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Part XXI of the Constitution of India (Articles 369–392) contains temporary, transitional, and special provisions. These include Parliament’s temporary power to legislate on matters in the State List, state-specific provisions under Articles 371 to 371J, continuance and adaptation of pre-existing laws, transitional arrangements for courts, legislatures, and authorities at the commencement of the Constitution, and the President’s power to remove difficulties.
Articles 369 to 392
Temporary power to Parliament to make laws with respect to certain matters in the State List as if they were matters in the Concurrent List
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Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir
Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat
Special provision with respect to the State of Goa
Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
Special provision with respect to the State of Assam
Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur
Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh or the State of Telangana
Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh
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Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim
Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram
Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh
Special provisions with respect to the State of Karnataka
Continuance in force of existing laws and their adaptation
Power of the President to adapt laws.
Power of President to make order in respect of persons under preventive detention in certain cases
Provisions as to Judges of the Federal Court and proceedings pending in the Federal Court or before His Majesty in Council
Courts, authorities and officers to continue to function subject to the provisions of the Constitution
Provisions as to Judges of High Courts
Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Provisions as to Public Service Commissions
Special provision as to duration of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Provisions as to provisional Parliament and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker thereof
Provision as to President
Council of Ministers of the President
Provisions as to provisional Legislatures for States in Part A of the First Schedule
Provision as to Governors of Provinces
Council of Ministers of the Governors
Provision as to provisional Legislatures in States in Part B of the First Schedule
Council of Ministers for States in Part B of the First Schedule
Special provision as to determination of population for the purposes of certain elections
Provisions as to the filling of casual vacancies in the provisional Parliament and provisional Legislatures of the States
Provision as to Bills pending in the Dominion Legislatures and in the Legislatures of Provinces and Indian States
Money received or raised or expenditure incurred between the commencement of the Constitution and the 31st day of March, 1950
Power of the President to amend the First and Fourth Schedules in certain contingencies
Power of the President to remove difficulties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the temporary power under Article 369?
Article 369 conferred a temporary power on Parliament to legislate on specified State List matters as if they were in the Concurrent List for a limited period post‑commencement.
What was Article 370 and what is its current status?
Article 370 provided temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir; subsequent constitutional orders and notifications have altered its operation, with official consolidated texts reflecting the post‑2019 position.
Which states have special provisions under Articles 371–371J?
Special provisions apply to Maharashtra and Gujarat (Art. 371), Nagaland (371A), Assam (371B), Manipur (371C), Andhra Pradesh/Telangana (371D, 371E), Sikkim (371F), Mizoram (371G), Arunachal Pradesh (371H), Goa (371I), and Karnataka (371J).
What do Articles 372 and 372A provide?
Article 372 ensures continuance in force of existing laws and their adaptation subject to the Constitution; Article 372A empowers the President to adapt laws to align with constitutional changes.
What is the scope of Article 373?
Article 373 empowers the President to make orders regarding persons under preventive detention in certain cases during the transitional period as specified.
Which transitional provisions address courts and authorities?
Articles 374–378 include provisions relating to the Federal Court, pending proceedings, continuity of courts, authorities and officers, Judges of High Courts, the Comptroller and Auditor‑General, and Public Service Commissions.
What is Article 378A about?
Article 378A is a special provision on the duration of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in a specified transitional context.