Part VIII - The Union Territories • Article

Article 242 Simplified: Coorg

Article 242 was a transitional clause that governed the administration of Coorg (now Kodagu) as a Part C state. It was omitted in 1956 when Coorg was merged into Mysore State (now Karnataka) under the States Reorganisation Act.

Official Text

Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).

Simple Meaning

Explain Like Ten

Coorg used to be a separate small state under its own rules. When it joined Mysore (now called Karnataka) in 1956, its separate rule book was no longer needed, so it was deleted.

Student Mode

Dealt with the constitutional status and legislature of Coorg as a Part C state. It was omitted by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act (1956) when the States Reorganisation Act merged Coorg into Mysore State.

Example

In the original 1950 Constitution, Coorg had its own local legislature under Article 242. In 1956, Coorg became a district of Mysore State, making its separate constitutional status obsolete, leading to the deletion of this article.

Key Takeaway

Article 242 is an omitted transitional article reflecting the integration of Coorg into Karnataka in 1956.

FAQs

What was the status of Coorg in the 1950 Constitution?

Coorg was a Part C State (a centrally administered province) with its own local legislature.

Which state was Coorg merged with in 1956?

Coorg was merged into Mysore State (renamed Karnataka in 1973).

Quiz

Which territory was governed under the now-omitted Article 242?

Answer: Coorg

Which amendment omitted Article 242?

Answer: 7th Amendment