The Indian Constitution has 12 schedules that provide additional details and specifications to various articles. Here's a breakdown of each schedule:
- First Schedule: Lists the states and union territories, along with their corresponding territories .
- Second Schedule: Outlines emoluments, allowances, and privileges for high-ranking officials, including the President, Governors, and Supreme Court Judges .
- Third Schedule: Specifies the forms of oath and affirmation for Union Ministers, Parliament members, and Judges .
- Fourth Schedule: Deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to states and union territories .
- Fifth Schedule: Covers the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes .
- Sixth Schedule: Pertains to the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram .
- Seventh Schedule: Divides legislative powers between the Union and states into three lists: Union, State, and Concurrent .
- Eighth Schedule: Recognizes 22 official languages of India, including Hindi, English, and several regional languages .
- Ninth Schedule: Contains laws related to land reforms and the abolition of the zamindari system, which are exempt from judicial review .
- Tenth Schedule: Deals with the disqualification of members of Parliament and state legislatures on grounds of defection .
- Eleventh Schedule: Specifies the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats, covering 29 matters .
- Twelfth Schedule: Enumerates 18 functions of municipalities, focusing on urban planning, infrastructure, and governance .
