as the
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case may be.

(3) For the purposes of this Constitution “foreign State” means any
State other than India:
Art. 368 Amendment of the Constitution 301
Provided that, subject to the provisions of any Law made by Parliament,

the President may by Order declare any State not to be a foreign State
for such purposes as may be specified in the Order.
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Article 367:-- It is a matter of great significance to note while interpreting

the Constitution it is necessary to apply the rules of interpretation embodied in
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the General Clauses Act. The significance for this lies in the fact that the
Constitution-makers intend that the rules of jurisprudence prevalent in India prior
to the Constitution shall continue even after the Constitution comes into force.
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368 1[Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure
therefor]:– 2[(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament
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may in exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation
or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedure
or
laid down in this Article.]
[(2)] An Amendment of this Constitution may be initiated only by the
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introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament, and
when the Bill is passed in each House by a majority of the total membership
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of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members
of that House present and voting, 4[it, shall be presented to the President
who shall give his assent to the Bill and thereupon] the Constitution shall
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stand amended in accordance with the terms of the Bill:

Provided that if such Amendment seeks to make any change in–
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(a) Art. 54, Art. 55, Art. 73, Art. 162 or Art. 241, or
(b) Chapter IV of Part V, Chapter V of Part VI, or Chapter I of
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Part XI, or
(c) any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule, or
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1. Subs. for “Procedure for Amendment of the Constitution” by the Constitution (Twenty-
fourth Amendment) Act, 1971, Section 3.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971, Section 3.
3. Article 368 renumbered as Clause (2) thereof by the Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment)
Act, 1971, Section 3.
4. Subs. for “it shall be presented to the President for his assent and upon such assent being
given to the Bill” by the Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971, Sec. 3.
(d) the representation of States in Parliament, or

(e) the provisions of this Article,
the Amendment shall also require to be ratified by the Legislatures of not
less than one-half of the States 1[xxx] by resolution to that effect passed
by those Legislatures before the Bill making provision for such Amendment
is presented to the President for assent.
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[(3) Nothing in Art. 13 shall apply to any Amendment made under
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this Article.]
[(4) No Amendment of this Constitution (including the provisions of
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Part III) made or purporting to have been made under this Article [whether
before or after the commencement of Section 55 of the Constitution (Forty-
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second Amendment) Act, 1976] shall be called in question in any Court
on any ground.
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(5) For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that there shall
be no limitation whatever on the constituent power of Parliament to amend
or
by way of addition, variation or repeal the provisions of this Constitution
under this Article.]
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Article 368:-- Parliament is invested with power to amend the Constitution

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in any of its provisions. There is no need to convene any new Constituent

Assembly to amend or re-enact any provision in the Constitution. While dealing
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with the amendments to the Constitution, the Parliament sits as Constituent

Assembly. Excepting certain matters, Parliament may approve the amendments
with simple majority of the members attending. In all other matters the Parliament
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shall vote by a majority of the strength of the Parliament or by a majority of

2/3rd members present and voting. The expression ‘persons present in voting’
means ‘those who actually present in the Parliament at the time of voting’. Those
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who walk out or those who abstain from voting are not taken into account.
In respect of certain matters in which the States are interested a ratification
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of the amendment by majority of the States is necessary. Here also if any State
or States do not send their resolutions, their opinion or abstenance is not taken
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into consideration. There are a few cases in which the opinion of States is called
for. In such cases it is only the opinion that is considered by the Union. What
1. The words and letters “specified in Parts A and B of the First Schedule” omitted by
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971, Section 3.
3. Clauses (4) and (5) ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, Sec. 55.
Art. 369 Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions 303
is required is a mere consideration of the opinion of the State. Union is not

obliged to follow the opinion of the State Legislatures. As per the terms of this
Article, the Parliament is competent to amend any part of the Constitution or
any Article. In Golaknath’s case, the Supreme Court held that Parliament is not
competent to amend the fundamental rights. This view was reversed in Kesavananda
Bharati’s case where the Supreme Court however put a condition that the
Parliament even though can amend the fundamental rights, it cannot amend the
Constitution in a manner which negatives the basic features of the Constitution.
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The Supreme Court has spelt the following as basic features: (1) Parliamentary
system; (2) Principle of equality; (3) Rule of law; and (4) Judicial review.
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PROVISIONS]
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369. Temporary power to Parliament to make Laws with respect
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to certain matters in the State List as if they were matters in the
Concurrent List:– Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament
shall, during a period of five years from the commencement of this Constitution,
or
have power to make Laws with respect to the following matters as if they
were enumerated in the Concurrent List, namely:–
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(a) trade and commerce within a State in, and the production, supply
and distribution of, cotton and woollen textiles, raw cotton (including
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ginned cotton and unginned cotton or kapas), cotton seed, paper

(including newsprint), foodstuffs (including edible oilseeds and oil),
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cattle fodder (including oil-cakes and other concentrates), coal

(including coke and derivatives of coal), iron, steel and mica;
(b) offences against Laws with respect to any of the matters mentioned
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in Clause (a), jurisdiction and powers of all Courts except the

Supreme Court with respect to any of those matters, and fees in
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respect of any of those matters but not including fees taken in any
Court;
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but any Law made by Parliament, which Parliament would not but
for the provisions of this Article have been competent to make,
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shall, to the extent of the incompetency, cease to have effect on

the expiration of the said period, except as respects things done
or omitted to be done before the expiration thereof.
1. Subs. for “TEMPORARY AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS” by the Constitution

(Thirteenth Amendment) Act, 1962, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 1-12-1963.
Comments
Article 369:-- Article 369 by itself is a formal provision added to many

of the statutes to provide as to what should happen during the period of transition
from their previous position to the new position created by the enactment. Prior
to the Constitution of India there were several laws which have been in force
and which actually govern several aspects of administration and the life of the
people. In order to provide continuity the President was given power to make
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such adaptations and changes as may be necessary. The power of adaptation,
correction was given to the President for a period of two years only. Any
adaptation, correction and change which is found necessary thereafter to the
existing law can be made only by the Parliament.
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[370. Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and
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Kashmir:– (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,–
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(a) the provisions of Art. 238 shall not apply in relation to the State
of Jammu and Kashmir**;
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(b) the power of Parliament to make Laws for the said State shall
be limited to–
or
(i) those matters in the Union List and the Concurrent List which, in
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consultation with the Government of the State, are declared by the
President to correspond to matters specified in the Instrument of
Accession governing the accession of the State to the Dominion
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of India as the matters with respect to which the Dominion Legislature

may make Laws for that State; and
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(ii) such other matters in the said Lists as, with the concurrence of
the Government of the State, the President may by Order specify.
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1. In exercise of the powers, conferred by this Article the President, on the recommendation
of the Constituent Assembly of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, declared that, as from
the 17th day of November, 1952, the said Article 370 shall be operative with the
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modification that for the Explanation in Clause (1) thereof, the following Explanation is
substituted namely:–
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“Explanation:– For the purposes of this Article, the Government of the State means the
person for the time being recognised by the President on the recommendation of the
Legislative Assembly of the State as the “Sadar-e-Rayasat* of Jammu and Kashmir, acting
on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State for the time being in office.”
* Now “Governor” (Ministry of Law Order No. C.O.44, dated the 15th November, 1952).
**. Art. 238 which was included in Pt.VII has been repealed by the Constitution (Seventh
Amendment) Act, 1956, (S.29 & Sch.) (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
Explanation:– For the purposes of this Article, the Government of

the State means the person for the time being recognised by the President
as the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir acting on the advice of the Council
of Ministers for the time being in office under the Maharaja’s Proclamation
dated the fifth day of March, 1948;
(c) the provisions of Art. 1 and of this Article shall apply in relation
to that State;
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(d) such of the other provisions of this Constitution shall apply in relation
to that State, subject to such exceptions and modifications as the
President may by Order1 specify:
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Provided that no such Order which relates to the matters specified in
the Instrument of Accession of the State referred to in Paragraph (i) of sub-
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clause (b) shall be issued except in consultation with the Government of the
State:
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Provided further that no such Order which relates to matters other than
those referred to in the last preceding proviso shall be issued except with
or
the concurrence of that Government.
(2) If the concurrence of the Government of the State referred to in
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Paragraph (ii) of sub-clause (b) of Clause (1) or in the second proviso to
sub-clause (d) of that clause be given before the Constituent Assembly for
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the purpose of framing the Constitution of the State is convened, it shall

be placed before such Assembly for such decision as it may take thereon.
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(3) Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Article,

the President may, by public notification, declare that this Article shall cease
to be operative or shall be operative only with such exceptions and
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modifications and from such date as he may specify:

Provided that the recommendation of the Constituent Assembly of the
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State referred to in Clause (2) shall be necessary before the President issues
such a notification.
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Comments
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Article 370:-- Article 370 deals with special situation in the relations with
Jammu and Kashmir. The accession of States to India is governed by the terms
of accession under which that State acceded to the Union but subject only to
the condition that Union Government shall not exercise any powers beyond the
subjects specified in the terms of accession.
1. See the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 (C.O. 48).
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[371. Special provision with respect to the States of 2[xxx]

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Maharashtra and Gujarat:– 3[xxx]

(2) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may by
Order made with respect to 4[the State of Maharashtra or Gujarat], provide
for any special responsibility of the Governor for–
(a) the establishment of separate development boards for Vidarbha,
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Marathwada, 5[and the rest of Maharashtra or, as the case may
be,] Saurashtra, Kutch and the rest of Gujarat with the provision
that a report on the working of each of these boards will be placed
each year before the State Legislative Assembly;
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(b) the equitable allocation of funds for developmental expenditure over
the said areas, subject to the requirements of the State as a whole;
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and
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(c) an equitable arrangement providing adequate facilities for technical
education and vocational training, and adequate opportunities for
or
employment in services under the control of the State Government,
in respect of all the said areas, subject to the requirements of the
State as a whole.]
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[371A. Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland:–
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(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,–

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(a) no Act of Parliament in respect of–

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(i) religious or social practices of the Nagas,

(ii) Naga Customary Law and procedure,
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(iii) administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according

to Naga Customary Law,
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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec. 22, for Article 371.
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2. The words “Andhra Pradesh”, omitted by the Constitution (Thirty-second Amendment)

Act, 1973, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 1-7-1974.
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3. Clause(1) omitted by the Constitution (Thirty-second Amendment) Act, 1973, Sec. 2, w.e.f.
1-7-1974.
4. Subs. for “the State of Bombay” by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 (11 of 1960),
Sec. 85, w.e.f. 1-5-1960.
5. Subs. for “the rest of Maharashtra” by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 (11 of 1960),
Section 85, w.e.f. 1-5-1960.
6. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirteenth Amendment) Act, 1962, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 1-12-1963.
Art. 371A Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions 307
(iv) ownership and transfer of land and its resources,

shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly
of Nagaland by a resolution so decides;
(b) The Governor of Nagaland shall have special responsibility with
respect to Law and Order in the State of Nagaland for so long
as in his opinion internal disturbances occurring in the Naga Hills-
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Tuensang Area immediately before the formation of that State
continue therein or in any part thereof and in the discharge of his
functions in relation thereto the Governor shall, after consulting the
Council of Ministers, exercise his individual judgment as to the
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action to be taken:
Provided that if any question arises whether any matter is or is not
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a matter as respect which the Governor is under this sub-clause required
to act in the exercise of his individual judgment, the decision of the Governor
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in his discretion shall be final, and the validity of anything done by the
Governor shall not be called in question on the ground that he ought or
or
ought not to have acted in the exercise of his individual judgment:
Provided further that if the President on receipt of a report from the
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Governor or otherwise is satisfied that it is no longer necessary for the
Governor to have special responsibility with respect to Law and Order in
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the State of Nagaland, he may by Order direct that the Governor shall cease
to have such responsibility with effect from such date as may be specified
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in the Order;
(c) in making his recommendation with respect to any demand for a
grant, the Governor of Nagaland shall ensure that any money
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provided by the Government of India out of the Consolidated Fund

of India for any specific service or purpose is included in the
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demand for a grant relating to that service or purpose and not

in any other demand;
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(d) as from such date as the Governor of Nagaland may by public

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notification in this behalf specify, there shall be established a regional

council for the Tuensang District consisting of thirty-five members
and the Governor shall in his discretion make Rules providing for–
(i) the composition of the regional council and the manner in which
the members of the regional council shall be chosen:
Provided that the Deputy Commissioner of the Tuensang District

shall be the Chairman ex officio of the regional council and the
Vice-Chairman of the regional council shall be elected by the
members thereof from amongst themselves;
(ii) the qualifications for being chosen as, and for being, members of
the regional council;
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(iii) the term of office of, and the salaries and allowances, if any, to
be paid to members of, the regional council;
(iv) the procedure and conduct of business of the regional council;
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(v) the appointment of officers and staff of the regional council and
their conditions of services; and
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(vi) any other matter in respect of which it is necessary to make Rules
for the Constitution and proper functioing of the regional council.
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(2) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, for a period of ten
years from the date of the formation of the State of Nagaland or for such
or
further period as the Governor may, on the recommendation of the regional
council, by public notification specify in this behalf,–
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(a) the administration of the Tuensang District shall be carried on by
the Governor;
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(b) where any money is provided by the Government of India to the

Government of Nagaland to meet the requirements of the State
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of Nagaland as a whole, the Governor shall in his discretion arrange

for an equitable allocation of that money between the Tuensang
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District and the rest of the State;

(c) no Act of the Legislature of Nagaland shall apply to Tuensang
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District unless the Governor, on the recommendation of the regional

council, by public notification so directs and the Governor in giving
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such direction with respect to any such Act may direct that the
Act shall in its application to the Tuensang District or any part
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thereof have effect subject to such exceptions or modifications as

the Governor may specify on the recommendation of the regional
council:
Provided that any direction given under this sub-clause may be given
so as to have retrospective effect;
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(d) the Governor may make regulations for the peace, progress and
good Government of the Tuensang District and any regulations so
made may repeal or amend with retrospective effect, if necessary,
any Act of Parliament or any other Law which is for the time being
applicable to that District;
(e)(i) one of the members representing the Tuensang District in the
Legislative Assembly of Nagaland shall be appointed Minister for
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Tuensang affairs by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister
and the Chief Minister in tendering his advice shall act on the
recommendation of the majority of the members as aforesaid;
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(ii) the Minister for Tuensang affairs shall deal with, and have direct
access to the Governor on, all matters relating to the Tuensang
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District but he shall keep the Chief Minister informed about the
same;
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(f) notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Clause,
the final decision on all matters relating to the Tuensang District
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shall be made by the Governor in his discretion;
(g) in Articles 54 and 55 and Clause (4) of Art. 80, references to
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the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of a State or to
each such member shall include references to the members or
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member of the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland elected by the

regional council established under this Article;
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(h) in Art. 170–

(i) Clause (1) shall, in relation to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland,
have effect as if for the word “sixty”, the words “forty-six” had
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been substituted;
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(ii) in the said Clause, the reference to direct election from territorial
constituencies in the State shall include election by the members
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of the regional council established under this Article;

(iii) in Clauses (2) and (3), references to territorial constituencies shall
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mean references to territorial constituencies in the Kohima and

Mokokchung Districts.
(3) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the foregoing
provisions of this Article, the President may by Order do anything (including
any adoptation or modification of any other Article) which appears to him
to be necessary for the purpose of removing that difficulty:
Provided that no such Order shall be made after the expiration of three
years from the date of the formation of the State of Nagaland.
Explanation:– In this Article, the Kohima, Mokokchung and Tuensang
Districts shall have the same meanings as in the State of Nagaland Act, 1962.]
[371B. Special provision with respect to the State of Assam:–
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Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may, by Order
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made with respect to the State of Assam, provide for the constitution and
functions of a committee of the Legislative Assembly of the State consisting
of members of that Assembly elected from the tribal areas specified in 2[Part
I] of the table appended to Paragraph 20 of the Sixth Schedule and such
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number of other members of that Assembly as may be specified in the Order
and for the modifications to be made in the Rules of procedure of that
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Assembly for the Constitution and proper functioning of such committee.]
[371C. Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur:–
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(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may, by Order
made with respect to the State of Manipur, provide for the Constitution and
or
functions of a Committee of the Legislative Assembly of the State consisting
of members of that Assembly elected from the Hill Areas of that State, for
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the modifications to be made in the Rules of business of the Government
and in the Rules of procedure of the Legislative Assembly of the State and
for any special responsibility of the Governor in Order to secure the proper
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functioning of such committee.

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(2) The Governor shall annually, or whenever so required by the

President, make a report to the President regarding the administration of
the Hill Areas in the State of Manipur and the executive power of the Union
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shall extend to the giving of directions to the State as to the administration

of the said areas.
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Explanation:– In this Article, the expression “Hill Areas” means such

areas as the President may, by Order, declare to be Hill Areas.
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[371D. Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra

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Pradesh:– (1) The President may, by Order made with respect to the State
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1. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 1969, Section 4.

2. Subs. by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (81 of 1971), Section 71,
for “Part A”, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-seventh Amendment) Act, 1971, Section 5, w.e.f.
15.2.1972.
4. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-second Amendment) Act, 1973, Sec. 3, w.e.f. 1-7-1974.
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of Andhra Pradesh provide, having regard to the requirements of the State

as a whole, for equitable opportunities and facilities for the people belonging
to different parts of the State, in the matter of public employment and in
the matter of education, and different provisions may be made for various
parts of the State.
(2) An Order made under Clause (1) may, in particular,–
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(a) require the State Government to organise any class or classes of
posts in a civil service of, or any class or classes of civil posts
under, the State into different local cadres for different parts of
the State and allot in accordance with such principles and procedure
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as may be specified in the Order the persons holding such posts
to the local cadres so organised;
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(b) specify any part or parts of the State which shall be regarded as
the local area–
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(i) for direct recruitment to posts in any local cadre (whether organised
or
in pursuance of an Order under this Article or constituted otherwise)
under the State Government;
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(ii) for direct recruitment to posts in any cadre under any local authority
within the State; and
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(iii) for the purposes of admission to any University within the State
or to any other educational institution which is subject to the control
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of the State Government;

(c) specify the extent to which, the manner in which and the conditions
subject to which, preference or reservation shall be given or made–
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(i) in the matter of direct recruitment to posts in any such cadre referred
to in sub-clause (b) as may be specified in this behalf in the Order;
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(ii) in the matter of admission to any such University or other educational

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institution referred to in sub-clause (b) as may be specified in this

behalf in the Order,
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to or in favour of candidates who have resided or studied for any period

specified in the Order in the local area in respect of such cadre, University
or other educational institution, as the case may be.
(3) The President may, by Order, provide for the constitution of an
Administrative Tribunal for the State of Andhra Pradesh to exercise such
jurisdiction, powers and authority [including any jurisdiction, power and

authority which immediately before the commencement of the Constitution
(Thirty-second Amendment) Act, 1973, was exercisable by any Court (other
than the Supreme Court) or by any Tribunal or other authority] as may be
specified in the Order with respect to the following matters, namely:–
(a) appointment, allotment or promotion to such class or classes of
posts in any civil service of the State, or to such class or classes
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of civil posts under the State, or to such class or classes of posts
under the control of any local authority within the State, as may
be specified in the Order;
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(b) Seniority of persons appointed, allotted or promoted to such class
or classes of posts in any civil service of the State, or to such
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class or classes of civil posts under the State, or to such class
or classes of posts under the control of any local authority within
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the State, as may be specified in the Order;
(c) such other conditions of service of persons appointed, allotted or
or
promoted to such class or classes of civil posts in any civil service
of the State or to such class or classes of civil posts under the
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State or to such class or classes of posts under the control of
any local authority within the State, as may be specified in the
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Order.
(4) An Order made under Clause (3) may–
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(a) authorise the Administrative Tribunal to receive representations for

the redress of grievances relating to any matter within its jurisdiction
as the President may specify in the Order and to make such Orders
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thereon as the Administrative Tribunal deems fit;

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(b) contain such provisions with respect to the powers and authorities
and procedure of the Administrative Tribunal (including provisions
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with respect to the powers of the Administrative Tribunal to punish

for contempt of itself) as the President may deem necessary;
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(c) provide for the transfer to the Administrative Tribunal of such

classes of proceedings, being proceedings relating to matters within
its jurisdiction and pending before any Court (other than the Supreme
Court) or Tribunal or other authority immediately before the
commencement of such Order, as may be specified in the Order;
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(d) contain such supplemental, incidental and consequential provisions

(including provisions as to fees and as to limitation, evidence or
for the application of any Law for the time being in force subject
to any exceptions or modifications) as the President may deem
necessary.
(5) The Order of the Administrative Tribunal finally disposing of any
case shall become effective upon its confirmation by the State Government
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or on the expiry of three months from the date on which the Order is made,
whichever is earlier:
Provided that the State Government may, by special Order made in
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writing and for reasons to be specified therein, modify or annul any Order
of the Administrative Tribunal before it becomes effective and in such a case,
the Order of the Administrative Tribunal shall have effect only in such modified
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form or be of no effect, as the case may be.
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(6) Every special Order made by the State Government under the
proviso to Clause (5) shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made,
before both Houses of the State Legislature.
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(7) The High Court for the State shall not have any powers of
superintendence over the Administrative Tribunal and no Court (other than
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the Supreme Court) or Tribunal shall exercise any jurisdiction, power or
authority in respect of any matter subject to the jurisdiction, power or authority
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of, or in relation to, the Administrative Tribunal.

(8) If the President is satisfied that the continued existence of the
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Administrative Tribunal is not necessary, the President may by Order abolish

the Administrative Tribunal and make such provisions in such Order as he
may deem fit for the transfer and disposal of cases pending before the Tribunal
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immediately before such abolition.

