The Schedules of India
The Detailed Appendices of the Constitution
While the 395 Articles provide the legal framework, the 12 Schedules act as data tables and lists that provide specific details—ranging from the names of states to the languages of the Union and anti-defection laws.
States & Union Territories
Lists the names of all States and Union Territories along with their territorial jurisdictions and boundaries.
Salaries & Emoluments
Provisions relating to the salaries, allowances, and privileges of the President, Governors, Speakers, Judges, and the CAG.
Forms of Oaths
Contains the specific text of Oaths or Affirmations for Ministers, MP/MLA candidates, Judges, and the CAG.
Rajya Sabha Seats
Allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to each State and Union Territory.
Scheduled Areas
Administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes (excluding North-Eastern states).
Tribal Areas (AMTM)
Administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram via Autonomous District Councils.
Division of Powers
Three lists defining law-making powers: Union List (100 items), State List (61 items), and Concurrent List (52 items).
Official Languages
Recognizes the 22 official languages of India (Originally 14). Includes Assamese, Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, etc.
Validation of Laws
Added by 1st Amendment to protect land reforms and other laws from judicial review on ground of Fundamental Rights.
Anti-Defection Law
Provisions regarding disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures for switching parties.
Panchayats
Specifies 29 functional matters (agriculture, water, etc.) for rural local self-government.
Municipalities
Specifies 18 functional matters (urban planning, fire service, etc.) for urban local bodies.
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