What does Article 272 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 272 (Taxes which are levied and collected by the Union and may be distributed between the Union and the States) has been omitted. Omitted by the Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000, s. 4. (w.e.f. 9-6-2000).

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 272?

Article 272 is in Part XII (Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits), Chapter I — Finance, under "Finance Commission".

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

Article 272: Taxes which are levied and collected by the Union and may be distributed between the Union and the States

This article has been omitted

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 272

Omitted by the Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000, s. 4. (w.e.f. 9-6-2000).

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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