(9) Notwithstanding any judgment, decree or Order of any Court,
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tribunal or other authority,–

(a) no appointment, posting, promotion or transfer of any person–
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(i) made before the 1st day of November, 1956, to any post under
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the Government of, or any local authority within, the State of

Hyderabad as it existed before that date; or
(ii) made before the commencement of the Constitution (Thirty-second
Amendment) Act, 1973, to any post under the Government of,
or any local or other authority within, the State of Andhra Pradesh;
and
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(b) no action taken or thing done by or before any person referred

to in sub-clause (a),
shall be deemed to be illegal or void or ever to have become illegal or
void merely on the ground that the appointment, posting, promotion or transfer
of such person was not made in accordance with any Law, then in force,
providing for any requirement as to residence within the State of Hyderabad
or, as the case may be, within any part of the State of Andhra Pradesh,
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in respect of such appointment, posting, promotion or transfer.
(10) The provisions of this Article and of any Order made by the
President thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything in any other
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provision of this Constitution or in any other Law for the time being in force.]
Caselaw
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Reservation in favour of local candidates in the matrix of 100 point roaster
is not valid. It shall be applied for each subject. Registrar, NTR University of
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Health Sciences, Vijayawada v. Dr. G. Babu Rajendra Prasad and another, AIR
2000 A.P. 389.
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[371E. Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh:–
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Parliament may by Law provide for the establishment of a University in the

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State of Andhra Pradesh.]
[371F. Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim:–
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(a) the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim shall consist of
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not less than thirty members;

(b) as from the date of commencement of the Constitution (Thirty-sixth
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Amendment) Act, 1975 (hereafter in this Article referred to as the

appointed day)–
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(i) the Assembly for Sikkim formed as a result of the elections held
in Sikkim in April, 1974 with thirty-two members elected in the
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said elections (hereinafter referred to as the sitting members) shall

be deemed to be the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim
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duly constituted under this Constitution;

(ii) the sitting members shall be deemed to be the members of the
Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim duly elected under this
Constitution; and
1. Inserted by the Constitution (32nd Amendment) Act, 1973, Section 3, w.e.f. 1.7.1974.
2. Inserted by the Constitution (36th Amendment) Act, 1975, Section 3, w.e.f. 26-4-1975.
Art. 371F Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions 315
(iii) the said Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim shall exercise
the powers and perform the functions of the Legislative Assembly
of a State under this Constitution;
(c) in the case of the Assembly deemed to be the Legislative Assembly
of the State of Sikkim under Clause (b), the references to the period
of 1[five years], in Clause (1) of Art. 172 shall be construed as
references to a period of 2[four years] and the said period of 2[four
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years] shall be deemed to commence from the appointed day;
(d) until other provisions are made by Parliament by Law, there shall
be allotted to the State of Sikkim one seat in the House of the
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People and the State of Sikkim shall form one Parliamentary
constituency to be called the Parliamentary constituency for Sikkim;
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(e) the representative of the State of Sikkim in the House of the People
in existence on the appointed day shall be elected by the members
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of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim;
(f) Parliament may, for the purpose of protecting the rights and interests
or
of the different sections of the population of Sikkim make provision
for the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State
of Sikkim which may be filled by candidates belonging to such
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sections and for the delimitation of the assembly constituencies from
which candidates belonging to such sections alone may stand for
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election to the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim;

(g) the Governor of Sikkim shall have special responsibility for peace
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and for an equitable arrangement for ensuring the social and economic
advancement of different sections of the population of Sikkim and
in the discharge of his special responsibility under this Clause, the
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Governor of Sikkim shall, subject to such directions as the President

may, from time to time, deem fit to issue, act in his discretion;
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(h) all property and assets (whether within or outside the territories
comprised in the State of Sikkim) which immediately before the
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appointed day were vested in the Government of Sikkim or in any

other authority or in any person for the purposes of the Government
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of Sikkim shall, as from the appointed day, vest in the Government

of the State of Sikkim;
1. Subs. for “six years”, by the Constitution (44th Amndt.) Act, 1978, Section 43, w.e.f.
6-9-1979.
2. Subs. for “five years”, by Ibid.
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(i) the High Court functioning as such immediately before the appointed
day in the territories comprised in the State of Sikkim shall, on
and from the appointed day, be deemed to be the High Court
for the State of Sikkim;
(j) all Courts of Civil, Criminal and Revenue jurisdiction, all authorities
and all officers, judicial, executive and Ministerial, throughout the
territory of the State of Sikkim shall continue on and from the
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appointed day to exercise their respective functions subject to the
provisions of this Constitution;
(k) all laws in force immediately before the appointed day in the
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territories comprised in the State of Sikkim or any part thereof
shall continue to be in force therein until amended or repealed by
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a competent Legislature or other competent authority;
(l) for the purpose of facilitating the application of any such Law as
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is referred to in Clause (k) in relation to the administration of the
State of Sikkim and for the purpose of bringing the provisions of
or
any such Law into accord with the provisions of this Constitution,
the President may, within two years from the appointed day, by
Order, make such adaptations and modifications of the law, whether
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by way of repeal or Amendment, as may be necessary or expedient,
and thereupon, every such Law shall have effect subject to the
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adaptations and modifications so made, and any such adaptation

or modification shall not be questioned in any Court of Law;
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(m) neither the Supreme Court nor any other Court shall have jurisdiction
in respect of any dispute or other matter arising out of any treaty,
agreement, engagement or other similar instrument relating to Sikkim
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which was entered into or executed before the appointed day and
to which the Government of India or any of its predecessor
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Government was a party, but nothing in this Clause shall be

construed to derogate from the provisions of Art. 143;
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(n) the President may, by public notification, extend with such restrictions
or modifications as he thinks fit to the State of Sikkim any enactment
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which is in force in a State in India at the date of the notification;

(o) if any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the foregoing
provisions of this Article, the President may, by Order1, do anything
1. See the Constitution (Removal of Difficulties) Order XI (C.O. 99).
Art. 371G Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions 317
(including any adaptation or modification of any other Article) which

appears to him to be necessary for the purpose of removing that
difficulty:
Provided that no such Order shall be made after the expiry of
two years from the appointed day;
(p) all things done and all actions taken in or in relation to the State
of Sikkim or the territories comprised therein during the period
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commencing on the appointed day and ending immediately before
the date on which the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act,
1975, receives the assent of the President shall, in so far as they
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are in conformity with the provisions of this Constitution as amended
by the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, be deemed
for all purposes to have been validly done or taken under this
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Constitution as so amended].
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Caselaw
Art. 371-F(n):-- President has power to extend both the Central laws as
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well as the State laws to other areas. Extension of Banking Regulation Act to
Sikkim is valid. North East Finance Corporation Ltd. and another v. Union
of India and others, AIR 2000 Sikkim 1.
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[371G. Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram:–
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(a) no Act of Parliament in respect of–

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(i) religious or social practices of the Mizos,

(ii) Mizo customary law and procedure,
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(iii) administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according

to Mizo customary law,
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(iv) ownership and transfer of land,

shall apply to the State of Mizoram unless the Legislative Assembly
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of the State of Mizoram by a resolution so decides:

Provided that nothing in this clause shall apply to any Central Act in
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force in the Union territory of Mizoram immediately before the commencement

of the Constitution (Fifty-third Amendment) Act, 1986;
(b) the Legislative Assembly of the State of Mizoram shall consist of
not less than forty members.]
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifty-third Amendment) Act, 1986, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 20-2-1987.
318 The Constitution of India Art. 371-I
[371H. Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal

1
Pradesh:– Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,–

(a) the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh shall have special responsibility
with respect to law and order in the State of Arunachal Pradesh
and in the discharge of his functions in relation thereto, the Governor
shall, after consulting the Council of Ministers, exercise his individual
judgment as to the action to be taken:
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Provided that if any question arises whether any matter is or is
not a matter as respects which the Governor is under this clause
required to act in the exercise of his individual judgment, the decision
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of the Governor in his discretion shall be final, and the validity of
anything done by the Governor shall not be called in question on
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the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in the exercise
of his individual judgment:
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Provided further that if the President on receipt of a report from
the Governor or otherwise is satisfied that it is no longer necessary
or
for the Governor to have special responsibility with respect to law
and order in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, he may by order
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direct that the Governor shall cease to have such responsibility with
effect from such date as may be specified in the order;
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(b) the Legislative Assembly of the State of Arunachal Pradesh shall

consist of not less than thirty members.]
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[371-I. Special provision with respect to the State of Goa:–

2
Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the Legislative Assembly of the

State of Goa shall consist of not less than thirty members.]
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Comments
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Articles 371, 371-A to 371-I:-- Taking advantage of the exceptions created

in favour of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, some other States also claimed
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some exceptions and creation of some special provisions to meet certain local
problems. Such situation arose when the State of Bombay was bifurcated into
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State of Maharashtra and Gujarat and also when division of Nizam State into
three different areas, some added to Maharashtra, some added to Karnataka and
some added to Andhra. In the last case a new State of Andhra Pradesh was
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1986, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 20-2-1987.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1987, Section 2, w.e.f. 30-5-1987.
formed merging the Andhra State with the Telangana districts of the Nizam State.
In the case where Bombay was bifurcated, Maharashtra had certain undeveloped
areas such as Vidharbha and Maratwada and Gujarat had certain backward areas
such as Saurashtra and Kutch. In the case of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana area
was deemed to be backward. Creation of Development Boards was considered
to be a measure to accelerate the progress of undeveloped areas. Special financial
provisions have been made and the Boards were entrusted with the task of
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overseeing the execution of development works. In the case of Telangana special
reservations in Government jobs and seats in educational institutions had to be
devised to enable the unemployed in Telangana to have their quota of representation
in services and education. Similar problems arose in the case of special demands
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raised for autonomous status by tribal communities in Assam, Mizoram and
Manipur. The demand for autonomous status for tribals in Assam, Manipur and
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Mizoram, autonomous regions were created in which tribal areas are given power
to administer themselves. Their demand to have their tribal laws in respect of
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their marriage, divorce and family and property laws was considered.
372. Continuance in force of existing laws and their adaptation:–
or
(1) Notwithstanding the repeal by this Constitution of the enactments referred
to in Article 395 but subject to the other provisions of this Constitution,
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all the law in force in the territory of India immediately before the commencement
of this Constitution shall continue in force therein until altered or repealed
or amended by a competent Legislature or other competent authority.
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(2) For the purpose of bringing the provisions of any law in force in
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the territory of India into accord with the provisions of this Constitution,
the President may by order make such adaptations and modifications of such
law, whether by way of repeal or amendment, as may be necessary or
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expedient, and provide that the law shall, as from such date as may be
specified in the order, have effect subject to the adaptations and modifications
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so made, and any such adaptation or modification shall not be questioned

in any Court of law.
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(3) Nothing in clause (2) shall be deemed–

(a) to empower the President to make any adaptation or modification
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of any law after the expiration of 1[three years] from the

commencement of this Constitution; or
1. Subs. for “two years” by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951, Section 12.
(b) to prevent any competent Legislature or other competent authority

from repealing or amending any law adapted or modified by the
President under the said clause.
Explanation I:– The expression “law in force” in this Article shall
include a law passed or made by a Legislature or other competent authority
in the territory of India before the commencement of this Constitution and
not previously repealed, notwithstanding that it or parts of it may not be
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then in operation either at all or in particular areas.
Explanation II:– Any law passed or made by a Legislature or other
competent authority in the territory of India which immediately before the
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commencement of this Constitution had extra-territorial effect as well as effect
in the territory of India shall, subject to any such adaptations and modifications
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as aforesaid, continue to have such extra-territorial effect.
Explanation III:– Nothing in this Article shall be construed as continuing
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any temporary law in force beyond the date fixed for its expiration or the
date on which it would have expired if this Constitution had not come into
or
force.
Explanation IV:– An Ordinance promulgated by the Governor of a
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Province under Section 88 of the Government of India Act, 1935, and in
force immediately before the commencement of this Constitution shall, unless
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withdrawn by the Governor of the corresponding State earlier, cease to

operate at the expiration of six weeks from the first meeting after such
commencement of the Legislative Assembly of that State functioning under
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clause (1) of Article 382, and nothing in this Article shall be construed as
continuing any such Ordinance in force beyond the said period.
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Comments
Article 372:-- This Article gives the legal system in India a continuity.
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It affirms that all the laws existing as on the date and all the Courts functioning
as on the date will continue to be in force and function without any change.
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The expression ‘laws in force’ means and includes not only all the statutes,
regulations and rules but also all that common law including the personal laws
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of the different communities as well as all the accepted jurisprudential principles.

What the President can do during the period of three years from the commencement
of the Constitution is a mere adaptation or modifications in the laws. The
adaptation and modification means the President can change the names of the
statutes and their application to the new situations. If any substantial matters
other than these formal modification which are merely consequential, are required
to be made, it is only the Parliament which can do so.
[372A. Power of the President to adapt laws:– (1) For the purposes
1
of bringing the provisions of any law in force in India or in any part thereof,
immediately before the commencement of the Constitution (Seventh Amendment)
Act, 1956, into accord with the provisions of this Constitution as amended
by that Act, the President may by order2 made before the first day of
November, 1957, make such adaptations and modifications of the law,
whether by way of repeal or amendment, as may be necessary or expedient,
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and provide that the law shall, as from such date as may be specified in
the order, have effect subject to the adaptations and modifications so made,
and any such adaptation or modification shall not be questioned in any Court
of law.
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(2) Nothing in clause (1) shall be deemed to prevent a competent
Legislature or other competent authority from repealing or amending any law
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adapted or modified by the President under the said clause.]
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373. Power of President to make order in respect of persons under
preventive detention in certain cases:– Until provision is made by Parliament
or
under clause (7) of Article 22, or until the expiration of one year from the
commencement of this Constitution, whichever is earlier, the said Article shall
have effect as if for any reference to Parliament in clauses (4) and (7) thereof
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there were substituted a reference to the President and for any reference
to any law made by Parliament in those clauses there were substituted a
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reference to an order made by the President.

374. Provisions as to Judges of the Federal Court and proceedings
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pending in the Federal Court or before His Majesty in Council:– (1)

The Judges of the Federal Court holding office immediately before the
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commencement of this Constitution shall, unless they have elected otherwise,

become on such commencement the Judges of the Supreme Court and shall
thereupon be entitled to such salaries and allowances and to such rights in
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respect of leave of absence and pension as are provided for under Art.
125 in respect of the Judges of the Supreme Court.
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(2) All suits, appeals and proceedings, civil or criminal, pending in the
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Federal Court at the commencement of this Constitution shall stand removed

to the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction to hear
and determine the same, and the judgments and orders of the Federal Court
1. Inserted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Section 23.

2. See the Adaptation of Laws Orders of 1956 & 1957.
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delivered or made before the commencement of this Constitution shall have

the same force and effect as if they had been delivered or made by the
Supreme Court.
(3) Nothing in this Constitution shall operate to invalidate the exercise
of jurisdiction by His Majesty in Council to dispose of appeals and petitions
from, or in respect of, any judgment, decree or order of any Court within
the territory of India in so far as the exercise of such jurisdiction is authorised
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by law, and any order of His Majesty in Council made on any such appeal
or petition after the commencement of this Constitution shall for all purposes
have effect as if it were an order or decree made by the Supreme Court
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in the exercise of the jurisdiction conferred on such Court by this Constitution.
(4) On and from the commencement of this Constitution the jurisdiction
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of the authority functioning as the Privy Council in a State specified in Part
B of the First Schedule to entertain and dispose of appeals and petitions
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from or in respect of any judgment, decree or order of any Court within
that State shall cease, and all appeals and other proceedings pending before
or
the said authority at such commencement shall be transferred to, and disposed
of by, the Supreme Court.
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(5) Further provision may be made by Parliament by law to give effect
to the provisions of this Article.
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375. Courts, authorities and officers to continue to function subject

to the provisions of the Constitution:– All Courts of civil, criminal and
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revenue jurisdiction, all authorities and all officers, judicial, executive and
ministerial, throughout the territory of India, shall continue to exercise their
respective functions subject to the provisions of this Constitution.
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376. Provisions as to Judges of High Courts:– (1) Notwithstanding

anything in clause (2) of Article 217, the Judges of a High Court in any
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Province holding office immediately before the commencement of this

Constitution shall, unless they have elected otherwise, become on such
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commencement the Judges of the High Court in the corresponding State,

and shall thereupon be entitled to such salaries and allowances and to such
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rights in respect of leave of absence and pension as are provided for under
Article 221 in respect of the Judges of such High Court. 1[Any such Judge
shall, notwithstanding that he is not a citizen of India, be eligible for appointment
1. Added by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951, Section 13.
as Chief Justice of such High Court, or as Chief Justice or other Judge of

any other High Court.]
(2) The Judges of a High Court in any Indian State corresponding to
any State specified in Part B of the First Schedule holding office immediately
before the commencement of this Constitution shall, unless they have elected
otherwise, become on such commencement the Judges of the High Court
in the State so specified and shall, notwithstanding anything in clauses (1)
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and (2) of Article 217 but subject to the proviso to clause (1) of that Article,
continue to hold office until the expiration of such period as the President
may by order determine.
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(3) In this Article, the expression “Judge” does not include an acting
Judge or an additional Judge.
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377. Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India:–
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The Auditor-General of India holding office immediately before the
commencement of this Constitution shall, unless he has elected otherwise,
or
become on such commencement the Comptroller and Auditor-General of
India and shall thereupon be entitled to such salaries and to such rights in
respect of leave of absence and pension as are provided for under clause
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(3) of Article 148 in respect of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of
India and be entitled to continue to hold office until the expiration of his
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term of office as determined under the provisions which were applicable to

him immediately before such commencement.
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378. Provisions as to Public Service Commissions:– (1) The members

of the Public Service Commission for the Dominion of India holding office
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immediately before the commencement of this Constitution shall, unless they

have elected otherwise, become on such commencement the members of
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the Public Service Commission for the Union and shall, notwithstanding
anything in clauses (1) and (2) of Article 316 but subject to the proviso
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to clause (2) of that Article, continue to hold office until the expiration of
their term of office as determined under the rules which were applicable
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immediately before such commencement to such members.

(2) The Members of a Public Service Commission of a Province or
of a Public Service Commission serving the needs of a group of Provinces
holding office immediately before the commencement of this Constitution shall,
unless they have elected otherwise, become on such commencement the
members of the Public Service Commission for the corresponding State or

the members of the Joint State Public Service Commission serving the needs
of the corresponding States, as the case may be, and shall, notwithstanding
anything in clauses (1) and (2) of Article 316 but subject to the proviso
to clause (2) of that Article, continue to hold office until the expiration of
their term of office as determined under the rules which were applicable
immediately before such commencement to such members.
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[378A. Special provisions as to duration of Andhra Pradesh
1
Legislative Assembly:– Notwithstanding anything contained in Article 172,

the Legislative Assembly of the State of Andhra Pradesh as constituted under
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the provisions of Sections 28 and 29 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956,
shall, unless sooner dissolved, continue for a period of five years from the
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date referred to in the said Section 29 and no longer and the expiration
of the said period shall operate as a dissolution of that Legislative Assembly.]
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379-391. [Rep. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956,
Sec. 29 and Sch., w.e.f. 1.11.1956.]
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392. Power of the President to remove difficulties:– (1) The
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President may, for the purpose of removing any difficulties, particularly in
relation to the transition from the provisions of the Government of India Act,
1935, to the provisions of this Constitution, by order direct that this Constitution
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shall, during such period as may be specified in the order, have effect subject
to such adaptations, whether by way of modification, addition or omission,
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as he may deem to be necessary or expedient:

Provided that no such order shall be made after the first meeting of
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Parliament duly constituted under Chapter II of Part V.

(2) Every order made under clause (1) shall be laid before Parliament.
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(3) The powers conferred on the President by this Article, by Article

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324, by clause (3) of Article 367 and by Article 391 shall, before the
commencement of this Constitution, be exercisable by the Governor-General
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Art. 395 Short Title, Commencement [.....] and Repeals 325
PART-XXII
SHORT TITLE, COMMENCEMENT 1[AUTHORITATIVE
TEXT IN HINDI] AND REPEALS
393. Short title:– This Constitution may be called the Constitution of
India.
394. Commencement:– This Article and Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60,
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324, 366, 367, 379, 380, 388, 391, 392 and 393 shall come into force
at once, and the remaining provisions of this Constitution shall come into
force on the twenty-sixth day of January, 1950, which day is referred to
in this Constitution as the commencement of this Constitution.
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[394A. Authoritative text in the Hindi language:– (1) The President
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shall cause to be published under his authority,–
(a) the translation of this Constitution in the Hindi Language, signed
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by the members of the Constituent Assembly, with such modifications
as may be necessary to bring it in conformity with the language,
or
style and terminology adopted in the authoritative texts of Central
Acts in the Hindi language, and incorporating therein all the
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amendments of this Constitution made before such publication; and
(b) the translation in the Hindi language of every amendment of this
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Constitution made in the English language.

(2) The translation of this Constitution and of every amendment thereof
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published under clause (1) shall be construed to have the same meaning
as the original thereof and if any difficulty arises in so construing any part
of such translation, the President shall cause the same to be revised suitably.
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(3) The translation of this Constitution and of every amendment thereof

published under this Article shall be deemed to be, for all purposes, the
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authoritative text thereof in the Hindi language.]

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395. Repeals:– The Indian Independence Act, 1947, and the Government
of India Act, 1935, together with all enactments amending or supplementing
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the latter Act, but not including the Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction
Act, 1949, are hereby repealed.
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1. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifty-eighth Amendment) Act, 1987, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 9-12-1987.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifty-eighth Amendment) Act, 1987, Sec. 3, w.e.f. 9-12-1987.
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[FIRST SCHEDULE
[Articles 1 and 4]
I. THE STATES
Name Territories
1. Andhra Pradesh 2
[The territories specified in sub-section (1) of Sec. 3
of the Andhra State Act, 1953, sub-section (1) of
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Section 3 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956,
the First Schedule to the Andhra Pradesh and Madras
(Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959, and the Schedule
to the Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of
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Territory) Act, 1968, but excluding the territories
specified in the Second Schedule to the Andhra
Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act,
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1959.]
2. Assam The territories which immediately before the
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commencement of this Constitution were comprised
in the Province of Assam, the Khasi States and the
or
Assam Tribal Areas, but excluding the territories
specified in the Schedule to the Assam (Alteration
of Boundaries) Act, 1951 3[and the territories specified
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in sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the State of
Nagaland Act, 1962] 4[and the territories specified
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in Sections 5, 6 and 7 of the North-Eastern Areas

(Reorganisation) Act, 1971].
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3. Bihar 5
[The territories which immediately before the
commencement of this Constitution were either
comprised in the Province of Bihar or were being
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administered as if they formed part of that Province

and the territories specified in clause (a) of sub-
section (1) of Section 3 of the Bihar and Uttar
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Pradesh (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1968 but

excluding the territories specified in sub-section (1)
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of Section 3 of the Bihar and West Bengal (Transfer

of Territories) Act, 1956, and the territories specified
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1. Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.

2. Subs. by the Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of Territory) Act, 1968, w.e.f.
1.10.1968.
3. Added by the State of Nagaland Act, 1962, w.e.f. 1-12-1963.
4. Added by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
5. Subs. by the Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (Alternation of Boundaries) Act, 1968, w.e.f.
10.6.1970.
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Sch. I The States 327
Name Territories
in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the
first mentioned Act 1[and the territories specified in
Section 3 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000].
[4. Gujarat
2
The territories referred to in sub-section (1) of
Section 3 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960.]
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5. Kerala The territories specified in sub-section (1) of Section
5 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
6. Madhya Pradesh The territories specified in sub-section (1) of Section
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9 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 3[and the
First Schedule to the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
(Transfer of Territories) Act, 1959.] 4[but excluding
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the territories specified in Section 3 of the Madhya
Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000].
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[7. Tamil Nadu
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The territories which immediately before the
or
comprised in the Province of Madras or were being
administered as if they formed part of that Province
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and the territories specified in Section 4 of the States
Reorganisation Act, 1956, 6[and the Second Schedule
to the Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of
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Boundaries) Act, 1959], but excluding the territories

specified in sub-section (1) of Section 3 and sub-
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section (1) of Section 4 of the Andhra State Act,

1953 and 7[the territories specified in clause (b) of
sub-section (1) of Section 5, Section 6 and clause
(d) of sub-section (1) of Section 7 of the States
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Reorganisation Act, 1956 and the territories specified

in the First Schedule to the Andhra Pradesh and
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Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959].

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1. Added by the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000, w.e.f. 15.11.2000.

