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

Special Provision With Respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh

Exact text — Constitution of India

Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,—(a) the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh shall have special responsibility with respect to law and order in the State of Arunachal Pradesh and in the discharge of his functions in relation thereto, the Governor shall, after consulting the Council of Ministers, exercise his individual judgment as to the action to be taken...

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article gives Arunachal Pradesh's Governor a special personal responsibility for law and order — while normally a Governor acts on the state Council of Ministers' aid and advice, here the Governor exercises individual judgment on law-and-order matters after consultation, reflecting the state's strategically sensitive border location.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is a distinctive departure from the normal Governor's role (who's typically bound by ministerial advice) — Arunachal Pradesh's border sensitivity (it shares a long, disputed boundary with China) is reflected in this enhanced gubernatorial law-and-order authority.

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Art. 163 — Council of Ministers to Aid and Advise the Governor

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 371H

Does the Governor's Council of Ministers have to be consulted before this individual judgment is exercised?

Yes — the Article specifically requires consultation with the Council of Ministers first, even though the Governor ultimately exercises independent judgment on the actual law-and-order decision.

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