What does Article 265 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 265 deals with taxes not to be imposed save by authority of law. No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law.

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 265?

Article 265 is in Part XII (Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits), Chapter I — Finance, under "General".

Part XII · Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits · General

Article 265: Taxes not to be imposed save by authority of law

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 265

No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law.

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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