The problem for Telangana comes in the form of the 32nd amendment to the Constitution amendment. Under this amendment two new articles 371 (D) and 371 (E) were inserted and the header was, “Special provisions with respect to Andhra Pradesh. The amendment was brought in under the regime of Indira Gandhi to provide equal opportunities to the people belonging to the people of the state for employment, establishment of a central university for Andhra Pradesh and educational purposes...This amendment was then inserted into the 7th schedule of the Indian Constitution dealing with Union, state and also the concurrent lists. Now here is where the problem begins. Under Article 368 it clearly states if any change is to be made under the 7th schedule then it has to be adopted by a special majority. Both houses have to pass the bill with a majority which shall not be less than two thirds. Further any amendment should be ratified by the state legislators. This means that 50 per cent of the states have to give the nod in case the amendment has to be ratified.
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 18:19:14 +0000
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