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Schedules of Indian Constitution

Schedules of Indian Constitution

Schedules of Indian Constitution are very important part of world’s most lengthiest constitution with over 395 articles, 12 schedules etc.

12 Schedules of Indian Constitution

Schedule
Description
Articles
Link
First
  • Lists the states and union territories of India, changes in their borders and the laws used to make that change.
    		• Articles 1 and 4Link
    Second
  • This schedule contains provisions related to the emoluments, allowances, privileges and so on of officials holding public office viz.
  • President of India,
  • Governors of State,
  • Speakers of Lok Sabha & of State assemblies,
  • Judges of Supreme court and high court,
  • Chairman & Dy. Chairman of Rajya Sabha etc.
    		• Articles 59(3), 65(3), 75(6), 97, 125, 148(3), 158(3), 164(5),186 and 221Link
    Third
  • Forms of oaths and Affirmations of offices for elected officials viz.
  • Union Ministers,
  • MPs,
  • Judges of SC & HC,
  • CAG,
  • State Ministers,
  • MLA etc.
    		• Articles 75(4), 99, 124(6), 148(2),164(3), 188 and 219Link
    Fourth
  • Related to allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament) to States or Union Territories.
    		• Articles 4(1) and 80(2)Link
    Fifth
  • Provisions related to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
    		• Article 244(1)Link
    Sixth
  • Provisions related to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram
    		• Articles 244(2) and 275(1)Link
    SeventhRelated to the division of power between Union and State in terms of
  • Union list,
  • State list and
  • Concurrent list.
    		• Article 246Link
    Eight
  • Related to the languages recognized by Constitution of India.
  • Originally it had 14 languages which with time increased to 22 currently.
  • 21st Amendment Act (1967): Sindhi
  • 71st Amendment Act (1992): Konkani, Manipuri & Nepali
  • 92nd Amendment Act (2003): Bodo, Dongri, Maithili and Santhali
    		• Articles 344(1) and 351Link
    Ninth
  • This schedule was added by the 1st Amendment (1951).
  • For validation of certain Acts and Regulations.
  • Was added to protect the laws included in it from judicial scrutiny on ground of violation of fundamental rights, but later made open for judicial review by SC in 2007.
    		• Article 31BLink
    Tenth
  • This schedule was added by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985, also known as Anti-defection Law.
  • Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection of MPs and MLAs.
    		• Articles 102(2) and 191(2)Link
    Eleventh
  • This schedule was added by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992.
  • Specifies the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
  • This schedule consists of 29 matters.
    		• Article 243GLink
    Twelfth
  • This schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992.
  • This schedule specifies the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities.
  • This schedule consists of 18 matters.
    		• Article 243WLink

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