Part III · Fundamental Rights · Right to Freedom of Religion
Article 27: Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion
Official text as on 1 May 2024
Text of Article 27
No person shall be compelled to pay any taxes, the proceeds of which are specifically appropriated in payment of expenses for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion or religious denomination.
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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