Part XX: Transitional Provisions

Article 382: Provisions as to Provisional Legislatures for States in Part A of the First Schedule

Original Article:

Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).

Explanations:

Article 382 originally provided transitional provisions for establishing provisional legislatures in states categorized under Part A of the First Schedule. These legislatures were critical for governance during the early years of independence. However, this Article was omitted by the Seventh Amendment in 1956 as permanent legislatures were established, making such provisional measures unnecessary.

Clause-by-Clause Explanation:

Provisional Legislatures for Part A States

Article 382 ensured the establishment of temporary legislatures for Part A states to manage governance during the transition period.

Omission Signifies Stable Legislative Structures

The omission of this Article reflected the successful establishment of stable, permanent legislative assemblies in Part A states.

Legislative History:

Article 382 was introduced to address governance challenges in newly independent India. Its omission in 1956 highlighted the maturity of India’s legislative framework.

Amendments:

The Article was omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, effective from 1st November 1956, as transitional provisions were no longer necessary.

Debates and Deliberations:

The Constituent Assembly deliberated extensively on the need for provisional legislatures to ensure smooth governance during India’s formative years as a republic.