What is the Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to the allocation of seats in the Council of States or Rajya Sabha. It lays down details of the distribution of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and Union Territories. The allocation is done via indirect election except for twelve nominations that are selected by the President from the field of arts, science, literature and social service.
The number of seats allocated is different for all States and Union Territories. The total number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is 250 out of which 238 are elected from the States and Union Territories and 12 are nominated. The current strength of Rajya Sabha is 245 in which 233 are elected representatives and 12 are nominated representatives.
4th Schedule of Indian Constitution – UPSC Notes
Fourth (4th) Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of seats in the Rajya Sabha. The total number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is 250 out of which 238 seats are divided between the States and Union Territories and 12 seats are reserved for nomination by the President. The number of seats allocated varies from state to state. Originally the Indian Constitution consisted of only eight schedules. Four more schedules were later added by the process of amendment. The term schedule was first used in the Government of India Act, 1935 where ten schedules were mentioned.
Table of Content
- What is the Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
- History of the Fourth Schedule
- Constitutional Articles attached with the Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
- Main Provisions of the Fourth Schedule
- List of Seats Allocated to each State and Union Territory
- FAQs on 4th Schedule of Indian Constitution
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