Distribution of Tax Revenues: Constitutional Provisions

Article 268 to 281 in the constitution of India deal with the distribution of tax revenues. These articles have been amended from time to time, for example 88th amendment provided for service tax via article 268-A. Some articles have been ..

Constitution 101st Amendment Act, 2016

There are several articles in the constitution of India which define the financial relations between Union and States. Since GST bills involve a huge interest of the state governments, such a historical tax reform cannot take place without making suitable ..

Constitution (100th Amendment) Act 2015

Constitution (100th Amendment) Act 2015 ratified the land boundary agreement between India and Bangladesh. The act amended the 1st schedule of the constitution to exchange the disputed territories occupied by both the nations in accordance with the 1974 bilateral LBA. ..

Constitution 96th Amendment Act, 2011

Constitution 96th Amendment Act, 2011 pertains to change of the entry of Oriya Language to Odia in the 8th Schedule of Constitution of India. Why it was enacted? Orissa Assembly had passed a resolution unanimously on August 28, 2008 urging ..

Constitution 93rd Amendment Act, 2006

The Supreme Court delivered a judgement August 12, 2005 in the case of P.A. Inamdar & Ors. vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors, declaring that the State can’t impose its reservation policy on minority and non-minority unaided private colleges, including professional ..

Constitution 86th Amendment Act, 2002

The Constitution 86th Amendment Act, 2002 enshrined right to education as a fundamental right in part-III of the constitution. It came up with the below features: Change in Fundamental Rights A new article 21A was inserted below the Article 21 ..

Constitution 65th Amendment Act, 1990

Article 338 of the Constitution provides for a Special Officer for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution and to report to the President on their working. It was ..

Constitution 61st Amendment Act, 1988

Constitution 61st Amendment Act, 1988 was enacted to reduce the voting age from 21 years to 18 years. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every ..