2. Subs. by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, w.e.f. 1-5-1960.
3. Ins. by the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1959, w.e.f.
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1.10.1959.
4. Added by the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, w.e.f. 1.11.2000.
5. Subs. by the Madras State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1968, w.e.f. 14-1-1969.
6. Ins. by the Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959, w.e.f.
14.1.1960.
7. Subs. by the Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1959, w.e.f.
1.4.1960.
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Name Territories
[8. Maharashtra
1
The territories specified in sub-section (1) of Section
8 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, but excluding
the territories referred to in sub-section (1) of Section
3 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960.]
[ [9. Karnataka]
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7 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 4[but
excluding the territory specified in the Schedule to
the Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of Territory)
Act, 1968].
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[10.] Orissa The territories which immediately before the
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comprised in the Province of Orissa or were being
administered as if they formed part of that Province.
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[11.] Punjab
5
The territories specified in Section 11 of the States
Reorganisation Act, 1956 6[and the territories referred
or
to in Part II of the First Schedule to the Acquired
Territories (Merger) Act, 1960] 7[but excluding the
territories referred to in Part II of the First Schedule
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to the Constitution (Ninth Amendment) Act, 1960]
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[and the territories specified in sub-section (1) of
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Section 3, Section 4 and sub-section (1) of Section

5 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966].
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[12.] Rajasthan
5
The territories specified in Section 10 of the States
Reorganisation Act, 1956 9[but excluding the territories
specified in the First Schedule to the Rajasthan and
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Madhya Pradesh (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1959].

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1. Ins. by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, w.e.f. 1.5.1960.

2. Entries 8 to 14 renumbered as entries 9 to 15 by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960,
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w.e.f. 1.5.1960.
3. Subs. by the Mysore State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1973, w.e.f. 1.11.1973.
4. Ins. by the Andhra Pradesh and Mysore (Transfer of Territory) Act, 1968, w.e.f. 1.10.1968.
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w.e.f. 1.5.1960.
6. Ins. by the Acquired Territories (Merger) Act, 1960, w.e.f. 17.1.1961.
7. Added by the Constitution (Ninth Amendment) Act, 1960, w.e.f. 17.1.1961.
8. Ins. by the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, w.e.f. 1-11-1966.
9. Ins. by the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1959, w.e.f.
1.10.1959.
Sch. I The States 329
Name Territories
[13.] Uttar Pradesh

1
comprised in the Province known as the United
Provinces or were being administered as if they
formed part of that Province, the territories specified
in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the
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Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (Alteration of Boundaries)
Act, 1968, 2[and the territories specified in clause
(b) of sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the Haryana
and Uttar Pradesh (Alteration of Boundaries) Act,
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1979, but excluding the territories specified in clause
(a) of sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Bihar and
Uttar Pradesh (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1968,
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3
[and the territories specified in Section 3 of the Uttar
Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000] and the territories
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specified in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section
4 of the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (Alteration of
or
Boundaries) Act, 1979.]
[14.] West Bengal

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comprised in the Province of West Bengal or were
being administered as if they formed part of that
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Province and the territory of Chandernagore as defined

in clause (c) of Section 2 of the Chandernagore
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(Merger) Act, 1954 and also the territories specified

in sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Bihar and West
Bengal (Transfer of Territories) Act, 1956.
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[15.] Jammu and Kashmir The territory which immediately before the
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commencement of this Constitution was comprised

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in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir.
[16. Nagaland
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3 of the State of Nagaland Act, 1962.]

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w.e.f. 1.5.1960.
2. Subs. by the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1979, w.e.f.
15.9.1983.
3. Ins. by the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, w.e.f. 9.11.2000.
4. Ins. by the State of Nagaland Act, 1962, w.e.f 1-12-1963.
Name Territories
[17. Haryana
1 2
[The territories specified in sub-section (1) of Section
3 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 and the
territories specified in clause (a) of sub-section (1)
of Section 4 of the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
(Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1979, but excluding
the territories specified in clause (b) of sub-section
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(1) of Section 4 of that Act.]
[18. Himachal Pradesh
3
commencement of this Constitution were being
administered as if they were Chief Commissioners’
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Provinces under the names of Himachal Pradesh and
Bilaspur and the territories specified in sub-section
(1) of Sec. 5 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act,
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1966.]
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[19. Manipur
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The territory which immediately before the
commencement of this Constitution was being
administered as if it were a Chief Commissioner’s
or
Province under the name of Manipur.
20. Tripura The territory which immediately before the
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commencement of this Constitution was being
administered as if it were a Chief Commissioner’s
Province under the name of Tripura.
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21. Meghalaya The territories specified in Section 5 of the North-

Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
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[22. Sikkim
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commencement of the Constitution (Thirty-sixth
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Amendment) Act, 1975, were comprised in Sikkim.]

[23. Mizoram
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The territories specified in Section 6 of the North-
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Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.]

[24. Arunachal Pradesh
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The territories specified in Section 7 of the North-
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Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.]

1. Ins. by the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, w.e.f 1-11-1966.
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2. Subs. by the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (Alteration of Boundaries) Act, 1979, w.e.f.
15.9.1983.
3. Ins. by the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, w.e.f. 25-1-1971.
4. Ins. by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
5. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, w.e.f. 26-4-1975.
6. Ins. by the State of Mizoram Act, 1986, w.e.f. 20-2-1987.
7. Ins. by the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986, w.e.f. 20-2-1987.
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Name Territories
[25. Goa
1
The territories specified in Section 3 of the Goa,
Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987.]
[26. Chhattisgarh
2
The territories specified in Section 3 of the Madhya
Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.]
[27. Uttaranchal
3
The territories specified in Section 3 of the Uttar
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Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.]
[28. Jharkhand
4
The territories specified in Section 3 of the Bihar
Reorganisation Act, 2000.]
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II. THE UNION TERRITORIES
1. Delhi The territory which immediately before the
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commencement of this Constitution was comprised
in the Chief Commissioner’s Province of Delhi.
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[x x x]
5
[x x x]
6
or
[2.] The Andaman and
7
The territory which immediately before the commen-
Nicobar Islands cement of this Constitution was comprised in the
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Chief Commissioner’s Province of the Andaman and
Nicobar Islands.
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7
[3.] 8[Lakshadweep] The territory specified in Section 6 of the States
Reorganisation Act, 1956.
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[ [4.] Dadra and Nagar

9 7
The territory which immediately before the eleventh
Haveli day of August, 1961 was comprised in Free Dadra
and Nagar Haveli.]
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1. Ins. by the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act 1987, w.e.f. 30-5-1987.
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2. Ins. by Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, (28 of 2000) w.e.f. 1-11-2000.
3. Ins. by Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, (29 of 2000) w.e.f. 9-11-2000.
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4. Ins. by Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000, (30 of 2000) w.e.f. 15-11-2000.

5. Entry 2 relating to "Himachal Pradesh" omitted by the State of Himachal Pradesh Act,
1970, w.e.f. 25-1-1971.
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6. Entries relating to Manipur and Tripura omitted by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation)
Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
7. Entry 4 to 9 renumbered as entries 2 to 7 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation)
Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
8. Sub. by the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands (Alteration of Name) Act, 1973,
w.e.f. 1-11-1973.
9. Ins. by the Constitution (Tenth Amendment) Act, 1961.
Name Territories
[ [ [5.] Daman and Diu

1 2 3
The territories specified in Section 4 of the Goa,
Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987.]]
4 5
[ [6.] *[Puducherry] The territories which immediately before the sixteenth
day of August, 1962, were comprised in the French
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Establishments in India known as Pondicherry, Karikal,
Mahe and Yanam.]
[ [7.] Chandigarh
6 5
The territories specified in Section 4 of the Punjab
Reorganisation Act, 1966.]
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[x x x]
7
[x x x]
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Comments
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The 1st Schedule contains two parts: the first part deals with full-fledged
States. They are all described in terms of the territories coming within the
jurisdiction of the States. Such full-fledged States number 25. They are all
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governed through the Governors. The second part of the 1st Schedule contains
the names of Union Territories. Each territory was defined by the areas it covers.
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They are governed by the President through Lt. Governors or by administrators.

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1. Ins. by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1962.

2. Entry 4 to 9 renumbered as entries 2 to 7 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation)
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Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.

3. Subs. by the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987, w.e.f. 30-5-1987.
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4. Ins. by the Constitution (Fourteenth Amendment) Act, 1962, w.e.f. 16-8-1962.

5. Entries 4 to 9 renumbered as entries 2 to 7 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation)
Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
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7. Entry 8 relating to Mizoram inserted by Act 81 of 1971 omitted by State of Mizoram
Act, 1986, w.e.f. 20.2.1987, Entry 9 relating to Arunachal Pradesh renumbered as Entry 8.
8. Entry 8 relating to Arunachal Pradesh omitted by the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act,
1986, w.e.f. 20-2-1987.
*. Subs. by Pondicherry (Alteration of Name) Act, 2006 (44 of 2006) S.4 for Pondicherry
(w.e.f. 1-10-2006).
SECOND SCHEDULE
[Articles 59(3), 65(3), 75(6), 97, 125, 148(3), 158(3),
164(5), 186 and 221]
PART A
Provisions as to the President and the
Governors of States 1[x x x]
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1. There shall be paid to the President and to the Governors of the States
[x x x] the following emoluments per mensem, that is to say:-
1
The President 2
[50,000 rupees.
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The Governor of a State 3
[36,000 rupees
2. There shall also be paid to the President and to the Governors of the
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States 4[x x x] such allowances as were payable respectively to the Governor-
General of the Dominion of India and to the Governors of the corresponding
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Provinces immediately before the commencement of this Constitution.
3. The President and the Governors of 5[the States] throughout their
or
respective terms of office shall be entitled to the same privileges to which the
Governor-General and the Governors of the corresponding Provinces were
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respectively entitled immediately before the commencement of this Constitution.
4. While the Vice-President or any other person is discharging the functions
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of, or is acting as, President, or any person is discharging the functions of

the Governor, he shall be entitled to the same emoluments, allowances and
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privileges as the President or the Governor whose functions he discharges or

for whom he acts, as the case may be.
PART B
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[Repealed]
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[x x x]
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1. The words and letter "specified in Part A of the First Schedule" omitted by the Constitution
(Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
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2. Raised to Rs. 50,000 p.m. by the President's Emoluments and Pension (Amendment) Act,
1998, w.e.f. 1-1-1996.
3. Raised to Rs. 36,000 p.m. by the Governors (Emoluments and Privileges) Amendment
Act, 1998, w.e.f. 1-1-1996.
4. The words "so specified" omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
6. Part B omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
333
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PART C
Provisions as to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the
House of the People and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman
of the Council of States and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker
of the Legislative Assembly 1[x x x] and the Chairman and the
Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of 2[a State]
7. There shall be paid to the Speaker of the House of the People and
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the Chairman of the Council of States such salaries and allowances as were
payable to the Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of the Dominion of India
immediately before the commencement of this Constitution, and there shall be
paid to the Deputy Speaker of the House of the People and to the Deputy Chairman
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of the Council of States such salaries and allowances as were payable to the
Deputy Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of the Dominion of India immediately
before such commencement.
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8. There shall be paid to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the
Legislative Assembly 3[x x x] and to the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman
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of the Legislative Council of 2[a State] such salaries and allowances as were
payable respectively to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative
or
Assembly and the President and the Deputy President of the Legislative Council
of the corresponding Province immediately before the commencement of this
Constitution and, where the corresponding Province had no Legislative Council
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immediately before such commencement, there shall be paid to the Chairman
and the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of the State such salaries
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and allowances as the Governor of the State may determine.

PART D
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Provisions as to the Judges of the Supreme Court and

of the High Courts 4[x x x]
9. (1) There shall be paid to the Judges of the Supreme Court, in respect
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of time spent on actual service, salary at the following rates per mensem, that
is to say:—
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The Chief Justice 5[33,000 rupees]

Any other Judge 5
[30,000 rupees].
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1. The words and letter "of a State in Part A of the First Schedule" omitted by the Constitution
(Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
3. The words "of a State specified in Part A of the First Schedule" omitted by Ibid.
4. The words and letters "in States in Part A of the First Schedule" omitted by Ibid.
5. Substituted by Act No. 18 of 1998, w.e.f. 1-1-1996.
Sch. II Provisions as to the Judges of the S.C. and H.Cs. 335
Provided that if a Judge of the Supreme Court at the time of his appointment
is in receipt of a pension (other than a disability or wound pension) in respect
of any previous service under the Government of India or any of its predecessor
Governments or under the Government of a State or any of its predecessor
Governments, his salary in respect of service in the Supreme Court 1[shall be
reduced–
(a) by the amount of that pension, and
(b) if he has, before such appointment, received in lieu of a portion of
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the pension due to him in respect of such previous service the
commuted value thereof, by the amount of that portion of the pension,
and
(c) if he has, before such appointment, received a retirement gratuity in
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respect of such previous service, by the pension equivalent of that
gratuity].
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(2) Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be entitled without payment
of rent to the use of an official residence.
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(3) Nothing in sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph shall apply to a Judge
who, immediately before the commencement of this Constitution,—
(a) was holding office as the Chief Justice of the Federal Court and has
or
become on such commencement the Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court under clause (1) of Article 374, or
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(b) was holding office as any other Judge of the Federal Court and has
on such commencement become a Judge (other than the Chief Justice)
of the Supreme Court under the said clause,
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during the period he holds office as such Chief Justice or other Judge, and
every Judge who so becomes the Chief Justice or other Judge of the Supreme
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Court shall, in respect of time spent on actual service as such Chief Justice
or other Judge, as the case may be, be entitled to receive in addition to the
salary specified in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph as special pay an amount
equivalent to the difference between the salary so specified and the salary which
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he was drawing immediately before such commencement.

(4) Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall receive such reasonable
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allowances to reimburse him for expenses incurred in travelling on duty within

the territory of India and shall be afforded such reasonable facilities in connection
with travelling as the President may from time to time prescribe.
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(5) The rights in respect of leave of absence (including leave allowances)

and pension of the Judges of the Supreme Court shall be governed by the
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provisions which, immediately before the commencement of this Constitution,

were applicable to the Judges of the Federal Court.
10. 2[(1) There shall be paid to the Judges of High Courts, in respect
of time spent on actual service, salary at the following rates per mensem, that
is to say, —

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The Chief Justice 1

[30,000 rupees]
Any other Judge 1
[26,000 rupees]:
Provided that if a Judge of a High Court at the time of his appointment
is in receipt of a pension (other than a disability or wound pension) in respect
of any previous service under the Government of India or any of its predecessor
Governments or under the Government of a State or any of its predecessor
Governments, his salary in respect of service in the High Court shall be reduced—
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(a) by the amount of that pension, and
(b) if he has, before such appointment, received in lieu of a portion of
the pension due to him in respect of such previous service the
commuted value thereof, by the amount of that portion of the pension,
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and
(c) if he has, before such appointment, received a retirement gratuity in
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respect of such previous service, by the pension equivalent of that
gratuity.]
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(2) Every person who immediately before the commencement of this
Constitution—
or
(a) was holding office as the Chief Justice of a High Court in any Province
and has on such commencement become the Chief Justice of the High
Court in the corresponding State under clause (1) of Article 376, or
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(b) was holding office as any other Judge of a High Court in any Province
and has on such commencement become a Judge (other than the Chief
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Justice) of the High Court in the corresponding State under the said
clause,
shall, if he was immediately before such commencement drawing a salary at
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a rate higher than that specified in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph, be entitled
to receive in respect of time spent on actual service as such Chief Justice or
other Judge, as the case may be, in addition to the salary specified in the said
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sub-paragraph as special pay an amount equivalent to the difference between

the salary so specified and the salary which he was drawing immediately before
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such commencement.
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[(3) Any person who, immediately before the commencement of the
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Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, was holding office as the Chief
Justice of the High Court of a State specified in Part B of the First Schedule
and has on such commencement become the Chief Justice of the High Court
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of a State specified in the said Schedule as amended by the said Act, shall,
1. Subs. by the Act 18 of 1998, w.e.f. 1-1-1996.

2. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India shall be paid a salary equal to the salary
of the Judges of Supreme Court vide Sec. 3 of the Act. 56 of 1971. The salary of Judges
of the Supreme Court has since been raised to Rs. 30,000 p.m. by the High Court and
Supreme Court Judges (Conditions of Service) Amendment Act, 1998 (18 of 1998), Sec.7,
w.e.f. 1-1-1996.
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if he was immediately before such commencement drawing any amount as

allowance in addition to his salary, be entitled to receive in respect of time spent
on actual service as such Chief Justice, the same amount as allowance in addition
to the salary specified in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph.]
11. In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) the expression “Chief Justice” includes an acting Chief Justice, and
a “Judge” includes an ad hoc Judge;
(b) “actual service” includes—
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(i) time spent by a Judge on duty as a Judge or in the performance
of such other functions as he may at the request of the President
undertake to discharge;
(ii) vacations, excluding any time during which the Judge is absent on
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leave; and
(iii) joining time on transfer from a High Court to the Supreme Court or
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from one High Court to another.
PART E
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Provisions as to the Comptroller and
Auditor-General of India
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12. (1) There shall be paid to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
a salary at the rate of four thousand1 rupees per mensem.
(2) The person who was holding office immediately before the commencement
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of this Constitution as Auditor-General of India and has become on such
commencement the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India under Article 377
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shall in addition to the salary specified in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph

be entitled to receive as special pay an amount equivalent to the difference between
the salary so specified and the salary which he was drawing as Auditor-General
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of India immediately before such commencement.

(3) The rights in respect of leave of absence and pension and the other
conditions of service of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India shall be
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governed or shall continue to be governed, as the case may be, by the provisions
which were applicable to the Auditor-General of India immediately before the
commencement of this Constitution and all references in those provisions to the
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Governor-General shall be construed as references to the President.

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The 2nd Schedule contains five parts each dealing with the emoluments
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and perrequisites payable to President and Governors.

Part-C deals with the emoluments and perrequisites payable to the Speaker
and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman
of the Councill of States and of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative
Assembly and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council.
Part-D deals with the similar subjects relating to Judges of the Supreme
Court and the High Courts and Part-E refers to the same matters as regards
the Comptroller and Auditor General. There is now no Part-B since it was repealed.
CONST-22 ——
THIRD SCHEDULE
[Articles 75(4), 99, 124(6), 148(2), 164(3), 188 and 219]1
Forms of Oaths or Affirmations
I
Form of oath of office for a Minister for the Union:—
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Swear in the name of God
“I, A.B., do Solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and
allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, 2[that I will uphold

the sovereignty and integrity of India,] that I will faithfully and conscientiously
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discharge my duties as a Minister for the Union and that I will do right to
all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without
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fear or favour, affection or ill-will.”
II
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Form of oath of secrecy for a Minister for the Union:—
or
“I, A.B., do Solemnly affirm that I will not directly or indirectly
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communicate or reveal to any person or persons any matter which shall be brought
under my consideration or shall become known to me as a Minister for the
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Union except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as such
Minister.”
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Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a candidate for election to
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Parliament:—
“I, A.B., having been nominated as a candidate to fill a seat in the council
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of States (or the House of the People) do Solemnly affirm that I
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will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established
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and that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.”

B
Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a member of Parliament:—
1. See also articles 84(a) and 173(a).

2. Ins. by the Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act, 1963.
3. Subs. by Ibid.
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Sch. III Forms of Oaths or Affirmations 339
“I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Council of

States (or the House of the People) do Solemnly affirm that I will
bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established,
that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will faithfully
discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.”]
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IV
Form of oath or affirmation to be made by the Judges of the Supreme
Court and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India:-
“I, A.B., having been appointed Chief Justice (or a Judge) of the Supreme
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Court of India (or Comptroller and Auditor-General of India) do
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Solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the
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Constitution of India as by law established, 1[that I will uphold the sovereignty
and integrity of India,] that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my
ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear
or
or favour, affection or ill-will and that I will uphold the Constitution and the
laws.”
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Form of oath of office for a Minister for a State:—
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“I, A.B., do Solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and
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allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, 1[that I will uphold

the sovereignty and integrity of India,] that I will faithfully and conscientiously
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discharge my duties as a Minister for the State of............ and that I will do
right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law
without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.”
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VI
Form of oath of secrecy for a Minister for a State:—
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“I, A.B., do Solemnly affirm that I will not directly or indirectly
communicate or reveal to any person or persons any matter which shall be brought
under my consideration or shall become known to me as a Minister for the
State of ........................................except as may be required for the due
discharge of my duties as such Minister."
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Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a candidate for election to

the Legislature of a State:—
"I, A.B., having been nominated as a candidate to fill a seat in the Legis
lative Assembly (or Legislative Council), do Solemnly affirm that I
will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established
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and that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India."
B
Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a member of the Legislature
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of a State:—
“I, A.B., having been elected (or nominated) a member of the Legislative
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Assembly (or Legislative Council), do Solemnly affirm that I will bear
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true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that
I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and that I will faithfully
or
discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter."]
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Form of oath or affirmation to be made by the Judges of a High Court:—
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"I, A.B., having been appointed Chief Justice (or a Judge) of the High
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Court at (or of) ........................... do Solemnly affirm that I will

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bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established,
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[that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India,] that I will duly and
faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgment perform the
duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will and that I will
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uphold the Constitution and the laws."

Comments
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The 3rd Schedule contains the form of oath to be taken by the Ministers
of the Union and the Ministers of the State. This form of oath has two sections:
the first section deals with his promise to uphold the Constitution of India and
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the second part deals with the oath about his obligation to observe the secrecy
of the matters coming under his consideration. A person can take oath either
in the name of God or by mere affirmation. Any other sort of swearing is not
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permissible. If by reason of any accident or any other belief if a person swears

otherwise than in the form he is required to swear in the form prescribed or
if the text of the oath is changed, the person swearing shall repeat the performance
in accordance with text. If the person swears by the name of his constituency
or by the people of the region to which he belongs, such swearing is not correct.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act, 1963.
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[FOURTH SCHEDULE
[Articles 4(1) and 80(2)]
Allocation of seats in the Council of States
To each State or Union territory specified in the first column of the following
table, there shall be allotted the number of seats specified in the second column
thereof opposite to that State or that Union territory, as the case may be.
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Table
1. Andhra Pradesh 18
2. Assam 7
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3. Bihar 2
[16]
3
[4. Jharkhand 6]
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4
[5.] Goa 1]
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5
[6.] Gujarat 11]
6
[[7.] Haryana 5]
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8. Kerala 9
7
[9.] Madhya Pradesh 8
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8
[10. Chattisgarh 5]
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9
[11.] Tamil Nadu] 12
[18]
10
[12.] Maharashtra 19]
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11
[13.] Karnataka] 12
14. Orissa 10
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2. Subs. by the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000, w.e.f. 15-11-2000.
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3. Ins. by the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000, w.e.f. 15-11-2000.

4. Ins. by Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987, w.e.f. 30-5-1987.
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5. Subs. by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, w.e.f. 1-5-1960.

7. Subs. by the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, w.e.f. 1.11.2000.
8. Ins. by Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, w.e.f. 1.11.2000.
9. Subs. by the Madras State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1968, w.e.f. 14-1-1969.
10. Ins. by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, w.e.f. 1.5.1960.
11. Subs. by the Mysore State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1973, w.e.f. 1-11-1973.
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1
[15.] Punjab 1
[7]
16. Rajasthan 10
2
[17.] Uttar Pradesh 2
[31]
3
[18.] 4
[Uttarakhand] 3
5
[19.] West Bengal 16
20. Jammu and Kashmir 4
6
[21.] Nagaland 1]
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7
[22.] Himachal Pradesh 3]
8
[23.] Manipur 1]
24. Tripura 1
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25. Meghalaya 1
9
[26.] Sikkim 1]
27. Mizoram 1]
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28. Arunachal Pradesh 1]
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29. Delhi 3
30. 10
[Puducherry]. 1
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or
Total 11[233]]
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This Schedule deals with the number of parliamentary seats allotted to each
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of the States and the council of States. The Council in addition will have twelve
members nominated by the President who shall have been recognised as persons
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having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as

literature, science, arts and social service. In other words, anybody either having
any reputation in any human affairs is entitled to be nominated as a member
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of the council. However, no person who is otherwise disqualified to be a member

can be nominated by the President as member of the council of States.
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1. Subs. by the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, w.e.f. 1.11.1966.

