Home The Constitution Part VI Article 208

Art. 208 Part VI: The States

Rules of Procedure

Exact text — Constitution of India

(1) A House of the Legislature of a State may make rules for regulating, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, its procedure and the conduct of its business... (2) Until rules are made under clause (1), the rules of procedure and standing orders in force immediately before the commencement of this Constitution with respect to the Legislature for the corresponding Province shall have effect... (3) The Governor, after consultation with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly or the Chairman of the Legislative Council, as the case may be, may make rules as to the procedure with respect to communications between the two Houses...

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

The state-level mirror of Article 118 — each House sets its own detailed procedural rules, subject to the Constitution's overarching framework, with the Governor (after consulting the relevant presiding officer) setting rules specifically for inter-House communication where a state has two Houses.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is why every State Assembly and Council has its own detailed procedural rulebook governing daily proceedings — the same self-governance principle applied at the state level.

Read alongside this one

Art. 118 — Rules of Procedure

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 208

Can courts intervene in a State Legislature's internal procedural rule violations?

Generally reluctant to do so, following the same broader principle (reinforced by Article 212) that courts shouldn't ordinarily inquire into internal legislative proceedings on purely procedural grounds.

← PreviousArticle 207: Special Provisions as to Financial Bills Next →Article 209: Regulation by Law of Procedure in the Legislature of the State in Relation to Financial Business

The text above reproduces Article 208 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.