SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR STATES IN INDIA

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.