SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR STATES IN INDIA

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR STATES IN INDIA
The Indian Constitution creates special provisions for 
several states under Article 371.
About:
• All these exceptions are under a Section of the Constitution 
titled “Temporary, Transitional, and Special Provisions”.
• Reason: These special provisions are intended to address the 
unique circumstances and historical backgrounds of specific 
states.
 The states that enjoy special status often have distinct 
rights, privileges, and autonomy in certain matters.
States that Enjoy the Special Provisions under the 
Constitution:
• Article 371A: Special provisions for Nagaland
 The state can have its own administrative and legal 
mechanisms based on the Naga customary laws, and the 
right to carry on religious and local social practices. 
 Special powers to the governor to overrule the decision of 
the chief minister on a law and order situation.
• Article 371B: Special provisions for Assam
 The State’s governor set up a committee of the legislative 
assembly consisting of members of the house elected 
from the tribal areas of the state.
• Article 371C: Special provisions for Manipur
 The president has the right to form a committee of tribal 
MLAs through the governor. 
• Article 371D: Special provisions for Andhra Pradesh
 Grants the president certain special powers over the 
state government, including ensuring reservation in 
employment and education.
• Article 371F: Special provisions for Sikkim
 The members of the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim shall 
elect the representative of Sikkim in the House of the 
People.
• Article 371G: Special provisions for Mizoram
 Provide the people rights over their customary laws, 
religious freedom, land rights, etc. 
• Article 371H: Special provisions for Arunachal Pradesh
 Grants special powers to the governor to overrule the 
decision of the chief minister on a law and order situation.
• Article 371I: Special provisions for Goa 
 Goa state assembly has special powers to make laws on 
the sale of land, and ownership of property.
• Article 371J: Special provisions for Karnataka.
 Special powers to six backward districts under which they 
can establish special development boards, reservations 
in jobs and education institutions, etc.

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