Articles, Parts and Schedules of Indian Constitution -- by Nagsharu

Articles, Parts and Schedules of Indian Constitution:

Indian constitution contains 395 articles in Parts I to XXII and 12 schedules.

Parts of Indian Constitution

Part I The Union and its territoryArt. 1 to 4
                                                                   Part II CitizenshipArt. 5 to 11

Part III Fundamental RightsArt. 12 to 35

Part IV Directive PrinciplesArt. 36 to 51

Part IV AFundamental DutiesArt. 51A

Part V The UnionArt. 52 to 151

Part VI The StatesArt. 152 to 237

Part VII Repealed by Const. (7th Amendment) Act,1956

Part VIII The Union TerritoriesArt. 239 to 242

Part IX The PanchayatsArt. 243 to 243O

Part IXA The MuncipalitiesArt. 243P to 243ZG

Part IXB The Co-operative SocietiesArt. 243ZH to 243ZT

Part X The Scheduled and Tribal AreasArt. 244 to 244A

Part XI Relations between the Union and the StatesArt. 245 to 263

Part XII Finance, Property, Contracts and SuitsArt. 264 to 300A

Part XIII Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of IndiaArt. 301 to 307

Part XIV Services under the Union and the StatesArt. 308 to 323

Part XIVATribunalsArt. 323A to 323B

Part XVElectionsArt. 324 to 329A

Part XVISpecial provisions relating to certain classesArt. 330 to 342

Part XVIIOfficial LanguageArt. 343 to 351

Part XVIIIEmergency ProvisionsArt. 352 to 360

Part XIXMiscellaneousArt. 361 to 367Part XXAmendment of the ConstitutionArt. 368

Part XXITemporary, Transitional and Special ProvisionsArt. 369 to 392

Part XXIIShort title, commencement, authoritative text in Hindi and repealsArt. 393 to 395


Important Articles of Indian Constitution

Article 12 –35Specify the Fundamental Rights available

Article 36-51Specify the Directive Principles of state policy

Article 51ASpecifies the Fundamental Duties of every citizen

Article 80Specifies the number of seats for the Rajya Sabha

Article 81Specifies the number of seats for the Lok Sabha

Article 343Hindi as official language

Article 356Imposition of President’s Rule in states

Article 368Amendment to the Constitution

Article 370Special status to Kashmir

Article 395Repeals India Independence Act and Government of India Act, 1935

Schedules to Indian Constitution

First schedule contains the list of states and union territories and their territories

Second schedule contains provisions as to the President, Governors of States, Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of the People and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State, the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.

Third Schedule contains the Forms of Oaths or Affirmations.

Fourth Schedule contains provisions as to the allocation of seats in the Council of States

Fifth Schedule contains provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
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Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

Seventh Schedule contains the Union list, State list and the concurrent list.

Eighth Schedule contains the list of recognised languages.

Ninth Schedule contains provisions as to validation of certain Acts and Regulations.

Tenth Schedule contains provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection.

Eleventh Schedule contains the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.

Twelfth Schedule contains the powers, authority and muncipalities