Special constitutional provisions for Sikkim prescribe transitional Assembly status, representation rules, and presidential adaptation powers. Article 371F creates a transitional constitutional regime for Sikkim by deeming the April 1974 Assembly to be the State Assembly under the Constitution, prescribing its term and a single parliamentary constituency, allowing Parliament to provide reserved representation for population sections, assigning special discretionary responsibilities to the Governor for social and economic advancement of those sections, vesting prior Government of Sikkim property in the State, ensuring continuity of courts and laws in force, and empowering the President to adapt laws and remove difficulties within a limited period.
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Special constitutional provisions for Sikkim prescribe transitional Assembly status, representation rules, and presidential adaptation powers.
Article 371F creates a transitional constitutional regime for Sikkim by deeming the April 1974 Assembly to be the State Assembly under the Constitution, prescribing its term and a single parliamentary constituency, allowing Parliament to provide reserved representation for population sections, assigning special discretionary responsibilities to the Governor for social and economic advancement of those sections, vesting prior Government of Sikkim property in the State, ensuring continuity of courts and laws in force, and empowering the President to adapt laws and remove difficulties within a limited period.
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