Under the proviso to Article 3, a Bill altering the area, boundary or name of an existing State may be introduced in Parliament only:
Aafter a binding resolution by the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned
Bafter ratification by Legislatures of at least one-half of the States in the Union
Cafter the prior approval of the Inter-State Council constituted under Article 263
Don the President's recommendation, after referring the Bill to the State Legislature for its views
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. on the President's recommendation, after referring the Bill to the State Legislature for its views
1. The proviso to Article 3 prescribes a two-fold safeguard for such a Bill.
2. First, the Bill must be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
3. Second, the President must refer the Bill to the Legislature of the State concerned for expressing its views within a specified period.
4. The State Legislature's view is, however, NOT binding on Parliament; State ratification and Inter-State Council clearance are not required.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 3 proviso_
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