Article 294 of CoI : Article 294: Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in certain cases.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Transfer of Government Buildings

Context: Before the commencement of the Constitution of India, a government building in Delhi was owned by His Majesty for the purposes of the Government of the Dominion of India.

Application of Article 294:

• After the commencement of the Constitution, this building automatically becomes the property of the Union Government of India.
• The Union Government now has all the rights to use, manage, and maintain this building.

Explanation: This example illustrates how government properties that were under British rule transitioned to the Indian government after the Constitution came into effect.

Example 2:

Scenario: Settlement of Government Contracts

Context: Before the commencement of the Constitution, the Government of the Dominion of India had entered into a contract with a private company for the supply of railway equipment.

Application of Article 294:

• After the commencement of the Constitution, the rights and obligations under this contract are transferred to the Government of India.
• The Governme...

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