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What is Article 3 of the Indian Constitution?

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States. In this regard, the Parliament may by law:

  • 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;
  • increase the area of any State;
  • diminish the area of any State;
  • alter the boundaries of any State;
  • alter the name of any State; 

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Related Links

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Schedules of Indian Constitution

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