Indian Polity • ConstitutionHard
Examine the constitutional provisions concerning the power of Parliament to reorganize states under Article 3: 1. A bill for the formation of new states can be introduced in either House of Parliament only on the recommendation of the President. 2. Before recommending such a bill, the President must refer it to the legislature of the concerned state expressing its views within a specified period. 3. The views expressed by the state legislature are constitutionally binding on the President and Parliament during the legislative enactment process. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because Article 3 mandates presidential recommendation for state reorganization bills and requires the President to refer the proposal to affected state legislatures for their views. Statement 3 is incorrect because state legislative views are not binding on Parliament, which may accept or reject them and proceed with the legislation unilaterally. Article 4 clarifies that such laws do not amount to constitutional amendments under Article 368.
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