Question

Which kind of majority is required for constitutional amendment in forming a new state?

Answer 1

Parliament of India can form new States, alter the area, boundaries or names of the existing States by a law passed by a simple majority.

The bills for the formation of new states or alteration of the boundaries or names of the existing states shall be introduced in either House of the parliament , only on the recommendation of the President of India.

The President of India, before introducing the Bill in the Parliament, shall refer it to the concerned State legislature for its opinion within a specified time limit.

If the State Legislature does not give its opinion within the specified time limit, the time limit may be extended.

The bill may be introduced even if the opinion has not come.

The parliament is not bound to accept or act upon the views of the State Legislature.

It is not necessary to make fresh reference to the State Legislature for its opinion within a specified time limit.







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