Constitution of India · Section Article 306
[Power of certain States in Part B of the First Schedule to impose restrictions on trade and commerce.]
Article 306 — [Power of certain States in Part B of the First Schedule to impose restrictions on trade and commerce.]
- [Power of certain States in Part B of the First Schedule to impose restrictions on trade and commerce.].—Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch.(w.e.f. 1-11-1956)
Plain English Summary
This article dealt with the power of certain states listed in Part B of the First Schedule to put limits or restrictions on trade and commerce within their areas. However, this specific provision was removed from the Constitution by an amendment in 1956.
Key Points
- This article gave specific states the authority to restrict how trade and business could operate in certain parts of their territory.
- The power was detailed in Part B of the First Schedule of the Constitution.
- The provision was officially omitted from the Constitution by the Seventh Amendment Act, 1956.
Why It Matters
Since this article is omitted, it no longer exists in the Constitution, meaning that the specific power to impose trade restrictions mentioned here is not currently a part of the Indian legal framework.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.