Article 3 of the Indian Constitution vests the power to form new States, increase or diminish the area of any State, and alter the boundaries or names of existing States solely with the Parliament of India.
Which one of the following is empowered to alter the boundaries of States under the Constitution of India?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2015 · Topic: The Parliament (Functions of Parliament (Legislative, Executive, Financial, etc.))
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