Article 371D of the Constitution of India

Article 371D of the Constitution of India
Parliament of India
  • An article to make special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh provide, having regard to the requirements of the State as a whole, for equitable opportunities and facilities for the people belonging to different parts of the State, in the matter of public employment and in the matter of education, and different provisions may be made for various parts of the State.
CitationAct No. 32 of 1973
Territorial extentThe State of Andhra Pradesh (Today, the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)
Passed byLok Sabha
Passed1973
Passed byRajya Sabha
Passed1973
Assented to byPresident of India
Assented to3rd May 1974
Commenced3rd May 1974
Initiating chamber: Lok Sabha
Introduced byUma Shankar Dikshit
Introduced12th December 1973
Status: In force

Article 371 (D) forms a part of the Constitution of India. It safeguards the rights of local people in employment and education and was created after agitation in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It was incorporated as the 32nd Amendment of the Constitution in 1973. It has become a bone of contention for the bifurcation of the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Reddy, Ravi (15 November 2013). "Article 371(D) a sticking point: Law Ministry". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  2. ↑ "Article 371(D) is not a hurdle for Telangana". Deccan Chronicle. 17 December 2013. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.