UPSC Polity Question
With reference to the changes in the territory of states/Union Territories in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Indian Constitution requires Parliament to get the consent of all state(s) involved in creation/ merger of states. 2. A Parliamentary bill providing for alteration in the boundaries of a Union Territory must be referred to the legislature of the concerned Union Territory. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer:
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Parliament does not need the consent of the state. It only needs to refer the bill to the state legislature for expressing its views, and Parliament is not bound by these views. Statement 2 is incorrect: In the case of a Union Territory, the Parliament can alter its boundaries without making any reference to the concerned legislature.