367. Interpretation. (1) Unless the context otherwise requires, the General Clauses Act, 1897, shall, subject to any adaptations and modifications that may be made therein under article 372, apply for the interpretation of this Constitution as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of the Legislature of the DominionRead…

PART XX – AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION 368. Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor. (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may in exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedureRead…

PART XXI TEMPORARY, TRANSITIONAL AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS 369. Temporary power to Parliament to make laws with respect 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 ofRead…

370. Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir. (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,- (a) the provisions of article 238 shall not apply in relation to the State of Jammu and Kashmir;  (b) the power of Parliament to make laws for the said State shall beRead…

371. Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat. (1) *** (2) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may by order made with respect to the State of Maharashtra or Gujarat, provide for any special responsibility of the Governor for- (a) the establishment of separate developmentRead…

371A. Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland. (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,- (a) no Act of Parliament in respect of- (i) religious or social practices of the Nagas, (ii) Naga customary law and procedure, (iii) administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to NagaRead…

371B. Special provision with respect to the State of Assam. Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may, by order 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 AssemblyRead…

371C. Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur. (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may, by order made with respect to the State of Manipur, provide for the constitution and functions of a committee of the Legislative Assembly of the State consisting of members of thatRead…

371D. Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh. (1) The President may by order made with respect to the State 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 partsRead…

371E. Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh. Parliament may by law provide for the establishment of a University in the State of Andhra Pradesh.  Read Constitution of India in a systematic way. Download Constitution of India PDF.Read…

371F. Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim. Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,- (a) the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim shall consist of not less than thirty members;  (b) as from the date of commencement of the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 (hereafter in this articleRead…

371G. Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram. Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,- (a) no Act of Parliament in respect of- (i) religious or social practices of the Mizos, (ii) Mizo customary law and procedure, (iii) administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Mizo customary law,Read…

371H. Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal 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 GovernorRead…

371-I. Special provision with respect to the State of Goa. Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa shall consist of not less than thirty members. Read Constitution of India in a systematic way. Download Constitution of India PDF.Read…

371J. Special provisions with respect to State of Karnataka. (1) The President may, by order made with respect to the State of Karnataka, provide for any special responsibility of the Government for- (a) establishment of a separate development board for Hyderabad-Karnataka region with the provision that a report on theRead…

372. Continuance in force of existing laws and their adaptation. (1) Notwithstanding the repeal by this Constitution of the enactments referred to in article 395 but subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, all the law in force in the territory of India immediately before the commencement of thisRead…