2. Subs. by the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, w.e.f. 9-11-2000.
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3. Ins. by the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, w.e.f. 9-11-2000.

4. Subs. for "Uttaranchal" by the Uttaranchal (Alteration of Name) Act, 2006 (52 of 2006).
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5. Entry numbers renumbered by Act 29 of 2000, S. 7, w.e.f. 9.11.2000.

6. Ins. by the State of Nagaland Act, 1962, w.e.f. 1-12-1963.
7. Ins. by the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, w.e.f. 25-1-1971.
8. Subs. by the North Eastern Areas (Re-organisation) Act, 1971.
9. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 w.e.f. 26-4-1975.
10. Subs. for "Pondicherry" by the Pondicherry (Alteration of Name) Act, 2006 (44 of 2006)
w.e.f. 1-10-2006.
11. Subs. for "232" by the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987, w.e.f. 30-5-1987.
FIFTH SCHEDULE
[Article 244(1)]
Provisions as to the Administration and Control of
Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
PART A
General
1. Interpretation:— In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,
the expression “State” 1[xxx] does not include the 2[States of Assam], 3[4[,Meghalaya,
Tripura and Mizoram.]]
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2. Executive power of a State in Scheduled Areas:— Subject to the
provisions of this Schedule, the executive power of a State extends to the
Scheduled Areas therein.
3. Report by the Governor 5[xxx] to the President regarding the
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administration of Scheduled Areas:— The Governor 5[xxx] of each State
having Scheduled Areas therein shall annually, or whenever so required by the
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President, make a report to the President regarding the administration of the
Scheduled Areas in that State and the executive power of the Union shall extend
to the giving of directions to the State as to the administration of the said areas.
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PART B
Administration and Control of Scheduled
or
Areas and Scheduled Tribes
4. Tribes Advisory Council:— (1) There shall be established in each State
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having Scheduled Areas therein and, if the President so directs, also in any State
having Scheduled Tribes but not Scheduled Areas therein, a Tribes Advisory
Council consisting of not more than twenty members of whom, as nearly as
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may be, three-fourths shall be the representatives of the Scheduled Tribes in

the Legislative Assembly of the State:
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Provided that if the number of representatives of the Scheduled Tribes in

the Legislative Assembly of the State is less than the number of seats in the
Tribes Advisory Council to be filled by such representatives, the remaining seats
shall be filled by other members of those tribes.
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(2) It shall be the duty of the Tribes Advisory Council to advise on such
matters pertaining to the welfare and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes in
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the State as may be referred to them by the Governor.

(3) The Governor may make rules prescribing or regulating, as the case
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may be,—
(a) the number of members of the Council, the mode of their appointment
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and the appointment of the Chairman of the Council and of the officers
and servants thereof;
1. The words and letters "means a State specified in Part A or Part B of the First Schedule
but" omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, Sec.29 and Sch.
2. Subs. by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (81 of 1971), w.e.f.
21.1.1972.
3. Subs. by the State of Mizoram Act, 1986, w.e.f. 20-2-1987.
4. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1984, w.e.f. 1-4-1985.
5. The word "or the Rajpramukh" omitted by the Constitution (7th Amendment) Act, 1956.
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(b) the conduct of its meetings and its procedure in general; and
(c) all other incidental matters.
5. Law applicable to Scheduled Areas:— (1) Notwithstanding anything
in this Constitution, the Governor may by public notification direct that any
particular Act of Parliament or of the Legislature of the State shall not apply
to a Scheduled Area or any part thereof in the State or shall apply to a Scheduled
Area or any part thereof in the State subject to such exceptions and modifications
as he may specify in the notification and any direction given under this sub-
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paragraph may be given so as to have retrospective effect.
(2) The Governor may make regulations for the peace and good government
of any area in a State which is for the time being a Scheduled Area.
In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such
regulations may—
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(a) prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by or among members of the
Scheduled Tribes in such area;
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(b) regulate the allotment of land to members of the Scheduled Tribes
in such area;
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(c) regulate the carrying on of business as money-lender by persons who
lend money to members of the Scheduled Tribes in such area.
(3) In making any such regulation as is referred to in sub-paragraph (2)
or
of this paragraph, the Governor may repeal or amend any Act of Parliament
or of the Legislature of the State or any existing law which is for the time
being applicable to the area in question.
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(4) All regulations made under this paragraph shall be submitted forthwith
to the President and, until assented to by him, shall have no effect.
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(5) No regulation shall be made under this paragraph unless the Governor
making the regulation has, in the case where there is a Tribes Advisory Council
for the State, consulted such Council.
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Caselaw
Sch. V, Para 5(a):-- Leaves of trees are immovable property. AIR 2001
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A.P. 306.
Sch. V, Para 5(2):-- Non-tribal cannot claim adverse title against tribal.
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Amarendra Pratap Singh v. Tej Bahadur Prajapati and others, AIR 2004 SC
3782.
PART C
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SCHEDULED AREAS
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6. Scheduled Areas:— (1) In this Constitution, the expression “Scheduled

Areas” means such areas as the President may by order1 declare to be Scheduled
Areas.
1. See the Scheduled Areas (Part A States) Order, 1950 (C.O.9), the Scheduled Areas (Part
B States) Order, 1950 (C.O. 26), the Scheduled Areas (Himachal Pradesh) Order, 1975
(C.O., 102) and the Scheduled Areas (States of Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa)
Order, 1977 C.O. 109).
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(2) The President may at any time by order1—

(a) direct that the whole or any specified part of a Scheduled Area shall
cease to be a Scheduled Area or a part of such an area;
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[(aa) increase the area of any Scheduled Area in a State after consultation
with the Governor of that State;]
(b) alter, but only by way of rectification of boundaries, any Scheduled
Area;
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(c) on any alteration of the boundaries of a State or on the admission
into the Union or the establishment of a new State, declare any territory
not previously included in any State to be, or to form part of, a
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Scheduled Area;
[(d) rescind, in relation to any State or States, any order or orders made
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under this paragraph, and in consultation with the Governor of the
State concerned, make fresh orders redefining the areas which are
to be Scheduled Areas;]
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and any such order may contain such incidental and consequential provisions
as appear to the President to be necessary and proper, but save as aforesaid,
or
the order made under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph shall not be varied
by any subsequent order.
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PART D
AMENDMENT OF THE SCHEDULE
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7. Amendment of the Schedule:— (1) Parliament may from time to time

by law amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any of the provisions
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of this Schedule and, when the Schedule is so amended, any reference to this
Schedule in this Constitution shall be construed as a reference to such Schedule
as so amended.
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(2) No such law as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph

shall be deemed to be an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of
Article 368.
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This Schedule contains detailed provisions as to how the Scheduled areas

have to be administered.
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1. See the Madras Scheduled Area (Cesser) Order, 1950 (C.O.30) and the Andhra Scheduled
Areas (Cesser) Order, 1955 (C.O. 50).
2. Ins. by the Fifth Scheduled to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1976 (101 of 1976),
Sec. 2).
SIXTH SCHEDULE
Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in 1[2[the
States of Assam, 3[Meghalaya, Tripura] and Mizoram]]
[Articles 244(2) and 275(1)]
1. Autonomous districts and autonomous regions:— (1) Subject to the
provisions of this paragraph, the tribal areas in each item of 3[4[Parts I, II and
IIA] and in Part III] of the table appended to paragraph 20 of this Schedule
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shall be an autonomous district.
(2) If there are different Scheduled Tribes in an autonomous district, the
Governor may, by public notification, divide the area or areas inhabited by them
into autonomous regions.
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(3) The Governor may, by public notification,—
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(a) include any area in 4[any of the Parts] of the said table,
(b) exclude any area from 4[any of the Parts] of the said table,
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(c) create a new autonomous district,
or
(d) increase the area of any autonomous district,
(e) diminish the area of any autonomous district,
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(f) unite two or more autonomous districts or parts thereof so as to form
one autonomous district,
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[(ff) alter the name of any autonomous district,]
(g) define the boundaries of any autonomous district:
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Provided that no order shall be made by the Governor under clauses (c),
(d), (e) and (f) of this sub-paragraph except after consideration of the report
of a Commission appointed under sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 14 of this
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Schedule:
[Provided further that any order made by the Governor under this sub-
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paragraph may contain such incidental and consequential provisions (including

any amendment of paragraph 20 and of any item in any of the Parts of the
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said table) as appear to the Governor to be necessary for giving effect to the
provisions of the order.]
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1. Subs. by the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 (34 of 1986), w.e.f. 20-2-1987.
21.1.1972.
4. Subs. by the North-Eastern (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (81 of 1971), w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
5. Ins. by the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act, 1969 (55 of 1969), Sec.74 and Fourth
Sch., w.e.f. 2-4-1970.
6. Ins. by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
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2. Constitution of District Councils and Regional Councils:— 1[(1)

There shall be a District Council for each autonomous district consisting of not
more than thirty members, of whom not more than four persons shall be
nominated by the Governor and the rest shall be elected on the basis of adult
suffrage.]
(2) There shall be a separate Regional Council for each area constituted
an autonomous region under sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 1 of this Schedule.
(3) Each District Council and each Regional Council shall be a body
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corporate by the name respectively of “the District Council of (name of district)”
and “the Regional Council of (name of region)”, shall have perpetual succession
and a common seal and shall by the said name sue and be sued.
(4) Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the administration of an
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autonomous district shall, in so far as it is not vested under this Schedule in
any Regional Council within such district, be vested in the District Council for
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such district and the administration of an autonomous region shall be vested
in the Regional Council for such region.
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(5) In an autonomous district with Regional Councils, the District Council
shall have only such powers with respect to the areas under the authority of
or
the Regional Council as may be delegated to it by the Regional Council in addition
to the powers conferred on it by this Schedule with respect to such areas.
(6) The Governor shall make rules for the first constitution of District
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Councils and Regional Councils in consultation with the existing tribal Councils
or other representative tribal organisations within the autonomous districts or
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regions concerned, and such rules shall provide for—

(a) the composition of the District Councils and Regional Councils and
the allocation of seats therein;
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(b) the delimitation of territorial constituencies for the purpose of elections

to those Councils;
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(c) the qualifications for voting at such elections and the preparation of
electoral rolls therefor;
(d) the qualifications for being elected at such elections as members of
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such Councils;
(e) the term of office of members of 1[Regional Councils];
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(f) any other matter relating to or connected with elections or nominations

to such Councils;
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(g) the procedure and the conduct of business 2[(including the power to
act notwithstanding any vacancy)] in the District and Regional Councils;
(h) the appointment of officers and staff of the District and Regional
Councils.
1. Subs. by the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act, 1969 (55 of 1969), w.e.f. 2-4-1970.
2. Inserted by Ibid.
348 The Constitution of India Sch. VI
[(6A) The elected members of the District Council shall hold office for
1
a term of five years from the date appointed for the first meeting of the Council
after the general elections to the Council, unless the District Council is sooner
dissolved under paragraph 16 and a nominated member shall hold office at the
pleasure of the Governor:
Provided that the said period of five years may, while a Proclamation of
Emergency is in operation or if circumstances exist which, in the opinion of
the Governor, render the holding of elections impracticable, be extended by the
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Governor for a period not exceeding one year at a time and in any case where
a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation not extending beyond a period of
six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate:
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Provided further that a member elected to fill a casual vacancy shall hold
office only for the remainder of the term of office of the member whom he
replaces.]
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(7) The District or the Regional Council may after its first constitution
make rules 1[with the approval of the Governor] with regard to the matters
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specified in sub-paragraph (6) of this paragraph and may also make rules 2[with
like approval] regulating—
or
(a) the formation of subordinate local Councils or Boards and their procedure
and the conduct of their business; and
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(b) generally all matters relating to the transaction of business pertaining
to the administration of the district or region, as the case may be:
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Provided that until rules are made by the District or the Regional Council
under this sub-paragraph the rules made by the Governor under sub-paragraph
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(6) of this paragraph shall have effect in respect of elections to the officers
and staff of, and the procedure and the conduct of business in, each such Council.
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[x x x]
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3. Powers of the District Councils and Regional Councils to make

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laws:— (1) The Regional Council for an autonomous region in respect of all
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1. Ins. by the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act, 1969 (55 of 1969), w.e.f. 2-4-1970.
2. Subs. by Ibid.
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3. Second proviso omitted by the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act, 1969 (55 of 1969),
Sec.74 and Fourth Sch., w.e.f. 2-4-1970.
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4. State Amendment – Assam

Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1995 (42 of 1995) substitute the
Para 3 as below :
"(3) Save as otherwise provided in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 3A, all laws made
under this paragraph or sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3A shall be submitted forthwith
to the Governor and, until assented to by him, shall have no effect."
After paragraph 3, the following paragraph has been inserted in its application to the State
of Assam by S.2, abid, namely:—
areas within such region and the District Council for an autonomous district
in respect of all areas within the district except those which are under the authority
of Regional Councils, if any, within the district shall have power to make laws
with respect to—
(a) the allotment, occupation or use, or the setting apart, of land, other
than any land which is a reserved forest for the purposes of agriculture
or grazing or for residential or other non-agricultural purposes or for
any other purpose likely to promote the interests of the inhabitants
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of any village or town:
3(A). Additional powers of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council and the Karbi
Anglong Autonomous Council to make laws. (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of
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paragraph 3, the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council and the Karbi Anglong
Autonomous Council within their respective districts, shall have power to make laws with
respect to—
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(a) industries, subject to the provisions of entries 7 and 52 of List I of the Seventh
Schedule;
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(b) communications, that is to say, roads, bridges, ferries and other means of communication
not specified in List I of the Seventh Schedule, municipal tramways, ropeways, inland
waterways and traffic thereon subject to the provisions of List I and List III of the
or
Seventh Schedule with regard to such waterways; vehicles other than mechanically
propelled vehicles;
(c) preservation, protection and improvement of stock and prevention of animal diseases;
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veterinary training and practice; cattle pounds;
(d) primary and secondary education;
(e) agriculture, including agriculture education and research, protection against pests and
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prevention of plant diseases;

(f) fisheries;
(g) water, that is to say, water supplies, irrigation and canals, drainage and embankments,
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water storage and water power subject to the provisions of entry 56 of List I of
the Seventh Schedule;
(h) social security and social insurance; employment and unemployment;
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(i) flood control schemes for protection of villages, paddy fields, markets, towns, etc.
(not of technical nature);
(j) theatre and dramatic performances, cinemas subject to the provisions of entry 60 of
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List I of the Seventh Schedule ; sports entertainments and amusements;

(k) public health and sanitation, hospitals and dispensaries;
(l) minor irrigation;
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(m) trade and commerce in, and the production, supply and distribution of food stuffs,
cattle fodder, raw cotton and raw jute;
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(n) Libraries, Museums and other similar institutions controlled or financed by the State;
ancient and historical monuments and records other than those declared by or under
any law made by Parliament to be of national importance; and
(o) alienation of land.
(2) All laws made by the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council and the Karbi Anglong
Autonomous Council under paragraph 3 or under this paragraph shall, in so far as
they relate to matters specified in List III of the Seventh Schedule, to be submitted
forthwith to the Governor who shall reserve the same for the consideration of the
President.
Provided that nothing in such laws shall prevent the compulsory

acquisition of any land, whether occupied or unoccupied, for public
purposes 1[by the Government of the State concerned] in accordance
with the law for the time being in force authorising such acquisition;
(b) the management of any forest not being a reserved forest;
(c) the use of any canal or water-course for the purpose of agriculture;
(d) the regulation of the practice of jhum or other forms of shifting
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cultivation;
(e) the establishment of village or town committees or councils and their
powers;
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(f) any other matter relating to village or town administration, including
village or town police and public health and sanitation;
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(g) the appointment or succession of Chiefs or Headmen;
(h) the inheritance of property;
[(i) marriage and divorce;]
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(j) social customs.

or
(2) In this paragraph, a “reserved forest” means any area which is a reserved
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forest under the Assam Forest Regulation, 1891, or under any other law for
the time being in force in the area in question.
4. Administration of justice in autonomous districts and autonomous
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regions:— (1) The Regional Council for an autonomous region in respect of

areas within such region and the District Council for an autonomous district
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in respect of areas within the district other than those which are under the
authority of the Regional Councils, if any, within the district may constitute village
councils or Courts for the trial of suits and cases between the parties all of
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whom belong to Scheduled Tribes within such areas, other than suits and cases
to which the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 5 of this Schedule
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(3) When a law is reserved for the consideration of the President, the President shall
declare either that he assents to the said law or that he withholds assent therefrom:
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Provided that the President may direct the Governor to return the law to the North
Cachar Hills Autonomous Council or the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, as the
case may be, together with a message requesting that the said Council will reconsider
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the law or any specified provisions thereof and, in particular, will, consider the
desirability of introducing any such amendments as he may recommend in his message
and, when the law is so returned, the said Council shall consider the law accordingly
within a period of six months from the date of receipt of such message and, if the
law is again passed by the said Council with or without amendment it shall be
presented again to the President for his consideration.
1. Subs. by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
2. Subs. by the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act, 1969, w.e.f. 2-4-1970.
apply, to the exclusion of any Court in the State, and may appoint suitable persons
to be members of such village councils or presiding officers of such Courts,
and may also appoint such officers as may be necessary for the administration
of the laws made under paragraph 3 of this Schedule.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the Regional Council for
an autonomous region or any Court constituted in that behalf by the Regional
Council or, if in respect of any area within an autonomous district there is no
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Regional Council, the District Council for such district, or any Court constituted
in that behalf by the District Council, shall exercise the powers of a Court of
appeal in respect of all suits and cases triable by a village council or Court
constituted under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph within such region or area,
as the case may be, other than those to which the provisions of sub-paragraph
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(1) of paragraph 5 of this Schedule apply, and no other Court except the High
Court and the Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over such suits or cases.
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(3) The High Court 1[x x x] shall have and exercise such jurisdiction over
the suits and cases to which the provisions of sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph
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apply as the Governor may from time to time by order specify.
(4) A Regional Council or District Council, as the case may be, may with
or
the previous approval of the Governor make rules regulating—
(a) the constitution of village councils and Courts and the powers to be
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exercised by them under this paragraph;
(b) the procedure to be followed by village councils or Courts in the trial
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of suits and cases under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph;

(c) the procedure to be followed by the Regional or District Council or
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any Court constituted by such Council in appeals and other proceedings

under sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph;
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(d) the enforcement of decisions and orders of such Councils and Courts;
(e) all other ancillary matters for the carrying out of the provisions of
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sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) of this paragraph.

[(5) On and from such date as the President may, 3[after consulting the
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Government of the State concerned], by notification appoint in this behalf, this

paragraph shall have effect in relation to such autonomous district or region as
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may be specified in the notification, as if–
1. The words "of Assam" omitted by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971
(81 of 1971), w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
21.1.1972.
(i) in sub-paragraph (1), for the words “between the parties all of whom
belong to Scheduled Tribes within such areas, other than suits and
cases to which the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 5
of this Schedule apply,”, the words “not being suits and cases of the
nature referred to in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph (5) of this
Schedule, which the Governor may specify in this behalf,” had been
substituted;
(ii) sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) had been omitted;
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(iii) in sub-paragraph (4)—
(a) for the words “A Regional Council or District Council, as the case
may be, may with the previous approval of the Governor make rules
regulating”, the words “the Governor may make rules regulating” had
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been substituted; and
(b) for clause (a), the following clause had been substituted, namely:-
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"(a) the constitution of village councils and Courts, the powers to be
exercised by them under this paragraph and the Courts to which appeals
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from the decisions of village councils and Courts shall lie;";
(c) for clause (c), the following clause had been substituted, namely:-
or
"(c) the transfer of appeals and other proceedings pending before the
Regional or District Council or any Court constituted by such Council
immediately before the date appointed by the President under sub-
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paragraph (5);"; and
(d) in clause (e), for the words, brackets and figures “sub-paragraphs (1)
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and (2)”, the words, brackets and figure “Sub-paragraph (1)” had been
substituted.]1
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5. Conferment of powers under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908,

and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 18981, on the Regional and District
Councils and on certain Courts and officers for the trial of certain suits,
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cases and offences:— (1) The Governor may, for the trial of suits or cases
arising out of any law in force in any autonomous district or region being a
law specified in that behalf by the Governor, or for the trial of offences punishable
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with death, transportation for life, or imprisonment for a term of not less than
five years under the Indian Penal Code or under any other law for the time
being applicable to such district or region, confer on the District Council or
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the Regional Council having authority over such district or region or on Courts
constituted by such District Council or on any officer appointed in that behalf
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by the Governor, such powers under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, or,
as the case may be, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 18982, as he deems
1. State Amendment: Assam - Insert sub para (6) namely "(6) Nothing in this paragraph
shall apply to the Bodoland Territorial Council constituted under the proviso to sub-para
(3) of para 2 of this Schedule" vide Act 44 of 2003 w.e.f. 7-9-2003.
2. Now the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).
appropriate, and thereupon the said Council, Court or officer shall try the suits,
cases or offences in exercise of the powers so conferred.
(2) The Governor may withdraw or modify any of the powers conferred
on a District Council, Regional Council, Court or officer under sub-paragraph
(1) of this paragraph.
(3) Save as expressly provided in this paragraph, the Code of Civil
Procedure, 1908, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 18981, shall not apply
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to the trial of any suits, cases or offences in an autonomous district or in any
autonomous region to which the provisions of this paragraph apply.
[(4) On and from the date appointed by the President under sub-paragraph
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(5) of paragraph 4 in relation to any autonomous district or autonomous region,
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nothing contained in this paragraph shall, in its application to that district or
region, be deemed to authorise the Governor to confer on the District Council
or Regional Council or on Courts constituted by the District Council any of
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the powers referred to in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph.]
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[6. Powers of the District Council to establish primary schools, etc:—
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(1) The District Council for an autonomous district may establish, construct,
or manage primary schools, dispensaries, markets, 3[cattle pounds], ferries,
or
fisheries, roads, road transport and waterways in the district and may, with the
previous approval of the Governor, make regulations for the regulation and control
thereof and, in particular, may prescribe the language and the manner in which
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primary education shall be imparted in the primary schools in the district.
(2) The Governor may, with the consent of any District Council, entrust
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either conditionally or unconditionally to that Council or to its officers functions

in relation to agriculture, animal husbandry, community projects, co-operative
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societies, social welfare, village planning or any other matter to which the
executive power of the State 4[xxx] extends.]
7. District and Regional Funds:— (1) There shall be constituted for each
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autonomous district, a District Fund and for each autonomous region, a Regional
Fund to which shall be credited all moneys received respectively by the District
Council for that district and the Regional Council for that region in the course
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of the administration of such district or region, as the case may be, in accordance
with the provisions of this Constitution.
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[(2) The Governor may make rules for the management of the District
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Fund, or, as the case may be, the Regional Fund and for the procedure to be
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1. Ins. by the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act, 1969 (55 of 1969), Sec. 74 and Fourth
Sch., w.e.f. 2-4-1970.
2. Subs. by Ibid.
3. Subs. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1974 (56 of 1974), Sec.4, for "cattle ponds".
4. The words "of Assam or Meghalaya, as the case may be", omitted by the North-Eastern
Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (81 of 1971), w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
5. Subs. by the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act, 1969 (55 of 1969), w.e.f. 2-4-1970.
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followed in respect of payment of money into the said Fund, the withdrawal
of moneys therefrom, the custody of moneys therein and any other matter
connected with or ancillary to the matters aforesaid.
(3) The accounts of the District Council or, as the case may be, the Regional
Council shall be kept in such form as the Comptroller and Auditor-General of
India may, with the approval of the President, prescribe.
(4) The Comptroller and Auditor-General shall cause the accounts of the
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District and Regional Councils to be audited in such manner as he may think
fit, and the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General relating to such
accounts shall be submitted to the Governor who shall cause them to be laid
before the Council.]
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8. Powers to assess and collect land revenue and to impose taxes:—
(1) The Regional Council for an autonomous region in respect of all lands within
such region and the District Council for an autonomous district in respect of
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all lands within the district except those which are in the areas under the authority
of Regional Councils, if any, within the district, shall have the power to assess
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and collect revenue in respect of such lands in accordance with the principles
for the time being followed 1[by the Government of the State in assessing lands
or
for the purpose of land revenue in the State generally].
(2) The Regional Council for an autonomous region in respect of areas
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within such region and the District Council for an autonomous district in respect
of all areas in the district except those which are under the authority of Regional
Councils, if any, within the district, shall have power to levy and collect taxes
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on lands and buildings, and tolls on persons resident within such areas.
(3) The District Council for an autonomous district shall have the power
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to levy and collect all or any of the following taxes within such district, that
is to say—
(a) taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments;
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(b) taxes on animals, vehicles and boats;

(c) taxes on the entry of goods into a market for sale therein, and tolls
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on passengers and goods carried in ferries; and

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(d) taxes for the maintenance of schools, dispensaries or roads.

