Which part of the Constitution contains Article 160?

Article 160 is in Part VI (The States), Chapter II — The Executive, under "The Governor".

Part VI · The States · The Governor

Article 160: Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies

Q: What does Article 160 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 160 deals with discharge of the functions of the governor in certain contingencies. The President may make such provision as he thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the Governor of a State in any contingency not provided for in this Chapter.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 160

The President may make such provision as he thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the Governor of a State in any contingency not provided for in this Chapter.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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