Part xxi: Transitional Provisions

Article 386: Council of Ministers for States in Part B 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 386 initially provided for Councils of Ministers in Part B states to aid Governors in governance. It was omitted by the Seventh Amendment in 1956 as these transitional provisions were no longer necessary following the reorganization of states.

Clause-by-Clause Explanation:

Council of Ministers in Part B States

This clause outlined the role of Councils of Ministers in Part B states, functioning as advisory bodies to Governors during India’s transition to a federal system.

Omission Due to Reorganization of States

The omission of Article 386 reflects the consolidation of governance structures in reorganized states, making separate provisions for Part B states redundant.

Legislative History:

Article 386 was introduced to provide governance continuity in Part B states post-independence. Its removal by the Seventh Amendment marked the stabilization of India’s federal structure.

Amendments:

The Article was omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, effective from 1st November 1956, as part of the state reorganization process.

Debates and Deliberations:

The Constituent Assembly debated the necessity of Councils of Ministers in Part B states, emphasizing their role in ensuring governance continuity during India’s transitional phase.