What does Article 259 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 259 (Armed Forces in States in Part B of the First Schedule) has been omitted. Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 259?

Article 259 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 259: Armed Forces in States in Part B of the First Schedule

This article has been omitted

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 259

Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).

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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