Q. If the name of a state in India needs to be changed, then:
1. Prior recommendation of the President is not necessary to introduce such a bill in the parliament.
2. Consent of the state legislature concerned is not required for such a bill.
3. The bill can be passed by a simple majority of the parliament.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 3 of the Constitution authorizes the Parliament to form a new state, increase or diminish the area of any state and alter the boundaries or the name of any state. Such a bill can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of the President.
Statement 2 is correct. According to Article 3, before recommending such a bill, the President has to refer the same to the state legislature concerned for expressing its views within a specified period. Consent of the state legislature is not required for such a bill.
Statement 3 is correct. The Constitution, under Article 4, declares that laws made under Article 3 are not to be considered as amendments of the Constitution under Article 368. This means that such laws can be passed by a simple majority and by the ordinary legislative process.
