Important Amendments to Indian Constitution.
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Important Amendments to Indian Constitution.
Amendment | Year | Importance |
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7 | 1956 | Reorganisation of states on linguistic basis and abolition of Class A, B, C and D states and introduction of Union Territories. |
9 | 1960 | Adjustments to Indian territory as a result of agreement with Paksitan. |
10 | 1961 | Dadra, Nagar and Haveli included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal. |
12 | 1961 | Goa, Daman and Diu included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal. |
13 | 1963 | The state of Nagaland formed with special protection under Article 371A. |
14 | 1962 | Pondicherry incorporated into Indian Union after transfer by France. |
21 | 1967 | Sindhi added as language in the 8th schedule. |
26 | 1971 | Privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states abolished. |
36 | 1975 | Sikim included as an Indian state. |
42 | 1976 | Fundamental Duties prescribed, India became Socialist Secular Republic. |
44 | 1978 | Right to Property deleted from the list of fundamental rights. |
52 | 1985 | Defection to another party after election made illegal. |
61 | 1989 | Voting age reduced from 21 to 18. |
71 | 1992 | Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali added as languages in the Eighth Schedule. |
73 | 1993 | Introduction of Panchayati Raj, addition of Part IX to the Constitution. |
74 | 1993 | Introduction of Nagarpalikas and Municipalities. |
86 | 2002 | Free and compulsory education to children between 6 and 14 years. |
92 | 2003 | Bodo, Dogri, Santhali and Maithli added to the list of recognised languages. Service Tax introduced. |
8,23,45,62, 79 and 95 | 1960, 1970, 1980, 1989, 2000 and 2010 | Extension of reservation of seats for SC/ST and nomination of Anglo-Indian members in Parliament and State Assemblies. |
96 | 2011 | Substituted Odia for Oriya in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution |
97 | 2012 | Introduction of Part IXB in the Constitution pertaining to Co-operative Societies |
101 | 2016 | Introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) |
The 42nd amendment was the most comprehensive amendment which had 59 clauses and carried out so many changes that it has been described as a "Mini Constitution". | ||
The 52nd amendment was the only amendment to be unanimously adopted by the Parliament. |
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