Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 371E (Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh): Special, transitional, and regional development provisions under Part XXI.
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 371E ('Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh') is part of Part XXI (Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions). It encompasses regional safeguards under the Article 371 series (Maharashtra/Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka) as well as constitutional continuity of pre-1950 laws, courts, and institutions (Arts 372–392). Specifically: Parliament may by law provide for the establishment of a University in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 371E): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh' under Part XXI
Sets a direct, self-contained constitutional command binding on public authorities across India
Requires transparent Parliamentary law-making and democratic accountability rather than arbitrary executive action
Exceptions & Reasonable Restrictions
Under Article 372(1), all pre-Constitution laws continue in force only 'subject to the other provisions of this Constitution'—meaning any colonial-era law violating Fundamental Rights can be struck down under Article 13 (as in Navtej Singh Johar, 2018).
Why This Matters in Daily Life
Accommodates India's regional diversity and ensures seamless legal continuity from 1950 to the modern Republic.
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