(4) A Regional Council or District Council, as the case may be, may make
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regulations to provide for the levy and collection of any of the taxes specified
in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) of this paragraph 2[and every such regulation shall
be submitted forthwith to the Governor and, until assented to by him, shall have
no effect].
21.1.1972.
2. Ins. by the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act, 1969, w.e.f. 2-4-1970.
[9. Licences or leases for the purpose of prospecting for, or extraction

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of, minerals:— (1) Such share of the royalties accruing each year from licences
or leases for the purpose of prospecting for, or the extraction of, minerals granted
by 2[the Government of the State] in respect of any area within an autonomous
district as may be agreed upon between 2[the Government of the State] and
the District Council of such district shall be made over to that District Council.
(2) If any dispute arises as to the share of such royalties to be made
over to a District Council, it shall be referred to the Governor for determination
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and the amount determined by the Governor in his discretion shall be deemed
to be the amount payable under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph to the District
Council and the decision of the Governor shall be final.
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10. Power of District Council to make regulations for the Control
of money-lending and trading by non-tribals:— (1) The District Council of
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an autonomous district may make regulations for the regulation and control of
money-lending or trading within the district by persons other than Scheduled
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Tribes resident in the district.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing
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power, such regulations may —
(a) prescribe that no one except the holder of a licence issued in that
behalf shall carry on the business of money-lending;
or
(b) prescribe the maximum rate of interest which may be charged or be
recovered by a money-lender;
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(c) provide for the maintenance of accounts by money-lenders and for
the inspection of such accounts by officers appointed in that behalf
by the District Council;
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(d) prescribe that no person who is not a member of the Scheduled Tribes
resident in the district shall carry on wholesale or retail business in
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any commodity except under a licence issued in that behalf by the

District Council :
1. State Amendments – Tripura & Mizoram — Paragraph 9 has been amended in its
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application to the States of Tripura and Mizoram by the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution
(Amendment) Act, 1988, (67 of 1988), Sec. 2, insert the following sub-paragraph after
sub-paragraph(2), namely:—
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"(3) The Governor may, by order, direct that the share of royalties to be made over to
a District Council under this paragraph shall be made over to that Council within a period
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of one year from the date of any agreement under sub-paragraph(1) or, as the case may
be of any determination under sub-paragraph (2)."
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21.1.1972.
3. Paragraph 10 has been amended in its application to the States of Tripura and Mizoram
by the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1988 (67 of 1988), Sec.2,
as under:—
(a) in the heading, the words "by non-tribals" shall be omitted;
(b) in sub-paragraph(1), the words "other than Scheduled Tribes" shall be omitted;
(c) in sub-paragraph(2), for clause(d), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:—
"(d) prescribe that no person resident in the district shall carry on any trade, whether
wholesale or retail, except under a licence issued in that behalf by the District Council".
Provided that no regulations may be made under this paragraph unless they
are passed by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the total membership
of the District Council :
Provided further that it shall not be competent under any such regulations
to refuse the grant of a licence to a money-lender or a trader who has been
carrying on business within the district since before the time of the making of
such regulations.
(3) All regulations made under this paragraph shall be submitted forthwith
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to the Governor and, until assented to by him, shall have no effect*.
11. Publication of laws, rules and regulations made under the
Schedule:— All laws, rules and regulations made under this Schedule by a District
Council or a Regional Council shall be published forthwith in the Official Gazette
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of the State and shall on such publication have the force of law.
**12. 1[Application of Acts of Parliament and of the Legislature of
the State of Assam to autonomous districts and autonomous regions in
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the State of Assam:— (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution—
(a) No Act of the 1[Legislature of the State of Assam] in respect of any
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of the 2[matters specified in paragraph 3 or paragraph 3-A of this
Schedule] as matters with respect to which a District Council or a
or
Regional Council may make laws, and no Act of the 1[Legislature
of the State of Assam] prohibiting or restricting the consumption of
any non-distilled alcoholic liquor shall apply to any autonomous district
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or autonomous region 3[in that State] unless in either case the District
Council for such district or having jurisdiction over such region by
public notification so directs, and the District Council in giving such
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direction with respect to any Act may direct that the Act shall in its
application to such district or region or any part thereof have effect
subject to such exceptions or modifications as it thinks fit4;
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(b) the Governor may, by public notification, direct that any Act of
Parliament or of the 1[Legislature of the State of Assam] to which the provisions
of clause (a) of this sub-paragraph do not apply shall not apply to an autonomous
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district or an autonomous region 3[in that State] or shall apply to such district
or region or any part thereof subject to such exceptions or modifications as
he may specify in the notification.
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1.
Subs. by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
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2.
Subs. by Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1995, (42 of 1995).
3.
Ins. by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
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State Amendment: Assam - Insert following sub-para (4) namely: "(4) Nothing in this
paragraph shall apply to the Bodoland Territorial Council constituted under the proviso
to sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 2 of this schedule, vide Act 44 of 2003, w.e.f. 7.9.2003.
**. State Amendment: Assam - In sub-para (1) for "matters specified in para 3 of this schedule",
substitute "matters specified in para 3 or para 3A of this schedule" vide Act 42 of 1995,
w.e.f. 12-9-1995.
4. State Amendment: Assam - In Clause(a) for "matters specified in para 3 or para 3A of
this schedule" substitute "matters specified in para 3 or para 3A or para 3B of this schedule"
vide Act 44 of 2003, w.e.f. 7-9-2003.
(2) Any direction given under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph may
be given so as to have retrospective effect.
[12A. Application of Acts of Parliament and of the Legislature of
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the State of Meghalaya to autonomous districts and autonomous regions

in the State of Meghalaya:– Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,–
(a) if any provision of a law made by a District or Regional Council in
the State of Meghalaya with respect to any matter specified in sub-
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paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 of this Schedule or if any provision of
any regulation made by a District Council or a Regional Council in
that State under paragraph 8 or paragraph 10 of this Schedule, is
repugnant to any provision of a law made by the Legislature of the
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State of Meghalaya with respect to that matter, then, the law or
regulation made by the District Council or, as the case may be, the
Regional Council whether made before or after the law made by the
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Legislature of the State of Meghalaya, shall, to the extent of repugnancy,
be void and the law made by the Legislature of the State of Meghalaya
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shall prevail;
(b) the President may, with respect to any Act of Parliament, by notification,
or
direct that it shall not apply to an autonomous district or an autonomous
region in the State of Meghalaya, or shall apply to such district or
region or any part thereof subject to such exceptions or modifications
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as he may specify in the notification and any such direction may be
given so as to have retrospective effect.]
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[12AA. Application of Acts of Parliament and of the Legislature of

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the State of Tripura to the autonomous district and autonomous regions

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in the State of Tripura:– Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,–

(a) no Act of the Legislature of the State of Tripura in respect of any
of the matters specified in paragraph 3 of this Schedule as matters
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with respect to which a District Council or a Regional Council may

make laws, and no Act of the Legislature of the State of Tripura
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prohibiting or restricting the consumption of any non-distilled alcoholic

liquor shall apply to the autonomous district or an autonomous region
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in that State unless, in either case, the District Council for that district
or having jurisdiction over such region by public notification so directs,
and the District Council in giving such direction with respect to any
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Act may direct that the Act shall, in its application to that district
or such region or any part thereof, have effect subject to such
exceptions or modifications as it thinks fit ;

2. Subs. by the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1988 (67 of 1988).
(b) the Governor may, by public notification, direct that any Act of the
Legislature of the State of Tripura to which the provisions of clause
(a) of this sub-paragraph do not apply, shall not apply to the autonomous
district or an autonomous region in that State, or shall apply to that
district or such region, or any part thereof, subject to such exceptions
or modifications, as he may specify in the notification;
(c) the President may, with respect to any Act of Parliament, by notification,
direct that it shall not apply to the autonomous district or an autonomous
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region in the State of Tripura, or shall apply to such district or region
or any part thereof, subject to such exceptions or modifications as
he may specify in the notification and any such direction may be given
so as to have retrospective effect.
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[12B. Application of Acts of Parliament and of the Legislature of
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the [State] of Mizoram to autonomous districts and autonomous regions

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in the 2[State] of Mizoram:— Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,—
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(a) no Act of the Legislature of the State of Mizoram in respect of any
of the matters specified in paragraph 3 of this Schedule as matters
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with respect to which a District Council or a Regional Council may
make laws, and no Act of the Legislature of the State of Mizoram
or
prohibiting or restricting the consumption of any non-distilled alcoholic
liquor shall apply to any autonomous district or autonomous region
in that State unless, in either case, the District Council for such district
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or having jurisdiction over such region, by public notification, so
directs, and the District Council, in giving such direction with respect
to any Act, may direct that the Act shall, in its application to such
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district or region or any part thereof, have effect subject to such

exceptions or modifications as it thinks fit;
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(b) the Governor may, by public notification, direct that any Act of the
Legislature of the State of Mizoram to which the provisions of clause
(a) of this sub-paragraph do not apply, shall not apply to an autonomous
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district or an autonomous region in that State, or shall apply to such

district or region, or any part thereof, subject to such exceptions or
modifications, as he may specify in the notification;
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(c) the President may, with respect to any Act of Parliament, by notification,
direct that it shall not apply to an autonomous district or an autonomous
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region in the State of Mizoram, or shall apply to such district or region

or any part thereof, subject to such exceptions or modifications as
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he may specify in the notification and any such direction may be given
so as to have retrospective effect.]
13. Estimated receipts and expenditure pertaining to autonomous
districts to be shown separately in the annual financial statement:— The
estimated receipts and expenditure pertaining to an autonomous district which
1. Subs. by the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Act, 1971, w.e.f. 29-4-1972.
are to be credited to, or is to be made from, the Consolidated Fund of the

State 1[xxx] shall be first placed before the District Council for discussion and
then after such discussion be shown separately in the annual financial statement
of the State to be laid before the Legislature of the State under Article 202.
14. Appointment of Commission to inquire into and report on the
administration of autonomous districts and autonomous regions:— (1) The
Governor may at any time appoint a Commission to examine and report on any
matter specified by him relating to the administration of the autonomous districts
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and autonomous regions in the State, including matters specified in clauses (c),
(d), (e) and (f) of sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1 of this Schedule, or may
appoint a Commission to inquire into and report from time to time on the
administration of autonomous districts and autonomous regions in the State
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generally and in particular on—
(a) the provision of educational and medical facilities and communications
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in such districts and regions;
(b) the need for any new or special legislation in respect of such districts
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and regions; and
(c) the administration of the laws, rules and regulations made by the District
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and Regional Councils;
and define the procedure to be followed by such Commission.
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(2) The report of every such Commission 2[x x x] shall be laid before
the Legislature of the State by the Minister concerned together with an explanatory
memorandum regarding the action proposed to be taken thereon by 3[the Government
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of the State]*.
(3) In allocating the business of the Government of the State among his
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Ministers the Governor may place one of his Ministers specially in charge of
the welfare of the autonomous districts and autonomous regions in the State.
[15. Annulment or suspension of acts and resolutions of District and
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Regional Councils:— (1) If at any time the Governor is satisfied that an act
or resolution of a District or a Regional Council is likely to endanger the safety
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1. The words "of Assam" omitted by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971
(81 of 1971), w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
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2. The words "with the recommendations of the Governor with respect thereto" omitted by
the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1985 (42 of 1995).
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4. Paragraph 15 has been amended in its application to the State of Tripura and Mizoram
by the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1988 (67 of 1988), Sec.2
as under:—
(a) in the opening paragraph, for the words "by the Legislature of the State", the words
"by him" shall be substituted.
(b) the proviso shall be omitted.
*. State Amendment: Assam - In sub-para (2) omit the words "with the recommendations
of the Governor with respect thereto" by Act 42 of 1995, w.e.f. 12-9-1995.
of India 1[or is likely to be prejudicial to public order], he may annul or suspend

such act or resolution and take such steps as he may consider necessary (including
the suspension of the Council and the assumption to himself of all or any of
the powers vested in or exercisable by the Council) to prevent the commission
or continuance of such act, or the giving of effect to such resolution.
(2) Any order made by the Governor under sub-paragraph (1) of this
paragraph together with the reasons therefor shall be laid before the Legislature
of the State as soon as possible and the order shall, unless revoked by the
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Legislature of the State, continue in force for a period of twelve months from
the date on which it was so made:
in force of such order is passed by the Legislature of the State, the order shall
unless cancelled by the Governor continue in force for a further period of twelve
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months from the date on which under this paragraph it would otherwise have
ceased to operate.
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[16. Dissolution of a District or a Regional Council:— 3[(1)] The
Governor may on the recommendation of a Commission appointed under paragraph
14 of this Schedule by public notification order the dissolution of a District or
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a Regional Council, and—
(a) direct that a fresh general election shall be held immediately for the
reconstitution of the Council, or
or
(b) subject to the previous approval of the Legislature of the State assume
the administration of the area under the authority of such Council
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himself or place the administration of such area under the Commission
appointed under the said paragraph or any other body considered
suitable by him for a period not exceeding twelve months:
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Provided that when an order under clause (a) of this paragraph has been
made, the Governor may take the action referred to in clause (b) of this paragraph
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with regard to the administration of the area in question pending the reconstitution
of the Council on fresh general election:
Provided further that no action shall be taken under clause (b) of this
paragraph without giving the District or the Regional Council, as the case may
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be, an opportunity of placing its views before the Legislature of the State.
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[(2) If at any time the Governor is satisfied that a situation has arisen
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in which the administration of an autonomous district or region cannot be carried

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2. Paragraph 16 has been amended in its application to the States of Tripura and Mizoram
by the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1988 (67 of 1988), Sec.2
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as under:—
(a) in sub-paragraph(1), the words "subject to the previous approval of the Legislature
of the State" occurring in clause(b), and the second proviso shall be omitted;
(b) for sub-paragraph (3), the following sub-paragraph shall be substituted, namely:—
"(3) Every order made under sub-paragraph (1) or sub-paragraph(2) of this paragraph,
along with the reasons therefor shall be laid before the Legislature of the State".
3. Paragaph 16 renumbered as sub-paragraph(1) thereof by the Assam Reorganisation
(Meghalaya) Act, 1969 (55 of 1969), w.e.f. 2-4-1970.
on in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule, he may, by public

notification, assume to himself all or any of the functions or powers vested
in or exercisable by the District Council or, as the case may be, the Regional
Council and declare that such functions or powers shall be exercisable by such
person or authority as he may specify in this behalf, for a period not exceeding
six months:
Provided that the Governor may by a further order or orders extend the
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operation of the initial order by a period not exceeding six months on each
occasion.
(3) Every order made under sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph with the
reasons therefor shall be laid before the Legislature of the State and shall cease
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to operate at the expiration of thirty days from the date on which the State
Legislature first sits after the issue of the orders, unless, before the expiry of
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that period it has been approved by the State Legislature.]
17. Exclusion of areas from autonomous districts in forming
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constituencies in such districts:— For the purposes of elections to 1[the
Legislative Assembly of Assam or Meghalaya] 2[or Tripura]] 3[or Mizoram], the
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Governor may by order declare that any area within an autonomous district 1[in
the State of Assam or Meghalaya] 2[or Tripura] 3[or Mizoram], as the case may
be,] shall not form part of any constituency to fill a seat or seats in the Assembly
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reserved for any such district but shall form part of a constituency to fill a
seat or seats in the Assembly not so reserved to be specified in the order*.
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19. Transitional provisions:— (1) As soon as possible after the
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commencement of this Constitution the Governor shall take steps for the
constitution of a District Council for each autonomous district in the State under
this Schedule and, until a District Council is so constituted for an autonomous
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district, the administration of such district shall be vested in the Governor and
the following provisions shall apply to the administration of the areas within such
district instead of the foregoing provisions of this Schedule, namely:—
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(a) no Act of Parliament or of the Legislature of the State shall apply

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to any such area unless the Governor by public notification so directs;

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2. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1984, Sec.4, w.e.f. 1-4-1985.
3. Ins. by the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 (34 of 1986), Sec. 39, w.e.f. 20-2-1987.
4. Paragraph 18 omitted by the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 (34 of 1986), w.e.f. 21-1-1972.
*. State Amendment: Assam - Insert the following:
"Provided that nothing in this paragraph shall apply to the Bodoland Territorial Areas
District." vide Act No. 44 of 2003, w.e.f. 7-9-2003.
and the Governor in giving such a direction with respect to any Act
may direct that the Act shall, in its application to the area or to any
specified part thereof, have effect subject to such exceptions or
modifications as he thinks fit;
(b) the Governor may make regulations for the peace and good government
of any such area and any regulations so made may repeal or amend
any Act of Parliament or of the Legislature of the State or any existing
law which is for the time being applicable to such area.
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(2) Any direction given by the Governor under clause (a) of sub-paragraph
(1) of this paragraph may be given so as to have retrospective effect.
(3) All regulations made under clause (b) of sub-paragraph (1) of this
paragraph shall be submitted forthwith to the President and, until assented to
by him, shall have no effect*.
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[20. Tribal areas:— (1) The areas specified in Parts I, II 2[IIA] and
III of the table below shall respectively be the tribal areas within the State of
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Assam, the State of Meghalaya 2[,the State of Tripura] and the 3[State] of
Mizoram.
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(2) 4[Any reference in Part I, Part II or Part III of the table below] to
any district shall be construed as a reference to the territories comprised within
the autonomous district of that name existing immediately before the day appointed
or
under clause (b) of Section 2 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act,
1971:
Provided that for the purposes of clauses (e) and (f) of sub-paragraph
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(1) of paragraph 3, paragraph 4, paragraph 5, paragraph 6, sub-paragraph (2),
clauses (a), (b) and (d) of sub-paragraph (3) and sub-paragraph (4) of paragraph
8 and clause (d) of sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 10 of this Schedule, no
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part of the area comprised within the municipality of Shillong shall be deemed
to be within the 5[Khasi Hills District].
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[(3) The reference in Part IIA in the table below to the “Tripura Tribal
Areas District” shall be construed as a reference to the territory comprising the
tribal areas specified in the First Schedule to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous
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District Council Act, 1979.]

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5. Subs. by the Government of Meghalaya Notification No. DCA 31/72/11, dt. 14.6.1973.
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commencement of this Act, an Interim Executive Council for Bodoland Territorial Areas
District in Assam shall be formed by the Governor from amongst leaders of the Bodo
movement, including the signatories to the Memorandum of Settlement, and shall provide
adequate representation to the non-tribal communities in that area:
Provided that the Interim Council shall for a period of six months during which endeavour
to hold the election to the Council shall be made."
Explanation:-- For the purposes of this sub-paragraph, the expression "Memorandum of
Settlement" means the Memorandum signed on the 10th day of February, 2003 between
Government of India, Government of Assam and Bodo Liberation Tigres." vide Act 44
of 2003, w.e.f. 7-9-2003.
TABLE
Part I
1. The North Cachar Hills District.
2. 1[The Karbi Anglong District.]*
PART II
2
[1. Khasi Hills District.
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2. Jaintia Hills District.]
3. The Garo Hills District.
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[PART IIA
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Tripura Tribal Areas District.]
PART III
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[x x x]
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5
[1. The Chakma District.
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[2. The Mara District.
3. The Lai District.]]
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[20A. Dissolution of the Mizo District Council:— (1) Notwithstanding
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anything in this Schedule, the District Council of the Mizo District existing
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immediately before the prescribed date (hereinafter referred to as the Mizo District
Council) shall stand dissolved and cease to exist.
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(2) The Administrator of the Union territory of Mizoram may, by one or

more orders, provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
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(a) the transfer, in whole or in part, of the assets, rights and liabilities
of the Mizo District Council (including the rights and liabilities under
any contract made by it) to the Union or to any other authority;
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(b) the substitution of the Union or any other authority for the Mizo District
Council, or the addition of the Union or any other authority, as a party
to any legal proceedings to which the Mizo District Council is a party;
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2. Subs. by the Govenment of Assam Notification T-A D/R/115/74/47, dt. 14.10.1976.

3. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1984, Sec. 4, w.e.f. 1-4-1985.
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4. The words “The Mizo District” omitted by the Government of Union Territories
(Amendment) Act, 1971 (83 of 1971), w.e.f. 29-4-1972.
5. Ins. by the Mizoram District Councils (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 1972, dt. 5.5.1972,
w.e.f. 29-4-1972.
6. Subs. by the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1988 (67 of 1988).
7. Subs. by the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Act, 1971 (83 of 1971),
w.e.f. 29-4-1972.
*. State Amendment: Assam - Inserted the following : "3. The Bodoland Territorial Areas
District" vide Act 44 of 2003. w.e.f. 7-9-2003.
(c) the transfer or re-employment of any employees of the Mizo District

Council to or by the Union or any other authoriy, the terms and
conditions of service applicable to such employees after such transfer
or re-employment;
(d) the continuance of any laws, made by the Mizo District Council and
in force immediately before its dissolution, subject to such adaptations
and modifications, whether by way of repeal or amendment, as the
Administrator may make in this behalf, until such laws are altered,
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repealed or amended by a competent Legislature or other competent
authority;
(e) such incidental, consequential and supplementary matters as the
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Administrator considers necessary.
Explanation:— In this paragraph and in paragraph 20B of this Schedule,
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the expression “prescribed date” means the date on which the Legislative Assembly
of the Union territory of Mizoram is duly constituted under and in accordance
with the provisions of the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963.
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20B. Autonomous regions in the Union territory of Mizoram to be
1
or
autonomous districts and transitory provisions consequent thereto:— (1)
Notwithstanding anything in this Schedule,—
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1. State Amendment – Assam
Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1995 (42 of 1995) S. 2, insert the following
para:–
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“20BA. Exercise of discretionary powers by the Governor in the discharge of his functions:—
The Governor in the discharge of his functions under sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) of
paragraph 1, sub-paragraphs (1), (6), sub-paragraph (6A) excluding the first proviso and
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sub-paragraph (7) of paragraph 2, sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 3, sub-paragraph (4)

of paragraph 4, paragraph 5, sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 6, sub-paragraph (2) of
paragraph 7, sub-paragraph (4) of paragraph 8, sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 9, sub-
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paragraph (3) of paragraph 10, sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 14, sub-paragraph (1) of
paragraph 15 and sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) of paragraph 16 of this Schedule, shall, after
consulting the Council of Ministers and the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council or
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the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, as the case may be, take such action as he
considers necessary in his discretion.”
1. After paragraph 20B, the following paragraph has been inserted in its application to
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the State of Tripura and Mizoram, by the sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment)
Act, 1988 (67 of 1988), Sec. 2, namely:—
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“20BB. Exercise of discretionary powers by the Governor in the discharge of his functions.—
The Governor in the discharge of his functions under sub-paragraph (2) and (3) of paragraph
1, sub-paragraphs (1) and (7) of paragraph 2, sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 3, sub-
paragraph (4) of paragraph 4, paragraph 5, sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 6, sub-paragraph
(2) of paragraph 7, sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 9, sub-paragraphs (1) of paragraph
14, sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 15 and sub-paragraph (1) and (2) of paragraph 16
of this Schedule, shall, after consulting the Council of Ministers, and if he thinks it
necessary, the District Council or the Regional Council concerned, take such action as
he considers necessary in his discretion.”
(a) every autonomous region existing immediately before the prescribed

date in the Union territory of Mizoram shall, on and from that date,
be an autonomous district in that Union territory (hereafter referred
to as the corresponding new district) and the Administrator thereof
may, by one or more orders, direct that such consequential amendments
as are necessary to give effect to the provisions of this clause shall
be made in paragraph 20 of this Schedule (including Part III of the
table appended to that paragraph) and thereupon the said paragraph
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and the said Part III shall be deemed to have been amended accordingly;
(b) every Regional Council of an autonomous region in the Union territory
of Mizoram existing immediately before the prescribed date (hereafter
referred to as the existing Regional Council) shall, on and from that
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date and until a District Council is duly constituted for the corresponding
new district, be deemed to be the District Council of that district
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(hereafter referred to as the corresponding new District Council).
(2) Every member whether elected or nominated of an existing Regional
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Council shall be deemed to have been elected or, as the case may be, nominated
to the corresponding new District Council and shall hold office until a District
or
Council is duly constituted for the corresponding new district under this Schedule.
(3) Until rules are made under sub-paragraph (7) of paragraph 2 and sub-
paragraph (4) of paragraph 4 of this Schedule by the corresponding new District
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Council, the rules made under the said provisions by the existing Regional Council
and in force immediately before the prescribed date shall have effect in relation
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to the corresponding new District Council subject to such adaptations and

modifications as may be made therein by the Administrator of the Union territory
of Mizoram.
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(4) The Administrator of the Union territory of Mizoram may, by one or

more orders, provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
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(a) the transfer in whole or in part of the assets, rights and liabilities of
the existing Regional Council (including the rights and liabilities under
any contract made by it) to the corresponding new District Council;
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(b) the substitution of the corresponding new District Council for the
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existing Regional Council as a party to the legal proceedings to which

the existing Regional Council is a party;
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(c) the transfer or re-employment of any employees of the existing Regional

Council to or by the corresponding new District Council, the terms
and conditions of service applicable to such employees after such
transfer or re-employment;
(d) the continuance of any laws made by the existing Regional Council
and in force immediately before the prescribed date, subject to such
adaptations and modifications, whether by way of repeal or amendment,

as the Administrator may make in this behalf until such laws are altered,
repealed or amended by a competent Legislature or other competent
authority;
(e) such incidental, consequential and supplementary matters as the
Administrator considers necessary.
20C. Interpretation:— Subject to any provision made in this behalf, the
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provisions of this Schedule shall, in their application to the Union territory of
Mizoram, have effect—
(1) as if references to the Governor and Government of the State were
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239, references to State (except in the expression “Government of the State”)
were references to the Union territory of Mizoram and references to the State
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Legislature were references to the Legislative Assembly of the Union territory
of Mizoram;
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(2) as if—
(a) in sub-paragraph (5) of paragraph 4, the provision for consultation
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with the Government of the State concerned had been omitted;
(b) in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 6, for the words “to which the
executive power of the State extends”, the words “with respect to
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which the Legislative Assembly of the Union territory of Mizoram has
power to make laws” had been substituted;
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(c) in paragraph 13, the words and figures “under Article 202” had been
omitted.]]
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21. Amendment of the Schedule:— (1) Parliament may from time to

time by law amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any of the provisions
of this Schedule and, when the Schedule is so amended, any reference to this
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Schedule in this Constitution shall be construed as a reference to such Schedule

as so amended.
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(2) No such law as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph

shall be deemed to be an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of
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Article 368.
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Similar as the 5th Schedule, this Schedule contains detailed provisions as

regards tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
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SEVENTH SCHEDULE
[Article 246]
List I – Union List
1. Defence of India and every part thereof including preparation for defence
and all such acts as may be conducive in times of war to its prosecution and
after its termination to effective demobilisation.
2. Naval, military and air forces; any other armed forces of the Union.
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[2A. Deployment of any armed force of the Union or any other force
1
subject to the control of the Union or any contingent or unit thereof in any
State in aid of the civil power; powers, jurisdiction, privileges and liabilities of
the members of such forces while on such deployment.]
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3. Delimitation of cantonment areas, local self-government in such areas,
the constitution and powers within such areas of cantonment authorities and the
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regulation of house accommodation (including the control of rents) in such areas.
4. Naval, military and air force works.
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5. Arms, firearms, ammunition and explosives.
6. Atomic energy and mineral resources necessary for its production.
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7. Industries declared by Parliament by law to be necessary for the purpose
of defence or for the prosecution of war.
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8. Central Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation.
9. Preventive detention for reasons connected with Defence, Foreign Affairs,
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or the security of India; persons subjected to such detention.

10. Foreign affairs; all matters which bring the Union into relation with
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any foreign country.

11. Diplomatic, consular and trade representation.
12. United Nations Organisation.
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13. Participation in international conferences, associations and other bodies

and implementing of decisions made thereat.
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14. Entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries and
implementing of treaties, agreements and conventions with foreign countries.
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15. War and peace.

16. Foreign jurisdiction.
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17. Citizenship, naturalisation and aliens.

18. Extradition.
19. Admission into, and emigration and expulsion from, India; passports
and visas.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
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368 The Constitution of India Sch. VII
20. Pilgrimages to places outside India.

21. Piracies and crimes committed on the high seas or in the air; offences
against the law of nations committed on land or the high seas or in the air.
22. Railways.
23. Highways declared by or under law made by Parliament to be national
highways.
24. Shipping and navigation on inland waterways, declared by Parliament
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by law to be national waterways, as regards mechanically propelled vessels; the
rule of the road on such waterways.
25. Maritime shipping and navigation, including shipping and navigation on
tidal waters; provision of education and training for the mercantile marine and
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regulation of such education and training provided by States and other agencies.
26. Lighthouses, including lightships, beacons and other provision for the
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safety of shipping and aircraft.
27. Ports declared by or under law made by Parliament or existing law
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to be major ports, including their delimitation, and the constitution and powers
of port authorities therein.
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28. Port quarantine, including hospitals connected therewith; seamen’s and
marine hospitals.
29. Airways; aircraft and air navigation; provision of aerodromes; regulation
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and organisation of air traffic and of aerodromes; provision for aeronautical
education and training and regulation of such education and training provided
by States and other agencies.
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30. Carriage of passengers and goods by railway, sea or air, or by national

waterways in mechanically propelled vessels.
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Caselaw
Inspection fees is not tax. 2005 AIR SCW 256.

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31. Posts and telegraphs; telephones, wireless, broadcasting and other like
forms of communication.
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32. Property of the Union and the revenue therefrom, but as regards property
situated in a State 1[xxx] subject to legislation by the State, save in so far as
Parliament by law otherwise provides.
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[xxx]
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34. Courts of wards for the estates of Rulers of Indian States.

35. Public debt of the Union.
36. Currency, coinage and legal tender; foreign exchange.
37. Foreign loans.
1. Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.

2. Entry 33 omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
Sch. VII List I -- Union List 369
38. Reserve Bank of India.

39. Post Office Savings Bank.
40. Lotteries organised by the Government of India or the Government
of a State.
41. Trade and commerce with foreign countries; import and export across
customs frontiers; definition of customs frontiers.
Caselaw
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A.P. Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation and Reservation) Act, 2000 is beyond
competence of State Legislature. E.V. Chinnaiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh
42. Inter-State trade and commerce.
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43. Incorporation, regulation and winding up of trading corporations, including
banking, insurance and financial corporations but not including co-operative
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societies.
44. Incorporation, regulation and winding up of corporations, whether
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trading or not, with objects not confined to one State, but not including
universities.
45. Banking.
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46. Bills of exchange, cheques, promissory notes and other like instruments.
47. Insurance.
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48. Stock exchanges and future markets.
49. Patents, inventions and designs; copyright; trade-marks and merchandise
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marks.
50. Establishment of standards of weight and measure.
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51. Establishment of standards of quality for goods to be exported out

of India or transported from one State to another.
52. Industries, the control of which by the Union is declared by Parliament
by law to be expedient in the public interest.
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53. Regulation and development of oilfields and mineral oil resources;

petroleum and petroleum products; other liquids and substances declared by
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Parliament by law to be dangerously inflammable.

54. Regulation of mines and mineral development to the extent to which
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such regulation and development under the control of the Union is declared by
Parliament by law to be expedient in the public interest.
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55. Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields.

56. Regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river valleys to
the extent to which such regulation and development under the control of the
Union is declared by Parliament by law to be expedient in the public interest.
Caselaw
Networking of rivers – Court directed issue of notice based on speech

of the President on Independence Day. 2002 (8) Scale 194.
CONST-24
57. Fishing and fisheries beyond territorial waters.

58. Manufacture, supply and distribution of salt by Union agencies; regulation
and control of manufacture, supply and distribution of salt by other agencies.
59. Cultivation, manufacture, and sale for export, of opium.
60. Sanctioning of cinematograph films for exhibition.
61. Industrial disputes concerning Union employees.
62. The institutions known at the commencement of this Constitution as
the National Library, the Indian Museum, the Imperial War Museum, the Victoria
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Memorial and the Indian War Memorial, and any other like institution financed
by the Government of India wholly or in a part and declared by Parliament
by law to be an institution of national importance.
63. The institutions known at the commencement of this Constitution as
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the Benares Hindu University, the Aligarh Muslim University and the 1[Delhi
University; the University established in pursuance of Article 371E;] any other
institution declared by Parliament by law to be an institution of national importance.
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64. Institutions for scientific or technical education financed by the Government
of India wholly or in part and declared by Parliament by law to be institutions
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of national importance.
65. Union agencies and institutions for–
or
(a) professional, vocational or technical training, including the training of
police officers; or
(b) the promotion of special studies or research; or
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(c) scientific or technical assistance in the investigation or detection of
crime.
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66. Co-ordination and determination of standards in institutions for higher

education or research and scientific and technical institutions.
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Caselaw
Terrorism is not the same as law and order. It affects security of State.
Hence Centre can legislate POTA. People’s Union for Civil Liberties and another
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v. Union of India, AIR 2004 SC 456.

67. Ancient and historical monuments and records, and archaeological sites
and remains 2[declared by or under law made by Parliament] to be of national
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importance.
68. The Survey of India, the Geological, Botanical, Zoological and
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Anthropological Surveys of India; Meteorological organisations.

69. Census.
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70. Union Public Services; All-India Services; Union Public Service

Commission.
71. Union pensions, that is to say, pensions payable by the Government
of India or out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Thirty-second Amendment) Act, 1973, w.e.f. 1-7-1974.

Sch. VII List I -- Union List 371
Caselaw
Grant of pension to ex-members of Parliament is valid. S.P. Anand v. Union

of India and others, AIR 2000 M.P. 137.
72. Elections to Parliament, to the Legislatures of States and to the offices
of President and Vice-President; the Election Commission.
73. Salaries and allowances of members of Parliament, the Chairman and
Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
of the House of the People.
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74. Powers, privileges and immunities of each House of Parliament and
of the members and the Committees of each House; enforcement of attendance
of persons for giving evidence or producing documents before committees of
Parliament or commissions appointed by Parliament.
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75. Emoluments, allowances, privileges, and rights in respect of leave of
absence, of the President and Governors; salaries and allowances of the Ministers
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for the Union; the salaries, allowances, and rights in respect of leave of absence
and other conditions of service of the Comptroller and Auditor-General. TOP
76. Audit of the accounts of the Union and of the States.
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77. Constitution, organisation, jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court
(including contempt of such Court), and the fees taken therein; persons entitled
or
to practise before the Supreme Court.
78. Constitution and organisation 1[(including vacations)] of the High Courts
except provisions as to officers and servants of High Courts; persons entitled
ut
to practise before the High Courts.
Caselaw
ct
Power to invest jurisdiction lies in Entry 11-A of the Concurrent List. 2005
AIR SCW 676.
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2
[79. Extension of the jurisdiction of a High Court to, and exclusion of
the jurisdiction of a High Court from, any Union territory.]
80. Extension of the powers and jurisdiction of members of a police force
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belonging to any State to any area outside that State, but not so as to enable
the police of one State to exercise powers and jurisdiction in any area outside
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that State without the consent of the Government of the State in which such
area is situated; extension of the powers and jurisdiction of members of a police
force belonging to any State to railway areas outside that State.
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81. Inter-State migration; inter-State quarantine.

82. Taxes on income other than agricultural income.
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Caselaw
Tax on income of property is a tax on income and is not a tax on property.

M/s. Chelmsford Club v. Commissioner of Income-tax, Delhi, AIR 2000 SC 1092.
83. Duties of customs including export duties.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, with retrospective effect.
84. Duties of excise on tobacco and other goods manufactured or produced

in India except–
(a) alcoholic liquors for human consumption.
(b) opium, Indian hemp and other narcotic drugs and narcotics,
but including medicinal and toilet preparations containing alcohol or any
substance included in sub-paragraph (b) of this entry.
85. Corporation tax.
86. Taxes on the capital value of the assets, exclusive of agricultural land,
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of individuals and companies; taxes on the capital of companies.
87. Estate duty in respect of property other than agricultural land.
88. Duties in respect of succession to property other than agricultural land.
89. Terminal taxes on goods or passengers, carried by railway, sea or air;
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taxes on railway fares and freights.
90. Taxes other than stamp duties on transactions in stock exchanges and
future markets.
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91. Rates of stamp duty in respect of bills of exchange, cheques, promissory
notes, bills of lading, letters of credit, policies of insurance, transfer of shares,
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debentures, proxies and receipts.
92. Taxes on the sale or purchase of newspapers and on advertisements
published therein.
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1
[92A. Taxes on the sale or purchase of goods other than newspapers,
where such sale or purchase takes place in the course of inter-State trade or
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commerce.]
2
[92B. Taxes on the consignment of goods (whether the consignment is
to the person making it or to any other person), where such consignment takes
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place in the course of inter-State trade or commerce.]

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[92C. Taxes on services.]
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93. Offences against laws with respect to any of the matters in this List.
94. Inquiries, surveys and statistics for the purpose of any of the matters
in this List.
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95. Jurisdiction and powers of all Courts, except the Supreme Court, with
respect to any of the matters in this List; admiralty jurisdiction.
96. Fees in respect of any of the matters in this List, but not including
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fees taken in any Court.

97. Any other matter not enumerated in List II or List III including any
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tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.

Caselaw
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Imposition of service tax on transport services comes under residuary

power. Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd. and another v. Union of India and another,
AIR 2005 SC 3020 = 2005 AIR SCW 2051.
Levy of service tax on mandaps is not a tax on land. Tamil Nadu Kalyana
Mandapam Assn. v. Union of India and others, AIR 2004 SC 3757 = 2004
AIR SCW 3991.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Sixth Amendment) Act, 1956, w.e.f. 11-6-1956.
2. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1982, w.e.f. 2-2-1983.
3. Ins. by the Constitution (Eighty-eighth) Amendment) Act, 2003, dt. 15-1-2004.
Sch. VII List II -- State List 373
List II – State List

1. Public order (but not including 1[the use of any naval, military or air
force or any other armed force of the Union or of any other force subject
to the control of the Union or of any contingent or unit thereof] in aid of the
civil power).
[2. Police (including railway and village police) subject to the provisions
1
of entry 2A of List I.]
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3. 2[xxx] Officers and servants of the High Court; procedure in rent and
revenue Courts; fees taken in all Courts except the Supreme Court.
4. Prisons, reformatories, Borstal institutions and other institutions of a like
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nature, and persons detained therein; arrangements with other States for the use
of prisons and other institutions.
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5. Local government, that is to say, the constitution and powers of municipal
corporations, improvement trusts, district boards, mining settlement authorities
and other local authorities for the purpose of local self-government or village
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administration.
6. Public health and sanitation; hospitals and dispensaries.
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Caselaw
ut
Doctrine of occupied field – Explained. AIR 2001 SC 1937.
7. Pilgrimages, other than pilgrimages to places outside India.
8. Intoxicating liquors, that is to say, the production, manufacture, possession,
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transport, purchase and sale of intoxicating liquors.

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Caselaw
Levy of penalty shall be by a statute and not by mere executive instruction.

2003 AIR SCW 5874.
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9. Relief of the disabled and unemployable.

10. Burials and burial grounds; cremations and cremation grounds.
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[xxx]
12. Libraries, museums and other similar institutions controlled or financed
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by the State; ancient and historical monuments and records other than those
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[declared by or under law made by Parliament] to be of national importance.
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13. Communications, that is to say, roads, bridges, ferries, and other means
of communication not specified in List I; municipal tramways; ropeways; inland
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
2. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
3. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
waterways and traffic thereon subject to the provisions of List I and List III
with regard to such waterways; vehicles other than mechanically propelled
vehicles.
14. Agriculture, including agricultural education and research, protection
against pests and prevention of plant diseases.
15. Preservation, protection and improvement of stock and prevention of
animal diseases; veterinary training and practice.
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16. Pounds and the prevention of cattle trespass.
17. Water, that is to say, water supplies, irrigation and canals, drainage
and embankments, water storage and water power subject to the provisions of
entry 56 of List I.
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18. Land, that is to say, rights in or over land, land tenures including the
relation of landlord and tenant, and the collection of rents; transfer and alienation
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of agricultural land; land improvement and agricultural loans; colonization.
[xxx]
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21. Fisheries.
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22. Courts of wards subject to the provisions of entry 34 of List I;
encumbered and attached estates.
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23. Regulation of mines and mineral development subject to the provisions
of List I with respect to regulation and development under the control of the
Union.
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24. Industries subject to the provisions of 2[entries 7 and 52] of List I.

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25. Gas and gas-works.

26. Trade and commerce within the State subject to the provisions of entry
33 of List III.
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27. Production, supply and distribution of goods subject to the provisions

of entry 33 of List III.
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28. Markets and fairs.

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[xxx]
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30. Money-lending and money-lenders; relief of agricultural indebtedness.

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31. Inns and inn-keepers.
1. Entries 19 and 20 omitted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976,

w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
3. Entry 29 omitted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, w.e.f.
3.1.1977.
32. Incorporation, regulation and winding up of corporations, other than

those specified in List I, and universities; unincorporated trading, literary, scientific,
religious and other societies and associations; co-operative societies.
Caselaw
Sch. VII, List II, Entry 32 does not contemplate a university for consultations.
Prof. Yashpal and another v. State of Chattisgarh and others, AIR 2005 SC
2026.
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33. Theatres and dramatic performances; cinemas subject to the provisions
of entry 60 of List I; sports, entertainments and amusements.
Caselaw
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Encouragement of sports is a State subject. M/s. Zee Tele Films Ltd. and
another v. Union of India and others, AIR 2005 SC 2677 = 2005 AIR SCW
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2955.
Maintenance of sports is a State function. 2005 AIR SCW 2477.
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34. Betting and gambling.
Comments
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Without banning its own State’s lotteries the Kerala Government cannot
ban the sale of lottery tickets in Kerala of the other States. S.T. Krishnamoorthi
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v. Union of India & Ors., AIR 2007 (NOC) 1575 (Ker.)
35. Works, lands and buildings vested in or in the possession of the State.
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[xxx]
37. Elections to the Legislature of the State subject to the provisions of
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any law made by Parliament.

38. Salaries and allowances of members of the Legislature of the State,
of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and, if there
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is a Legislative Council, of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman thereof.

39. Powers, privileges and immunities of the Legislative Assembly and of
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the members and the committees thereof, and, if there is a Legislative Council,
of that Council and of the members and the committees thereof; enforcement
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of attendance of persons for giving evidence or producing documents before

committees of the Legislature of the State.
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40. Salaries and allowances of Ministers for the State.

41. State public services; State Public Service Commission.
42. State pensions, that is to say, pensions payable by the State or out
of the Consolidated Fund of the State.
1. Entry 36 omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
43. Public debt of the State.

44. Treasure trove.
45. Land revenue, including the assessment and collection of revenue, the
maintenance of land records, survey for revenue purposes and records of rights,
and alienation of revenues.
46. Taxes on agricultural income.
47. Duties in respect of succession to agricultural land.
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48. Estate duty in respect of agricultural land.
49. Taxes on lands and buildings.
Caselaw
State can impose cess on tea. 2004 AIR SCW 5998.
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State can impose cess on all minerals. Land does mean all the strata above
and below the surface. 2004 AIR SCW 5998.
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50. Taxes on mineral rights subject to any limitations imposed by Parliament
by law relating to mineral development.
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51. Duties of excise on the following goods manufactured or produced
in the State and countervailing duties at the same or lower rates on similar goods
manufactured or produced elsewhere in India:-
or
(a) alcoholic liquors for human consumption;
(b) opium, Indian hemp and other narcotic drugs and narcotics,
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but not including medicinal and toilet preparations containing alcohol or any
substance included in sub-paragraph (b) of this entry.
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52. Taxes on the entry of goods into a local area for consumption, use
or sale therein.
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Caselaw
Mere entry of goods into local areas does not warrant levy of octroi.
AIR 2000 SC 1223.
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53. Taxes on the consumption or sale of electricity.

Caselaw
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Law calling upon all transporters to register their service and obtain licences
comes within Entry 53 of State List. M/s. A.B.C. (India) Ltd. v. State of Assam
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and Another, AIR 2005 SC 3215 = 2005 AIR SCW 3789.

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[54. Taxes on the sale or purchase of goods other than newspapers, subject
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to the provisions of entry 92A of List I.]

Comments
Electro-magnetic waves, radio frequencies in telecommunications are not

goods. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors., AIR
2006 SC 1383.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Sixth Amendment) Act, 1956, w.e.f. 11-9-1956.
Caselaw
Power to levy tax includes all the incidental and ancillary powers to prevent
evasion. 2004 AIR SCW 1122.
Provision for levy of penalty for producing forged documents at check-
post is valid. J. Chatterjee v. Mohinder Kaur Uppal and another, AIR 2000
SC 3076.
55. Taxes on advertisements other than advertisements published in the
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newspapers 1[and advertisements broadcast by radio or television].
56. Taxes on goods and passengers carried by road or on inland waterways.
57. Taxes on vehicles, whether mechanically propelled or not, suitable for
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use on roads, including tramcars subject to the provisions of entry 35 of List
III.
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Caselaw
Levy of life time tax on motor vehicles did not fall outside the Entry 57.
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State of Tamil Nadu v. M. Krishnappan and others, AIR 2005 SC 2168.
58. Taxes on animals and boats.
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59. Tolls.
60. Taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments.
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61. Capitation taxes.
62. Taxes on luxuries, including taxes on entertainments, amusements,
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betting and gambling.

