What does Article 291 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 291 (Privy purse sums of Rulers) has been omitted. Omitted by the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971, s. 2 (w.e.f. 28-12-1971).

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 291?

Article 291 is in Part XII (Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits), Chapter I — Finance, under "Miscellaneous Financial Provisions".

Part XII · Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits · Miscellaneous Financial Provisions

Article 291: Privy purse sums of Rulers

This article has been omitted

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 291

Omitted by the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971, s. 2 (w.e.f. 28-12-1971).

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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