Which part of the Constitution contains Article 243ZT?

Article 243ZT is in Part IXB (The Co-Operative Societies).

Has Article 243ZT been amended?

Yes. Article 243ZT was changed by the 97th Amendment Act, 2011.

Part IXB · The Co-Operative Societies

Article 243ZT: Continuance of existing laws

Q: What does Article 243ZT of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 243ZT deals with continuance of existing laws. Notwithstanding anything in this Part, any provision of any law relating to co-operative societies in force in a State immediately before the commencement of the Constitution (Ninety-seventh Amendment) Act, 2011, which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Part, shall continue to be in force until amended or repealed by a competent Legislature or other competent authority or until the expiration of one year from such commencement, whichever is less.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 243ZT

Notwithstanding anything in this Part, any provision of any law relating to co-operative societies in force in a State immediately before the commencement of the Constitution (Ninety-seventh Amendment) Act, 2011, which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Part, shall continue to be in force until amended or repealed by a competent Legislature or other competent authority or until the expiration of one year from such commencement, whichever is less.

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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Amendment history

Changed by: 97th Amendment Act, 2011

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