Union, states & local bodies
The constitutional layers closest to places and communities.
A civic reference with all 25 retained Parts and all 12 Schedules. Article ranges retain constitutional numbering and may contain omitted provisions. Part VII was omitted. Legal provisions should be read in the official text and relevant judgments.
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The Seventh Schedule separates Union, State and Concurrent subjects.
Legislative Department · Constitution of India ↗- Article 246 is central to legislative competence; Article 254 addresses specified inconsistencies.
Union territories
Territories are administered under Part VIII with differing constitutional arrangements.
Legislative Department · Constitution of India ↗- Some have legislatures; Delhi has specific provisions under Article 239AA.
Panchayats
Rural local-government provisions appear in Part IX.
Legislative Department · Constitution of India ↗- The Eleventh Schedule lists 29 matters; actual devolution depends on applicable law.
73rd Amendment
Municipalities
Urban local-government provisions appear in Part IXA.
Legislative Department · Constitution of India ↗- The Twelfth Schedule lists 18 matters.
74th Amendment
Scheduled and tribal areas
Parts and schedules provide special administrative protections.
Legislative Department · Constitution of India ↗- Read Article 244 alongside the Fifth and Sixth Schedules.
Emergency provisions
Part XVIII provides distinct national, state and financial emergency mechanisms.
Legislative Department · Constitution of India ↗- Their conditions, safeguards and effects differ; consult the complete provisions.
Articles 352–360
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