Basics
- Articles 371 to 371-J in Part XXI of the constitution contain special provisions for twelve states– Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka.
- Originally, the constitution did not make any special provisions for these states. They have been incorporated by the various subsequent amendments made in the context of reorganisation of the states or conferment of statehood on the Union Territories.
Objectives
- To meet the aspirations of the people of the backward states.
- To maintain the law and order of those states.
- To protect the social, economic, political, educational and overall general interest of the people of those states.
- To bring these 12 states in the mainstream.
Related Articles in the Constitution
|
Article |
Subject matter |
|---|---|
| 371 | Special provision with respect to the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat |
| 371A | Special provision with respect to the state of Nagaland |
| 371B | Special provision with respect to the state of Assam |
| 371C | Special provision with respect to the state of Manipur |
| 371D | Special provisions with respect to the state of Andhra Pradesh or the state of Telangana |
| 371E | Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh |
| 371F | Special provisions with respect to the state of Sikkim |
| 371G | Special provision with respect to the state of Mizoram |
| 371H | Special provision with respect to the state of Arunachal Pradesh |
| 371I | Special provision with respect to the state of Goa |
| 371J | Special provisions with respect to the state of Karnataka |