The Indian Constitution is a comprehensive document that outlines the framework for the functioning of the Indian government. Part XXI of the Constitution contains temporary, transitional, and special provisions that are important for the smooth functioning of the Indian democracy.
Temporary provisions refer to provisions that are meant to be in force for a limited period. Transitional provisions refer to provisions that are meant to facilitate the transition from the old system to the new system. Special provisions refer to provisions that are made for certain classes of people or certain areas.
Article 369 of the Constitution provides for the power of the President to make temporary provisions for the peace and good governance of any part of India. This provision empowers the President to make special laws for a limited period in case of any emergency or disturbance.
Article 370 of the Constitution grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Under this article, the state has its own constitution and a separate set of laws. However, in 2019, the government of India revoked this special status.
Article 371 of the Constitution contains special provisions for various states and regions of India. For example, Article 371A provides for special provisions for the state of Nagaland. Similarly, Article 371B provides for special provisions for the state of Assam. Article 371C provides for special provisions for the state of Manipur. Article 371D provides for special provisions for the state of Andhra Pradesh. Article 371E provides for special provisions for the state of Sikkim. Article 371F provides for special provisions for the state of Mizoram. Article 371G provides for special provisions for the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Article 371H provides for special provisions for the state of Goa. Article 371I provides for special provisions for the state of Maharashtra. Article 371J provides for special provisions for the state of Karnataka. Article 371K provides for special provisions for the state of Gujarat. Article 371L provides for special provisions for the state of Telangana. Article 371M provides for special provisions for the state of Himachal Pradesh. Article 371N provides for special provisions for the state of Uttarakhand. Article 371O provides for special provisions for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Article 371P provides for special provisions for the state of Assam. Article 371Q provides for special provisions for the state of Maharashtra. Article 371R provides for special provisions for the state of Sikkim. Article 371S provides for special provisions for the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Article 371T provides for special provisions for the state of Mizoram. Article 371U provides for special provisions for the state of Manipur. Article 371V provides for special provisions for the state of Goa. Article 371W provides for special provisions for the state of Nagaland. Article