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Art. 307 Part XIII: Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within India

Appointment of Authority for Carrying Out the Purposes of Articles 301 to 304

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Parliament may by law appoint such authority as it considers appropriate for carrying out the purposes of articles 301, 302, 303 and 304, and confer on the authority so appointed such powers and duties as it thinks necessary.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article lets Parliament create a dedicated authority to help enforce and give practical effect to the free-trade guarantees and their exceptions across Articles 301-304 — essentially an enabling provision for institutional machinery, if Parliament decides one is needed.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

In practice, Parliament has not established a dedicated standalone authority under this specific Article — India's internal trade issues are more commonly addressed through the ordinary court system (via Article 301 litigation) and general regulatory bodies rather than a specialised body created under this particular provision.

Read alongside this one

Art. 301 — Freedom of Trade, Commerce and Intercourse

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 307

Has Parliament ever used this power to create such an authority?

Not through a dedicated standalone body specifically under Article 307 — disputes about internal trade freedom in India have generally been resolved through ordinary litigation rather than a specialised authority created under this specific Article.

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The text above reproduces Article 307 of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.