Article of the Constitution
The Constitution (Seventh) Amendment Act 1956, provided for special provisions in respect of Andhra Pradesh and Punjab under clause
(1) of Article 371 and in respect of the State of Bombay under clause
(2) of Article 371. With the enactment of the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, Article 371 (2) of the Constitution was made applicable to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat with effect from 1.5.1960.
