What does Article 31 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 31 (Compulsory acquisition of property) has been omitted. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, s. 6 (w.e.f. 20-6-1979).

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 31?

Article 31 is in Part III (Fundamental Rights), under "Cultural and Educational Rights".

Part III · Fundamental Rights · Cultural and Educational Rights

Article 31: Compulsory acquisition of property

This article has been omitted

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 31

Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, s. 6 (w.e.f. 20-6-1979).

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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