Article 3 – Constitution of India 

Article 3 – Constitution of India 

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Article 3 – Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States

Bare Act Text

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;
• (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:

Provided that no Bill for the purpose shall be introduced in either House of Parliament except on the recommendation of the President and unless, where the proposal affects the area, boundaries or name of any of the States, 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.

Explanation in Simple Language

This Article allows Parliament to reorganize States.

Illustrations

Creation of Telangana was done under Article 3.

Important Case Laws

• Babulal Parate v. State of Bombay

Practical Notes

State Legislature views are not binding.

FAQs

Q. Is consent of State mandatory?
A. No.

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