Part V: The Union

Part V of the Constitution of India defines the Union and its various constituents

The Union and the States

Remember, the Article 1 of the Constitution says that India is a Union of States. When we say “India is a Union of States,” it means that India is a single sovereign entity comprising multiple states and union territories. The Indian Constitution emphasizes that the country is an indestructible union, where states do not have the right to secede. This structure ensures a strong central government while allowing states significant administrative powers. The division of powers between the central and state governments is defined in the Constitution, promoting unity, cooperation, and coordination among the diverse regions of India. This framework ensures national integrity while respecting regional diversity.

Our Constitution lays down for Parliamentary Republic type of Executive. India is a quasi-federal state, which means there is a Union Government at the central level and there are State Governments in various states.

Part V of the Constitution deals with the Union Government and Part VI of the Constitution deals with the State Government. Chapter I of Part V of the Constitution deals with the Union Executive.

Part V: The Union – Article 52 to Article 151

• Chapter I – The Executive – Article 52 to Article 78
• Chapter II – Parliament – Article 79 to Article 122
• Chapter III – Legislative Power of the President – Article 123
• Chapter IV – The Union Judiciary – Article 124 to Article 147
• Chapter V – Comptroller and Auditor-General of India – Article 148 to Article 151

Part VI: The States – Article 152 to Article 237

• Chapter I – General – Article 152
• Chapter II – The Executive – Article 153 to Article 167
• Chapter III – The State Legislature – Article 168 to Article 212
• Chapter IV – Legislative Power of the Governor – Article 213
• Chapter V – The High Courts in the States – Article 214 to Article 232
• Chapter VI – Subordinate Courts – Article 233 to Article 237

Part V of the Constitution of India deals with ‘The Union’. The Union consists of:-

1. Union Executive,
2. Parliament,
3. Union Judiciary, and
4. Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

Within Part V of the Constitution, ‘The Union’, the Chapter I, deals with the ‘Union Executive’. The ‘Union Executive’ consists of:-

1. President,
2. Vice-President,
3. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, and
4. Attorney-General for India

Sources:

1. NCERT Text Book – Class 11 – Political Science – Indian Constitution at Work