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Caselaw
Levy of luxury tax on tobacco only and not on its users is invalid. 2005
AIR SCW 613.
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Luxury tax on tobacconist is not valid. Ghodwat Pan Masala Products

(I) Ltd. and another v. State of Maharashtra and others, AIR 2005 SC 2909
= 2005 AIR SCW 3366.
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63. Rates of stamp duty in respect of documents other than those specified
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in the provisions of List I with regard to rates of stamp duty.

Caselaw
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State can impose stamp duty on the order of the Court sanctioning
amalgamation of companies. Hindustan Lever and another v. State of Maharashtra
and another, AIR 2004 SC 326.
64. Offences against laws with respect to any of the matters in this List.
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976. w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
respect to any of the matters in this List.
Caselaw
State Government has power to levy fees for supply of river water for
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industry. Tata Iron and Steel Co. Ltd., Jamshedpur and another v. State of
Bihar and others, AIR 2005 Jharkhand 164 (NOC).
Market fees is not tax. The Belsund Sugar Co. Ltd. v. The State of Bihar
and others etc., AIR 1999 SC 3125.
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List III – Concurrent List
1. Criminal law, including all matters included in the Indian Penal Code
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at the commencement of this Constitution but excluding offences against laws
with respect to any of the matters specified in List I or List II and excluding
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the use of naval, military or air forces or any other armed forces of the Union
in aid of the civil power.
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2. Criminal procedure, including all matters included in the Code of Criminal
Procedure at the commencement of this Constitution.
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3. Preventive detention for reasons connected with the security of a State,
the maintenance of public order, or the maintenance of supplies and services
essential to the community; persons subjected to such detention.
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4. Removal from one State to another State of prisoners, accused persons

and persons subjected to preventive detention for reasons specified in entry 3
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of this List.
5. Marriage and divorce; infants and minors; adoption; wills, intestacy and
succession; joint family and partition; all matters in respect of which parties in
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judicial proceedings were immediately before the commencement of this Constitution

subject to their personal law.
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6. Transfer of property other than agricultural land; registration of deeds

and documents.
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7. Contracts, including partnership, agency, contracts of carriage, and other

special forms of contracts, but not including contracts relating to agricultural
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land.
8. Actionable wrongs.
9. Bankruptcy and insolvency.
10. Trust and Trustees.
11. Administrators-general and official trustees.
Sch. VII List III -- Concurrent List 379
Caselaw
State Government is competent to enhance pecuniary jurisdiction of all

Civil Courts. Jamshed N. Guzdar v. State of Maharashtra and others, AIR 2005
SC 862.
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[11A. Administration of Justice; constitution and organisation of all Courts,
except the Supreme Court and the High Courts.]
12. Evidence and oaths; recognition of laws, public acts and records, and
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judicial proceedings.
13. Civil procedure, including all matters included in the Code of Civil
Procedure at the commencement of this Constitution, limitation and arbitration.
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14. Contempt of Court, but not including contempt of the Supreme Court.
15. Vagrancy; nomadic and migratory tribes.
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16. Lunacy and mental deficiency, including places for the reception or
treatment of lunatics and mental deficients.
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17. Prevention of cruelty to animals.
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[17A. Forests.
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17B. Protection of wild animals and birds.]
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18. Adulteration of foodstuffs and other goods.
19. Drugs and poisons, subject to the provisions of entry 59 of List I
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with respect to opium.

20. Economic and social planning.
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[20A. Population control and family planning.]

2
21. Commercial and industrial monopolies, combines and trusts.

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22. Trade unions; industrial and labour disputes.

23. Social security and social insurance; employment and unemployment.
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24. Welfare of labour including conditions of work, provident funds,

employers’ liability, workmen’s compensation, invalidity and old age pensions and
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maternity benefits.
[25. Education, including technical education, medical education and
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universities, subject to the provisions of entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I;

vocational and technical training of labour.]

3. Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, w.e.f. 3-1-1977.
Caselaw
Even after education is shifted to Concurrent List, State Government has

its executive power to provide reservations in education. Saurabh Chaudri and
26. Legal, medical and other professions.
27. Relief and rehabilitation of persons displaced from their original place
of residence by reason of the setting up of the Dominions of India and Pakistan.
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28. Charities and charitable institutions, charitable and religious endowments
and religious institutions.
29. Prevention of the extension from one State to another of infectious
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or contagious diseases or pests affecting men, animals or plants.
30. Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths.
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Comments
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Registration of marriages come within the expression of vital statistics. Smt.
Seema v. Ashwani Kumar, AIR 2006 SC 1158.
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31. Ports other than those declared by or under law made by Parliament
or existing law to be major ports.
32. Shipping and navigation on inland waterways as regards mechanically
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propelled vessels, and the rule of the road on such waterways, and the carriage
of passengers and goods on inland waterways subject to the provisions of List
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I with respect to national waterways.

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[33. Trade and commerce in, and the production, supply and distribution
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of,—
(a) the products of any industry where the control of such industry by
the Union is declared by Parliament by law to be expedient in the
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public interest, and imported goods of the same kind as such products;
(b) foodstuffs, including edible oilseeds and oils;
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(c) cattle fodder, including oilcakes and other concentrates;

(d) raw cotton, whether ginned or unginned, and cotton seed; and
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(e) raw jute.]

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[33A. Weights and measures except establishment of standards.]
34. Price control.
35. Mechanically propelled vehicles including the principles on which taxes
on such vehicles are to be levied.
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Third Amendment) Act, 1954.

Sch. VII List III -- Concurrent List 381
36. Factories.
37. Boilers.
38. Electricity.
39. Newspapers, books and printing presses.
40. Archaeological sites and remains other than those 1[declared by or under
law made by Parliament] to be of national importance.
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41. Custody, management and disposal of property (including agricultural
land) declared by law to be evacuee property.
[42. Acquisition and requisitioning of property.]
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43. Recovery in a State of claims in respect of taxes and other public
demands, including arrears of land-revenue and sums recoverable as such arrears,
arising outside that State.
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44. Stamp duties other than duties or fees collected by means of judicial
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stamps, but not including rates of stamp duty.
45. Inquiries and statistics for the purposes of any of the matters specified
in List II or List III.
or
respect to any of the matters in this List.
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Comments
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The 7th Schedule:-- This is a very important Schedule. It limits the powers
to legislate by the Parliament and powers to legislate by the State Assemblies
and power to legislate by the Union and also the States. Thus there are three
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lists: the first list is called Union List. The second list is called the State List
and the third list is called Concurrent List. The several items mentioned in this
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list read with relative enactments have become controversial. The rule applied
for interpreting whether a particular enactment falls within the scope of the Entry
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specified in the List is called the rule of pith and substance. It means whether
the core intent of the enactment falls within the wider scope of the Entry. The
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second rule applied in this regard is called a rule of ultra vires. If an enactment
fails the test of pith and substance it becomes ultra vires of the Constitution.
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EIGHTH SCHEDULE
[Articles 344 (1) and 351]
Languages
1. Assamese. [ [12.]
4 6
Manipuri.]
2. Bengali. 6
[13.] Marathi.
1
[3. Bodo 6
[14.] Nepali.]
4. Dogri] 6
[15.] Oriya.
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2
[5.] Gujarati. 6
[16.] Punjabi.
3
[6.] Hindi. 6
[17.] Sanskrit.
3
[7.] Kannada. 1
[18. Santhali]
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3
[8.] Kashmiri. 7
[19.] Sindhi.]
[ [9.]
4 3
Konkani.] 8
[20.] Tamil.
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1
[10. Maithili] 8
[21.] Telugu.
5
[11.] Malayalam. 8
[22.] Urdu.
Comments
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The 8th Schedule:-- This Schedule enumerates a different language which
could be adopted as the official language of the States concerned. Official language
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means the language which could be used in all official communications as well
as in the laws which may be made by the legislatures. Where any legislation
is made in the regional language, it shall be accompanied by an English translation.
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Where the language in which the law is made in Andhra Pradesh is in English,
it must be accompanied by a Telugu translation.
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——
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1. Ins. by Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act, 2003, w.e.f. 8-1-2004.

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2. Entry 3 renumbered as Entry 5 by Constitution (Ninety-second Amndt.) Act, 2003, w.e.f.

8.1.2004.
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3. Entries 4 to 7 renumbered as Entries 6 to 9 by Ibid.

4. Entry 8 renumbered as Entry 11 by Constitution (Ninety-second Amndt.) Act, 2003, w.e.f.
8.1.2004.
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5. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-first Amendment) Act, 1992, Section 2(a).

6. Entries 9 to 14 renumbered as Entries 12 to 17 by Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment)
Act, 2003, w.e.f. 8-1-2004.
7. Entry 15 renumbered as Entry 19 by Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act, 2003,
w.e.f. 8.1.2004.
8. Entries 16 to 18 renumbered as Entries 20 to 22 by Constitution (Ninety-second
Amendment) Act, 2003, w.e.f. 8-1-2004.
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[NINTH SCHEDULE
[Article 31B]
1. The Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Bihar Act XXX of 1950).
2. The Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948 (Bombay Act
LXVII of 1948).
3. The Bombay Maleki Tenure Abolition Act, 1949 (Bombay Act LXI of 1949).
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4. The Bombay Taluqdari Tenure Abolition Act, 1949 (Bombay Act LXII of
1949).
5. The Panch Mahals Mehwassi Tenure Abolition Act, 1949 (Bombay Act
LXIII of 1949).
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6. The Bombay Khoti Abolition Act, 1950 (Bombay Act VI of 1950).
7. The Bombay Paragana and Kulkarni Watan Abolition Act, 1950 (Bombay
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Act LX of 1950).
8. The Madhya Pradesh Abolition of Proprietary Rights (Estates, Mahals,
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Alienated Lands) Act, 1950 (Madhya Pradesh Act I of 1951).
9. The Madras Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act, 1948
(Madras Act XXVI of 1948).
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10. The Madras Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Amendment
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Act, 1950 (Madras Act I of 1950).
11. The Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 (Uttar
Pradesh Act I of 1951).
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12. The Hyderabad (Abolition of Jagirs) Regulation, 1358F (No. LXIX of 1358,
Fasli).
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13. The Hyderabad Jagirs (Commutation) Regulation, 1359F (No. XXV of

1359, Fasli).]
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[14. The Bihar Displaced Persons Rehabilitation (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1950
(Bihar Act XXXVIII of 1950).
15. The United Provinces Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation of Refugees) Act,
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1948 (U.P. Act XXVI of 1948).

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16. The Resettlement of Displaced Persons (Land Acquisition) Act, 1948 (Act
LX of 1948).
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17. Sections 52A to 52G of the Insurance Act, 1938 (Act IV of 1938), as
inserted by Section 42 of the Insurance (Amendment) Act, 1950 (Act
XLVII of 1950).
1. Added by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951.

2. Added by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1955.
383
384 The Constitution of India Sch. IX
18. The Railway Companies (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1951 (Act LI of

1951).
19. Chapter III-A of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951
(Act LXV of 1951), as inserted by Section 13 of the Industries (Development
and Regulation) Amendment Act, 1953 (Act XXVI of 1953).
20. The West Bengal Land Development and Planning Act, 1948 (West Bengal
Act XXI of 1948), as amended by West Bengal Act XXIX of 1951.]
om
1
[21. The Andhra Pradesh Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings Act, 1961 (Andhra
Pradesh Act X of 1961).
22. The Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Lands
.c
(Validation) Act, 1961 (Andhra Pradesh Act XXI of 1961).
23. The Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Ijara and Kowli Land Cancellation
ls
of Irregular Pattas and Abolition of Concessional Assessment Act, 1961
(Andhra Pradesh Act XXXVI of 1961).
ia
24. The Assam State Acquisition of Lands belonging to Religious or Charitable
Institution of Public Nature Act, 1959 (Assam Act IX of 1961).
or
25. The Bihar Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1953 (Bihar Act XX of 1954).
26. The Bihar Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling Area and Acquisition of
ut
Surplus Land) Act, 1961 (Bihar Act XII of 1962), (except Section 28
of this Act.)
27. The Bombay Taluqdari Tenure Abolition (Amendment) Act, 1954 (Bombay
ct
Act I of 1955).
28. The Bombay Taluqdari Tenure Abolition (Amendment) Act, 1957 (Bombay
ps
Act XVIII of 1958).

29. The Bombay Inams (Kutch Area) Abolition Act, 1958 (Bombay Act XCVIII
.u
of 1958).
30. The Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Gujarat Amendment) Act,
w
1960 (Gujarat Act XVI of 1960).

31. The Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling Act, 1960 (Gujarat Act XXVII of
w
1961).
32. The Sagbara and Mehwassi Estates (Proprietary Rights Abolition, etc.)
w
Regulation, 1962 (Gujarat Regulation I of 1962).

33. The Gujarat Surviving Alienations Abolition Act, 1963 (Gujarat Act XXXIII
of 1963), except in so far as this Act relates to an alienation referred
to in sub-clause (d) of clause (3) of Section 2 thereof.
1. Added by the Constitution (Seventeenth Amendment) Act, 1964.
Ninth Schedule 385
34. The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961

(Maharashtra Act XXVII of 1961).
35. The Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Re-enactment, Validation
and Further Amendment) Act, 1961 (Maharashtra Act XLV of 1961).
36. The Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1950 (Hyderabad Act
XXI of 1950).
37. The Jenmikaram Payment (Abolition) Act, 1960 (Kerala Act III of 1961).
om
38. The Kerala Land Tax Act, 1961 (Kerala Act XIII of 1961).
39. The Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963 (Kerala Act I of 1964).
40. The Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959 (Madhya Pradesh Act
.c
XX of 1959).
41. The Madhya Pradesh Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings Act, 1960 (Madhya
ls
Pradesh Act XX of 1960).
42. The Madras Cultivating Tenants Protection Act, 1955 (Madras Act XXV
ia
of 1955).
43. The Madras Cultivating Tenants (Payment of Fair Rent) Act, 1956 (Madras
Act XXIV of 1956).
or
44. The Madras Occupants of Kudiyiruppu (Protection from Eviction) Act,
ut
1961 (Madras Act XXXVIII of 1961).
45. The Madras Public Trusts (Regulation of Administration of Agricultural
Lands) Act, 1961 (Madras Act LVII of 1961).
ct
46. The Madras Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961 (Madras
Act LVIII of 1961).
ps
47. The Mysore Tenancy Act, 1952 (Mysore Act XIII of 1952).
48. The Coorg Tenants Act, 1957 (Mysore Act XIV of 1957).
.u
49. The Mysore Village Offices Abolition Act, 1961 (Mysore Act XIV of 1961).
50. The Hyderabad Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Validation) Act, 1961
w
(Mysore Act XXXVI of 1961).

51. The Mysore Land Reforms Act, 1961 (Mysore Act X of 1962).
w
52. The Orissa Land Reforms Act, 1960 (Orissa Act XVI of 1960).
w
53. The Orissa Merged Territories (Village Offices Abolition) Act, 1963 (Orissa
Act X of 1963).
54. The Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 (Punjab Act X of 1953).
55. The Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955 (Rajasthan Act III of 1955).
56. The Rajasthan Zamindari and Biswedari Abolition Act, 1959 (Rajasthan Act
VIII of 1959).
CONST-25
57. The Kumaun and Uttarakhand Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act,
1960 (Uttar Pradesh Act XVII of 1960).
58. The Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960 (Uttar
Pradesh Act I of 1961).
59. The West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953 (West Bengal Act I of
1954).
60. The West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act X of 1956).
om
61. The Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 (Delhi Act VIII of 1954).
62. The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960 (Central Act 24 of 1960).
63. The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960 (Central Act
.c
33 of 1960).
64. The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960 (Central Act 43
ls
of 1960).]
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[65. The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1969 (Kerala Act 35 of 1969).
ia
66. The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1971 (Kerala Act 25 of
1971).]
or
2
[67. The Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Act,
1973 (Andhra Pradesh Act 1 of 1973).
ut
Surplus Land) (Amendment) Act, 1972 (Bihar Act 1 of 1973).
ct
Surplus Land) (Amendment) Act, 1973 (Bihar Act IX of 1973).
ps
70. The Bihar Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1972 (Bihar Act V of 1972).
71. The Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling (Amendment) Act, 1972 (Gujarat
Act 2 of 1974).
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72. The Haryana Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1972 (Haryana Act 26 of 1972).
73. The Himachal Pradesh Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1972 (Himachal
w
Pradesh Act 19 of 1973).

74. The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1972 (Kerala Act 17 of 1972).
w
75. The Madhya Pradesh Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings (Amendment) Act,

1972 (Madhya Pradesh Act 12 of 1974).
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76. The Madhya Pradesh Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings (Second Amendment)

Act, 1972 (Madhya Pradesh Act 13 of 1974).
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1972.

2. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1974.
Ninth Schedule 387
77. The Mysore Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1973 (Karnataka Act 1 of
1974).
78. The Punjab Land Reforms Act, 1972 (Punjab Act 10 of 1973).
79. The Rajasthan Imposition of Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings Act, 1973
(Rajasthan Act 11 of 1973).
80. The Gudalur Janmam Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari)
Act, 1969 (Tamil Nadu Act 24 of 1969).
om
81. The West Bengal Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1972 (West Bengal
Act XII of 1972).
82. The West Bengal Estates Acquisiton (Amendment) Act, 1964 (West Bengal
.c
Act XXII of 1964).
83. The West Bengal Estates Acquisition (Second Amendment) Act, 1973 (West
ls
Bengal Act XXXIII of 1973).
84. The Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Gujarat Amendment) Act,
ia
1972 (Gujarat Act 5 of 1973).
85. The Orissa Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1974 (Orissa Act 9 of 1974).
or
86. The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Second Amendment) Act,
1974 (Tripura Act 7 of 1974).]
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[ [x x x]
88. The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (Central Act 65
ct
of 1951).
89. The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952
ps
(Central Act 30 of 1952).

90. The Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 (Central
.u
Act 67 of 1957).
91. The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 (Central Act
54 of 1969).
w
2
[x x x]
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93. The Coking Coal Mines (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1971 (Central Act
64 of 1971).
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94. The Coking Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1972 (Central Act 36 of
1972).
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Thirty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1975.

2. Entries 87 and 92 omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978,
w.e.f. 20-6-1979.
95. The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972 (Central Act
57 of 1972).
96. The Indian Copper Corporation (Acquisition of Undertaking) Act, 1972
97. The Sick Textile Undertakings (Taking Over of Management) Act, 1972
98. The Coal Mines (Taking Over of Management) Act, 1973 (Central Act
om
15 of 1973).
99. The Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973 (Central Act 26 of 1973).
100. The Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (Central Act 46 of 1973).
.c
101. The Alcock Ashdown Company Limited (Acquisition of Undertakings) Act,
1973 (Central Act 56 of 1973).
ls
102. The Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Act, 1974 (Central Act
28 of 1974).
ia
103. The Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act, 1974 (Central Act
37 of 1974).
or
104. The Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling
Activities Act, 1974 (Central Act 52 of 1974).
ut
105. The Sick Textile Undertakings (Nationalisation) Act, 1974 (Central Act 57
of 1974).
ct
106. The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) (Amendment)

Act, 1964 (Maharashtra Act XVI of 1965).
ps

Act, 1965 (Maharashtra Act XXXII of 1965).
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Act, 1968 (Maharashtra Act XVI of 1968).
109. The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) (Second
w
Amendment) Act, 1968 (Maharashtra Act XXXIII of 1968).

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Act, 1969 (Maharashtra Act XXXVII of 1969).
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111. The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) (Second

Amendment) Act, 1969 (Maharashtra Act XXXVIII of 1969).
Act, 1970 (Maharashtra Act XXVII of 1970).
Act, 1972 (Maharashtra Act XIII of 1972).
Ninth Schedule 389

Act, 1973 (Maharashtra Act L of 1973).
om
120. The Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment)
Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 18 of 1973).
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122. The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Third Amendment) Act,
1975 (Tripura Act 3 of 1975).
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123. The Dadra and Nagar Haveli Land Reforms Regulation, 1971 (3 of 1971).
124. The Dadra and Nagar Haveli Land Reforms (Amendment) Regulation, 1973
or
(5 of 1973).]
1
[125. Section 66A and Chapter IVA of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 (Central
ut
Act 4 of 1939).
126. The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (Central Act 10 of 1955).
ct
127. The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property)

Act, 1976 (Central Act 13 of 1976).
ps
128. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 (Central Act 19 of 1976).
129. The Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling
Activities (Amendment) Act, 1976 (Central Act 20 of 1976).
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[x x x]
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131. The Levy Sugar Price Equalisation Fund Act, 1976 (Central Act 31 of
1976).
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132. The Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 (Central Act 33 of
1976).
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133. The Departmentalisation of Union Accounts (Transfer of Personnel) Act,

1976 (Central Act 59 of 1976).
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Fortieth Amendment) Act, 1976.

2. Entry 130 omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, w.e.f.
20.6.1979.
134. The Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1956 (Assam Act
I of 1957).
135. The Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Vidarbha Region) Act, 1958
(Bombay Act XCIX of 1958).
136. The Gujarat Private Forests (Acquisition) Act, 1972 (Gujarat Act 14 of
1973).
137. The Haryana Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment) Act, 1976 (Haryana
om
Act 17 of 1976).
138. The Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972 (Himachal
.c
139. The Himachal Pradesh Village Common Lands Vesting and Utilization Act,
1974 (Himachal Pradesh Act 18 of 1974).
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140. The Karnataka Land Reforms (Second Amendment and Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act, 1974 (Karnataka Act 31 of 1974).
ia
141. The Karnataka Land Reforms (Second Amendment) Act, 1976 (Karnataka
Act 27 of 1976).
or
142. The Kerala Prevention of Eviction Act, 1966 (Kerala Act 12 of 1966).
143. The Thiruppuvaram Payment (Abolition) Act, 1969 (Kerala Act 19 of 1969).
ut
144. The Sreepadam Lands Enfranchisement Act, 1969 (Kerala Act 20 of 1969).
145. The Sree Pandaravaka Lands (Vesting and Enfranchisement) Act, 1971
ct
(Kerala Act 20 of 1971).

146. The Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971 (Kerala
ps
Act 26 of 1971).
147. The Kerala Agricultural Workers Act, 1974 (Kerala Act 18 of 1974).
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148. The Kerala Cashew Factories (Acquisition) Act, 1974 (Kerala Act 29 of
1974).
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149. The Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975).

150. The Kerala Scheduled Tribes (Restriction on Transfer of Lands and
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Restoration of Alienated Lands) Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 31 of 1975).

