Section 20 of The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960
As from the appointed day, in article 168 of the Constitution, in sub-clause (a) of clause (1), the word "Bombay" shall be omitted, and after the word "Madras", the word "Maharashtra" shall be inserted.
Summary
- This section modifies the Constitution of India to recognize the new state of Maharashtra.
- It specifically amends Article 168, which lists the states that have two houses in their legislature.
- The word Bombay is deleted from the list of states in the Constitution.
- The word Maharashtra is added to the list immediately after the word Madras.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which Article of the Constitution is amended by Section 20 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960?
Section 20 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, amends Article 168 of the Constitution.
2. What specific word is removed from the Constitution by Section 20 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960?
The word Bombay is omitted from Article 168 of the Constitution under Section 20 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960.
3. Where is the word Maharashtra inserted in the Constitution list according to the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960?
According to Section 20 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, the word Maharashtra is inserted after the word Madras in Article 168.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 20 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, which state's name is omitted from Article 168 of the Constitution?
Q2.What is the primary purpose of the amendment made by Section 20 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960?
Q3.After which state's name is Maharashtra inserted in Article 168 by Section 20 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960?
Q4.Does Section 20 of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, add Gujarat to the list in Article 168?