Legal Question in Constitutional Law in India

Define state under article 12 of Indian constitutional law?


Asked on 3/27/11, 11:15 pm

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Text Of Article 12

State as provided under Article 12 of the Constitution has four components:

( a ) The Government and Parliament of India-

Government means any department or institution of department. Parliament shall consist of the President, the House of People and Council of States

( b ) The Government and Legislature of each State

State Legislatures of each State consist of the Governor, Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly or any of them.

( c ) Local Authorities within the territory of India

Authority means

( i ) Power to make rules, bye- laws, regulations, notifications and statutory orders.

( ii ) Power to enforce them.

Local Authority means Municipal Boards, Panchayats, Body of Port Commissioners and others legally entitled to or entrusted by the government, municipal or local fund.

( d ) Other Authorities

Authorities other than local authorities working

( i ) Within the territory of India or;

( ii ) Outside the territory of India.

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Answered on 3/27/11, 11:42 pm


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