Which part of the Constitution contains Article 256?

Article 256 is in Part XI (Relations between the Union and the States), Chapter II — Administrative Relations, under "General".

Part XI · Relations between the Union and the States · General

Article 256: Obligation of States and the Union

Q: What does Article 256 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 256 deals with obligation of states and the union. The executive power of every State shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by Parliament and any existing laws which apply in that State, and the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of such directions to a State as may appear to the Government of India to be necessary for that purpose:

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 256

The executive power of every State shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by Parliament and any existing laws which apply in that State, and the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of such directions to a State as may appear to the Government of India to be necessary for that purpose:

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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