Which of the following is NOT possible by a law of Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution?

The correct answer is Admission of new States.

Important Points

• Article 3 of the Indian Constitution:
  • It empowered the Parliament to make laws relating to the formation of new states and alteration of existing states.
  • Parliament may by law:
    • Form a new State by separation of territory from a State or by uniting two or more States or parts of States
    • Increase the area of any State
    • Diminish the area of any State
    • Alter the boundaries of any State
    • Alter the name of any State

Confusion Points

• Article 2 of the Indian Constitution:
  • It states that the parliament may, by law, admit new states into the Union of India or establish new states on terms and conditions it deems fit.
  • The addition of the State of Sikkim by the 35th (1974) and 36th (1975) constitutional amendments.