Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments

Inter-State Councils — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
101st Amendment2016While not directly amending Article 263, the 101st Amendment created the GST Council under Article 279A, providing a model for how the Inter-State Council could be strengthened with constitutional backing and decision-making authority.Demonstrated the potential for creating effective federal coordination mechanisms with binding authority, leading to discussions about similar constitutional status for Inter-State Council