Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India mentions that Parliament by law can form a new State by separation of territory from any state or by uniting any territory to a part of any State?
Article 3
- Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to create new states by altering existing boundaries.
- It allows Parliament to increase, diminish, or alter the area, boundaries, or names of states.
- The bill for state reorganization must be introduced with the President’s recommendation.
- Before passing the bill, the views of the state legislature concerned are sought but are not binding.
- This article was used for the formation of new states like Telangana, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand.
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