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152. The Kanam Tenancy Abolition Act, 1976 (Kerala Act 16 of 1976).
Ninth Schedule 391
155. The West Khandesh Mehwassi Estates (Proprietary Rights Abolition, etc.)
Regulation, 1961 (Maharashtra Regulation 1 of 1962).
156. The Maharashtra Restoration of Lands to Scheduled Tribes Act, 1974
(Maharashtra Act XIV of 1975).
157. The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Lowering of Ceiling on Holdings) and
(Amendment) Act, 1972 (Maharashtra Act XXI of 1975).
158. The Maharashtra Private Forests (Acquisition) Act, 1975 (Maharashtra Act
om
XXIX of 1975).
159. The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Lowering of Ceiling on Holdings) and
(Amendment) Act, 1975 (Maharashtra Act XLVII of 1975).
.c
Act, 1975 (Maharashtra Act II of 1976).
ls
161. The Orissa Estates Abolition Act, 1951 (Orissa Act I of 1952).
162. The Rajasthan Colonisation Act, 1954 (Rajasthan Act XXVII of 1954).
ia
163. The Rajasthan Land Reforms and Acquisition of Landowners’ Estates Act,
1963 (Rajasthan Act 11 of 1964).
or
164. The Rajasthan Imposition of Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings (Amendment)
Act, 1976 (Rajasthan Act 8 of 1976).
ut
165. The Rajasthan Tenancy (Amendment) Act, 1976 (Rajasthan Act 12 of
1976).
ct
166. The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Reduction of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1970
(Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1970).
ps
167. The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Amendment
.u
169. The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Second
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Amendment Act, 1972 (Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 1972).

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170. The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Third
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171. The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Fourth
172. The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Sixth
173. The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Fifth
175. The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Third
om
.c
179. Amendments made to the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land
Reforms Act, 1950 (Uttar Pradesh Act I of 1951) by the Uttar Pradesh
ls
Land Laws (Amendment) Act, 1971 (Uttar Pradesh Act 21 of 1971) and
the Uttar Pradesh Land Laws (Amendment) Act, 1974 (Uttar Pradesh Act
34 of 1974).
ia
or
181. The West Bengal Land Reforms (Second Amendment) Act, 1972 (West
Bengal Act XXVIII of 1972).
ut
182. The West Bengal Restoration of Alienated Land Act, 1973 (West Bengal
Act XXIII of 1973).
ct
Act XXXIII of 1974).
ps
Act XXIII of 1975).
.u
Act XII of 1976).
w
186. The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Amendment Act, 1976 (Central Act 15
of 1976).
w
187. The Goa, Daman and Diu Mundkars (Protection from Eviction) Act, 1975
(Goa, Daman and Diu Act 1 of 1976).
w
188. The Pondicherry Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1973
(Pondicherry Act 9 of 1974).]
1
[189. The Assam (Temporarily Settled Areas) Tenancy Act, 1971 (Assam Act
XXIII of 1971).
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-seventh Amendment) Act, 1984, Sec. 2, w.e.f. 26-8-1984.
Ninth Schedule 393
190. The Assam (Temporarily Settled Areas) Tenancy (Amendment) Act, 1974
(Assam Act XVIII of 1974).
Surplus Land) (Amendment) Amending Act, 1974 (Bihar Act 13 of 1975).
om
Surplus Land) (Amendmend) Act, 1978 (Bihar Act VII of 1978).
194. The Land Acquisition (Bihar Amendment) Act, 1979 (Bihar Act 2 of 1980).
195. The Haryana Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment) Act, 1977 (Haryana
.c
Act 14 of 1977).
ls
ia
198. The Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition Laws (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Uttar
or
199. The West Bengal Restoration of Alienated Land (Amendment) Act, 1978
(West Bengal Act XXIV of 1978).
ut
200. The West Bengal Restoration of Alienated Land (Amendment) Act, 1980
(West Bengal Act LVI of 1980).
ct
201. The Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964 (Goa, Daman
and Diu Act 7 of 1964).
ps
202. The Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy (Fifth Amendment) Act,
1976 (Goa, Daman and Diu Act 17 of 1976).]
1
[203. The Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Areas Land Transfer Regulation, 1959
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(Andhra Pradesh Regulation 1 of 1959).

204. The Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Areas Laws (Extension and Amendment)
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Regulation, 1963 (Andhra Pradesh Regulation 2 of 1963).

205. The Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Areas Land Transfer (Amendment) Regulation,
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1970 (Andhra Pradesh Regulation 1 of 1970).

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1. Entries 203 to 257 ins. by the Constitution (Sixty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1990, w.e.f.
7-6-1990.
208. The Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 (Bihar Act 8 of 1885).

209. The Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act, 1908 (Bengal Act 6 of 1908) (Chapter
VIII, Sections 46, 47, 48, 48A and 49; Chapter X, Sections 71, 71A and
71B; and Chapter XVIII, Sections 240, 241 and 242).
210. The Santhal Parganas Tenancy (Supplementary Provisions) Act, 1949 (Bihar
Act 14 of 1949) except Section 53.
211. The Bihar Scheduled Areas Regulation, 1969 (Bihar Regulation 1 of 1969).
om
213. The Gujarat Devasthan Inams Abolition Act, 1969 (Gujarat Act 16 of 1969).
.c
214. The Gujarat Tenancy Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976 (Gujarat Act 37 of
1976).
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215. The Gujarat Agricultural Lands Ceiling (Amendment) Act, 1976 (President’s
Act 43 of 1976).
ia
216. The Gujarat Devasthan Inams Abolition (Amendment) Act, 1977 (Gujarat
Act 27 of 1977).
or
217. The Gujarat Tenancy Laws (Amendment) Act, 1977 (Gujarat Act 30 of
1977).
ut
218. The Bombay Land Revenue (Gujarat Second Amendment) Act, 1980
(Gujarat Act 37 of 1980).
ct
219. The Bombay Land Revenue Code and Land Tenure Abolition Laws (Gujarat
Amendment) Act, 1982 (Gujarat Act 8 of 1982).
ps
220. The Himachal Pradesh Transfer of Land (Regulation) Act, 1968 (Himachal
221. The Himachal Pradesh Transfer of Land (Regulation) (Amendment) Act,
.u
1986 (Himachal Pradesh Act 16 of 1986).

222. The Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of
w
Transfer of Certain Lands) Act, 1978 (Karnataka Act 2 of 1979).

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225. The Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code (Third Amendment) Act, 1976
(Madhya Pradesh Act 61 of 1976).
226. The Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code (Amendment) Act, 1980 (Madhya
227. The Madhya Pradesh Akrishik Jot Uchchatam Seema Adhiniyam, 1981
(Madhya Pradesh Act 11 of 1981).
Ninth Schedule 395
228. The Madhya Pradesh Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings (Second Amendment)

Act, 1976 (Madhya Pradesh Act 1 of 1984).
231. The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 (Maharashtra Act 41 of 1966),
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Sections 36, 36A and 36B.
232. The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code and the Maharashtra Restoration of
Lands to Scheduled Tribes (Second Amendment) Act, 1976 (Maharashtra
.c
Act 30 of 1977).
233. The Maharashtra Abolition of Subsisting Proprietary Rights to Mines and
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Minerals in certain Lands Act, 1985 (Maharashtra Act 16 of 1985).
234. The Orissa Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property (by Scheduled
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Tribes) Regulation, 1956 (Orissa Regulation 2 of 1956).
235. The Orissa Land Reforms (Second Amendment) Act, 1975 (Orissa Act
29 of 1976).
or
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237. The Orissa Land Reforms (Second Amendment) Act, 1976 (Orissa Act
44 of 1976).
ct
238. The Rajasthan Colonisation (Amendment) Act, 1984 (Rajasthan Act 12 of

1984).
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1984).
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1987).
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245. The Uttar Pradesh Land Laws (Amendment) Act, 1982 (Uttar Pradesh Act
20 of 1982).
Act 18 of 1965).
Act 11 of 1966).
Bengal Act 23 of 1969).
249. The West Bengal Estate Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1977 (West Bengal
om
Act 36 of 1977).
250. The West Bengal Land Holding Revenue Act, 1979 (West Bengal Act 44
of 1979).
.c
Act 41 of 1980).
252. The West Bengal Land Holding Revenue (Amendment) Act, 1981 (West
ls
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253. The Calcutta Thikka Tenancy (Acquisition and Regulation) Act, 1981 (West
or
254. The West Bengal Land Holding Revenue (Amendment) Act, 1982 (West
255. The Calcutta Thikka Tenancy (Acquisition and Regulation) (Amendment)
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Act, 1984 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1984).
256. The Mahe Land Reforms Act, 1968 (Pondicherry Act 1 of 1968).
ct
257. The Mahe Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1980 (Pondicherry Act 1 of
1981).]
ps
1
[257A. The Tamil Nadu Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments
or Posts in the Services under the State) Act, 1993 (Tamil Nadu Act
.u
45 of 1994).]
2
[258. The Bihar Privileged Persons Homestead Tenancy Act, 1947 (Bihar Act
w
4 of 1948).
259. The Bihar Consolidation of Holdings and Prevention of Fragmentation Act,
w
1956 (Bihar Act 22 of 1956).

260. The Bihar Consolidation of Holdings and Prevention of Fragmention
w
(Amendment) Act, 1970 (Bihar Act 7 of 1970).

261. The Bihar Privileged Persons Homestead Tenancy (Amendment) Act, 1970
(Bihar Act 9 of 1970).
1. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-sixth Amendment) Act, 1994, w.e.f. 31-8-1994.

2. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-eight Amendment) Act, 1995, w.e.f. 30-8-1995.
Ninth Schedule 397
262. The Bihar Consolidation of Holdings and Prevention of Fragmentation

263. The Bihar Consolidation of Holdings and Prevention of Fragmentation
265. The Bihar Privileged Persons Homestead Tenancy (Amendment) Act, 1989
om
(Bihar Act 11 of 1989).
266. The Bihar Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1989 (Bihar Act 11 of 1990).
267. The Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of
.c
Transfer of Certain Lands) (Amendment) Act, 1984 (Karnataka Act 3 of
1984).
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269. The Kerala Land Reforms (Second Amendment) Act, 1989 (Kerala Act
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2 of 1990).
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1989).
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1987).
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1989).
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277. The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) (Amendment)
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Act 50 of 1981).
Act 5 of 1986).
281. The West Bengal Land Reforms (Third Amendment) Act, 1986 (West
Act 23 of 1989).
Act 24 of 1990).
284. The West Bengal Land Reforms Tribunal Act, 1991 (West Bengal Act
om
12 of 1991).
Explanation:— Any acquisition made under the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955
(Rajasthan Act III of 1955), in contravention of the second proviso to clause
.c
(1) of Article 31A shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void.]
Comments
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The 9th Schedule is a Schedule of necessity. During the time when the
Parliament has no right to make any law which violates the fundamental rights,
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the Courts have been declaring the laws made or suspected to have been made
in opposition to the fundamental right are declaring invalid. Hence there arose
or
a necessity of protecting them from Courts’ interference under Art. 31-B.
Accordingly as required under Art. 31-B the Government has come to include
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several laws in this 9th Schedule to provide them immunity from the interference
of the Courts. After the introduction of the concept of basic features such
necessity has ceased to be of any significance. There are altogether 284
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enactments which have secured immunity under this Schedule. In recent times
no additional enactments are being added to this list.
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[TENTH SCHEDULE
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[Articles 102(2) and 191(2)]

Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection
1. Interpretation:— In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise
requires,—
(a) “House” means either House of Parliament or the Legislative Assembly
or, as the case may be, either House of the Legislature of a State;
(b) “legislature party”, in relation to a member of a House belonging to
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any political party in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2
or 2[x x x] paragraph 4, means the group consisting of all the members
of that House for the time being belonging to that political party in
accordance with the said provisions;
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(c) “original political party”, in relation to a member of a House, means
the political party to which he belongs for the purposes of sub-
paragraph (1) of paragraph 2;
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(d) “paragraph” means a paragraph of this Schedule.
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2. Disqualification on ground of defection:— (1) Subject to the provisions
of 3[paragraphs 4 and 5], a member of a House belonging to any political party
shall be disqualified for being a member of the House—
or
(a) if he has voluntarily given up his membership of such political party;
or
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(b) if he votes or abstains from voting in such House contrary to any
direction issued by the political party to which he belongs or by any
person or authority authorised by it in this behalf, without obtaining,
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in either case, the prior permission of such political party, person or

authority and such voting or abstention has not been condoned by
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such political party, person or authority within fifteen days from the
date of such voting or abstention.
Explanation:— For the purposes of this sub-paragraph,—
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(a) an elected member of a House shall be deemed to belong to the political

party, if any, by which he was set up as a candidate for election
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as such member;
(b) a nominated member of a House shall,—
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(i) where he is a member of any political party on the date of his

nomination as such member, be deemed to belong to such political
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party;
1. Added by the Constitution (Fifty-second Amendment) Act, 1985, Sec.6 (w.e.f. 1-3-1985).
2. The words "paragraph 3 or, as the case may be" omitted by the Constitution (Ninety-
first Amendment) Act, 2003, w.e.f. 2-1-2004.
3. Subs. for "paragraphs 3, 4 and 5" by the Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act,
2003, w.e.f. 2-1-2004.
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(ii) in any other case, be deemed to belong to the political party of which
he becomes, or, as the case may be, first becomes, a member before
the expiry of six months from the date on which he takes his seat
after complying with the requirements of Article 99 or, as the case
may be, Article 188.
(2) An elected member of a House who has been elected as such otherwise
than as a candidate set up by any political party shall be disqualified for being
a member of the House if he joins any political party after such election.
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(3) A nominated member of a House shall be disqualified for being a member
of the House if he joins any political party after the expiry of six months from
the date on which he takes his seat after complying with the requirements of
Article 99 or, as the case may be, Article 188.
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(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this
paragraph, a person who, on the commencement of the Constitution (Fifty-second
Amendment) Act, 1985, is a member of a House (whether elected or nominated
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as such) shall,—
(i) where he was a member of political party immediately before such
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commencement, be deemed, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)
of this paragraph, to have been elected as a member of such House
or
as a candidate set up by such political party;
(ii) in any other case, be deemed to be an elected member of the House
who has been elected as such otherwise than as a candidate set up
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by any political party for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2) of this
paragraph or, as the case may be, be deemed to be a nominated member
of the House for the purposes of sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph.
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3. [xxx]
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4. Disqualification on ground of defection not to apply in case of

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merger:— (1) A member of a House shall not be disqualified under sub-paragraph

(1) of paragraph 2 where his original political party merges with another political
party and he claims that he and any other members of his original political party—
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(a) have become members of such other political party or, as the case
may be, of a new political party formed by such merger; or
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(b) have not accepted the merger and opted to function as a separate
group,
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and from the time of such merger, such other political party or new
political party or group, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be
the political party to which he belongs for the purposes of sub-
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paragraph (1) of paragraph 2 and to be his original political party for

the purposes of this sub-paragraph.
(2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph, the merger
of the original political party of a member of a House shall be deemed to have
1. Paragraph 3 omitted by the Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act, 2003, w.e.f.

2-1-2004.
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taken place if, and only if, not less than two-thirds of the members of the
legislature party concerned have agreed to such merger.
5. Exemption:— Notwithstanding anything contained in this Schedule, a
person who has been elected to the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker
of the House of the People or the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States
or the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State
or the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a State,
shall not be disqualified under this Schedule,—
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(a) if he, by reason of his election to such office, voluntarily gives up
the membership of the political party to which he belonged immediately
before such election and does not, so long as he continues to hold
such office thereafter, rejoin that political party or become a member
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of another political party; or
(b) if he, having given up by reason of his election to such office his
membership of the political party to which he belonged immediately
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before such election, rejoins such political party after he ceases to
hold such office.
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6. Decision on questions as to disqualification on ground of defection:—
(1) If any question arises as to whether a member of a House has become
or
subject to disqualification under this Schedule, the question shall be referred for
the decision of the Chairman or, as the case may be, the Speaker of such House
and his decision shall be final:
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Provided that where the question which has arisen is as to whether the
Chairman or the Speaker of a House has become subject to such disqualification,
the question shall be referred for the decision of such member of the House
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as the House may elect in this behalf and his decision shall be final.
(2) All proceedings under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph in relation
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to any question as to disqualification of a member of a House under this Schedule

shall be deemed to be proceedings in Parliament within the meaning of Article
122 or, as the case may be, proceedings in the Legislature of a State within
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the meaning of Article 212.

7. Bar of jurisdiction of Courts:— Notwithstanding anything in this
Constitution, no Court shall have any jurisdiction in respect of any matter
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connected with the disqualification of a member of a House under this Schedule.

8. Rules:— (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (2) of this
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paragraph, the Chairman or the Speaker of a House may make rules for giving
effect to the provisions of this Schedule, and in particular, and without prejudice
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to the generality of the foregoing, such rules may provide for—

(a) the maintenance of registers or other records as to the political parties,
if any, to which different members of the House belong;
(b) the report which the leader of a legislature party in relation to a member
of a House shall furnish with regard to any condonation of the nature
referred to in clause (b) of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 2 in respect
of such member, the time within which and the authority to whom
such report shall be furnished;
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(c) the reports which a political party shall furnish with regard to admission
to such political party of any members of the House and the officer
of the House to whom such reports shall be furnished; and
(d) the procedure for deciding any question referred to in sub-paragraph
(1) of paragraph 6 including the procedure for any inquiry which may
be made for the purpose of deciding such question.
(2) The rules made by the Chairman or the Speaker of a House under
sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph shall be laid as soon as may be after they
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are made before the House for a total period of thirty days which may be
comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions and shall take
effect upon the expiry of the said period of thirty days unless they are sooner
approved with or without modifications or disapproved by the House and where
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they are so approved, they shall take effect on such approval in the form in
which they were laid or in such modified form, as the case may be, and where
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they are so disapproved, they shall be of no effect.
(3) The Chairman or the Speaker of a House may, without prejudice to
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the provisions of Article 105 or, as the case may be, Article 194, and to any
other power which he may have under this Constitution direct that any wilful
contravention by any person of the rules made under this paragraph may be
or
dealt with in the same manner as a breach of privilege of the House.]
Comments
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The 10th Schedule:– Provision as to disqualification on grounds of defection
– Several members of the Parliament and legislators began crossing the floor
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and thus creating instability in the Governments. This feature has become
widespread after emergence of fractured Parliament and Legislatures. In order
to prevent floor crossing the law otherwise known as anti-defection legislation
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instead of being enacted as an independent enactment is enacted as Constitutional

amendment by including 10th Schedule to the Constitution. A person disqualified
for having defected his party not only loses his seat in the Parliament or the
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Legislature as the case may be but also his position as a holder of office of
profit.
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Speaker’s decision on defection is open to judicial review but on very limited

grounds such as being offensive to principles of natural justice. Jagjit Singh
v. State of Haryana & Ors., AIR 2007 SC 590.
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Giving outside support is different from joining political party. Jagjit Singh
v. State of Haryana & Ors., AIR 2007 SC 590.
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Caselaw
Procedure explained – Congress Member of the Council contesting as

independent in Parliamentary election disqualified. Dr. Mahachandra Prasad Singh
v. Chairman, Bihar Legislative Council and others, AIR 2005 SC 69.
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[ELEVENTH SCHEDULE
[Article 243G]
1. Agriculture, including agricultural extension.
2. Land improvement, implementation of land reforms, land consolidation and
soil conservation.
3. Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development.
4. Animal husbandry, dairying and poultry.
5. Fisheries.
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6. Social forestry and farm forestry.
7. Minor forest produce.
8. Small scale industries, including food processing industries.
9. Khadi, village and cottage industries.
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10. Rural housing.
11. Drinking water.
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12. Fuel and fodder.
13. Roads, culverts, bridges, ferries, waterways and other means of communication.
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14. Rural electrification, including distribution of electricity.
15. Non-conventional energy sources.
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16. Poverty alleviation programme.
17. Education, including primary and secondary schools.
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18. Technical training and vocational education.
19. Adult and non-formal education.
20. Libraries.
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21. Cultural activities.

22. Markets and fairs.
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23. Health and sanitation, including hospitals, primary health centres and dispensaries.
24. Family welfare.
25. Women and child development.
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26. Social welfare, including welfare of the handicapped and mentally retarded.
27. Welfare of the weaker Sections, and in particular, of the Scheduled Castes
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and the Scheduled Tribes.

28. Public distribution system.
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29. Maintenance of community assets.]

Comments
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The 11th Schedule:-- This Schedule enumerates the several subjects which
have to be transferred from the jurisdiction of the Government to the jurisdiction
of the Panchayat.
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1. Added by the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992, w.e.f. 24-4-1993.
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[TWELFTH SCHEDULE
[Article 243W]
1. Urban planning including town planning.
2. Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings.
3. Planning for economic and social development.
4. Roads and bridges.
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5. Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes.
6. Public health, sanitation conservancy and solid waste management.
7. Fire services.
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8. Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological
aspects.
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9. Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the
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handicapped and mentally retarded.
10. Slum improvement and upgradation.
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11. Urban poverty alleviation.
12. Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, gardens, playgrounds.
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13. Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects.
14. Burials and burial grounds; cremations, cremation grounds and electric
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crematoriums.
15. Cattle ponds; prevention of cruelty to animals.
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16. Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths.

17. Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public
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conveniences.
18. Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries.]
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Comments
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The 12th Schedule:-- This Schedule enumerates the several subjects which
have to be transferred from the jurisdiction of Government to the jurisdiction
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of Municipalities.
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1. Ins. by the Constitution (Seventy-fourth Amendment) Act, 1992, w.e.f. 1-6-1993.
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THE

CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AS TO AGE

(1) Age to be enrolled as a voter and 18 years by

(10) Age to be appointed as Vice President 35 years

(12) Age for retirement of High Court Judge 62 years

CONSTITUTIONAL BAR AS TO THE JURISDICTION

(2) Authentication of the order made by President Art. 77

cannot be questioned in Court

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA

(1) Appointment of Prime Minister Art. 74

(4) To decide on disqualification of M.Ps. (other Art. 103

(8) Power to promulgate ordinances Art. 123

(23) President’s power to make regulations for peace Art. 240

dweep, Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and

(25) Appointment of Finance Commission Art. 280

(28) Service rules shall be framed by the President Art. 309

(42) President shall get translated the Constitution of Art. 394-A

CONSTITUTIONAL PRESCRIPTIONS AS REGARDS TIME

19th July, 1948 upto the commencement of the

the Indian citizenship on certain terms and

(2) Detention beyond 24 hours in police custody Art.22

(5) Election of President shall be held within six Art. 62

received at the Rajya Sabha from the Parliament.

(16) Qualification for appointment of Supreme Court Art. 124

and 10 years experience as Advocate

(18) Reduction in the number of Ministers which Art. 164

(20) Duration of State Legislature is five years. There Art. 172

fresh election shall be held within six months 243U

for condemning emergency, the President shall

(30) Maximum duration of President’s rule over

(31) President’s power to adopt laws to bring them Art. 372A

from the commencement of the Constitution

interpretation of everyone of its Articles. The Preamble proclaimed that India

establish a system of Government where justice, liberty, equality and fraternity

the concept of basic structure. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, AIR

Right to vote is neither fundamental right nor common law right. It is

Any statute included in the 9th schedule can be questioned if it offends

When the object of a legislation is to raise revenue, it comes under taxing

(c) such other territories as may be acquired.

2. Admission or establishment of new States:– Parliament may by

conditions as it thinks fit.

Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, Section 5, w.e.f.

3. Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries

(b) increase the area of any State;

features such as separation of powers in the Constitution is intended to strengthen

to implement the directions of the Union.

4. Laws made under Articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment

Legislature or Legislatures of the State or States affected by such law) as

(2) No such law as aforesaid shall be deemed to be an amendment

of India since the date of his migration, or

of the Dominion of India on an application made by him therefor

Provided that no person shall be so registered unless he has been

resident in the territory of India for at least six months immediately

7. Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan:–

to the territory of India under a permit for resettlement or permanent return

Minor’s nationality shall be decided by the Central Government. High Court

5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 6 or Article

10. Continuance of the rights of citizenship:– Every person who

11. Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law:– Nothing

Articles 5 to 11:– Citizenship is a natural right of all persons born in