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Art. 371-I Part XXI: Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions

Special Provision With Respect to the State of Goa

Exact text — Constitution of India

Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa shall consist of not less than thirty members.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

A brief, specific Article guaranteeing Goa's Legislative Assembly a minimum size of 30 members — ensuring adequate representation for what is geographically one of India's smallest states, where population-based seat allocation alone might otherwise produce an unworkably small legislature.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is why Goa, despite its small size and population compared to most other Indian states, still has a Legislative Assembly substantial enough to function effectively as a genuine deliberative body.

Read alongside this one

Art. 170 — Composition of Legislative Assemblies

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 371-I

Why does Goa need a minimum Assembly size guarantee?

Given Goa's comparatively small population, a strict population-proportional seat allocation might otherwise produce too small an Assembly to function well; this Article guarantees a practical minimum.

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