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Article 162 — Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of a State shall extend to the matters

Article
162
Chapter
CHAPTER II.—T HE EXECUTIVE — The Governor
Index row title
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of a State shall extend to the matters
Source document
India Constitution
Provision ID
53489506-4eb8-4d00-9d7d-5477d07ce285

72 words

Verbatim text

with respect to which the Legislature of the State has power to make laws: Provided that in any matter with respect to which the Legislature of a State and Parliament have power to make laws, the executive power of the State shall be subject to, and limited by, the executive power expressly conferred by this Constitution or by any law made by Parliament upon the Union or authorities thereof. Council of Ministers

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  • The index files this text under article 162 of the Constitution of India.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER II.—T HE EXECUTIVE — The Governor”.
  • The row is titled “Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of a State shall extend to the matters”.
  • The passage runs to about 72 words.

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