Articles 371 to 371-J in Part XXI of the constitution contain special provisions for twelve states1 viz., Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka.
The intention behind them is to meet the aspirations of the people of backward regions of the states or to protect the cultural and economic interests of the tribal people of the states or to deal with the disturbed law and order condition in some parts of the states or to protect the interests of the local people of the states.
Originally, the constitution did not make any special provisions for these states. They have been incorporated by the various subsequent amendments made in the context of reorganisation of the states or conferment of statehood on the Union Territories.
Articles Related to Special Provisions for some States at a Glance
371. Special provision with respect to the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat
371A. Special provision with respect to the state of Nagaland
371B. Special provision with respect to the state of Assam
371C. Special provision with respect to the state of Manipur
371D. Special provisions with respect to the state of Andhra Pradesh or the state of Telangana
371E. Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh
371F. Special provisions with respect to the state of Sikkim
371G. Special provision with respect to the state of Mizoram
371H. Special provision with respect to the state of Arunachal Pradesh
371-I. Special provision with respect to the state of Goa
371J. Special provisions with respect to the state of Karnataka
