Which of the following is NOT possible by a law of Parliament under Ar...
Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to make laws for the formation of new States, the alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States. However, there are certain limitations to this power.
The correct answer to the given question is option D, admission of new states.
Explanation:
• The Parliament has the power to form new States by separating territory from any existing State or by uniting two or more States or parts thereof.
• The Parliament can also alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing States.
• However, the power to admit new States lies with the President, and not with the Parliament. The President, on the recommendation of Parliament, can create a new State by separating territory from any State or by uniting two or more States or parts thereof.
• Thus, while the Parliament can initiate the process of creating a new State or altering the boundaries of existing States, the final decision on admission or creation of a new State lies with the President.
In conclusion, the power of the Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution is limited to the formation of new States, alteration of areas and boundaries of States, and changing the names of States. The power to admit new States rests with the President.
Which of the following is NOT possible by a law of Parliament under Ar...
Article 3 of the Indian Constitution:
- It empowered the Parliament to make laws relating to the formation of new states and alteration of existing states.
- Parliament may by law:
- Form a new State by separation of territory from a State or by uniting two or more States or parts of States
- 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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