Article 3 of CoI : Article 3: Formation Of New States And Alteration Of Areas, Boundaries, Or Names Of Existing States

Explanation using Example

Example Application of Article 3 of the Constitution of India

Imagine the state of Xanadu and the state of Arcadia share a border. Over time, due to various administrative and cultural reasons, the people living in the border districts of Xanadu express a desire to become part of Arcadia. After extensive consultations, the state government of Xanadu agrees that it would be beneficial for those districts to merge with Arcadia.

The Parliament of India, as per Article 3 of the Constitution, has the authority to act on this matter. The following steps illustrate the application of Article 3:

1. The Parliament, upon receiving a recommendation from the President of India, introduces a bill to alter the boundaries of Xanadu and Arcadia.
2. The bill proposes that the border districts of Xanadu be merged with Arcadia, thereby increasing the area of Arcadia.
3. Before the bill is passed, it is referred to the state legislature of Xanadu, as the alteration affects its territory.
4. The state legislature of Xanadu is given a specified period to review the bill and express its views on the proposed changes.
5. Once the specified period expires, and taking into account the views of the state legislature, the Parliament may proceed to pass the bill.
6. With the President's assent, the bill becomes law, and the border districts of Xanadu are officially integrated into Arcadia, demonstrating the reorganization of state boundaries under Article 3.