Question

Under Article 3 of the Constitution of India, the proposal in a Bill affecting the area, boundaries or names of any of the States is referred by the President to the Legislature of that State for expressing its views thereon within a specified time period as allowed by the President. The Bill for the above stated purpose could be introduced in either House of Parliament only if :

• A. It receives the approval of the Chief Minister of the State concerned
• B. It receives the approval from the Head of the Delimitation Commission
• C. It receives the recommendation of the Prime Minister
• D. It receives the recommendation of the President

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Under Article 3 of the Constitution of India, when there is a proposal to amend the area, boundaries, or names of any state, the following process is carried out:

• The proposal in the Bill must be referred by the President to the Legislature of the State. This is to allow the State Legislature to express its views within a specified time period set by the President.
• The Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament only after meeting certain requirements.
• Among the given options, the correct condition for introducing such a Bill is that it must receive the recommendation of the President.

Therefore, the introduction of a Bill affecting the area, boundaries, or names of states in Parliament requires the President's recommendation as per the constitutional process. The President's involvement ensures the process is thoroughly vetted and aligns with constitutional norms.