What does Article 257A of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 257A (Assistance to States by deployment of armed forces or other forces of the Union) has been omitted. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, s. 33 (w.e.f. 20-6-1979).

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 257A?

Article 257A is in Part XI (Relations between the Union and the States), Chapter II — Administrative Relations, under "General".

Has Article 257A been amended?

Yes. Article 257A was changed by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

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

Article 257A: Assistance to States by deployment of armed forces or other forces of the Union

This article has been omitted

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 257A

Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, s. 33 (w.e.f. 20-6-1979).

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

Amendment history

Changed by: 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, s. 43 (w.e.f. 3-1-1977).

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