Agreement in Article 1 of the Constitution:

N.K.Assumi (Querist) 10 September 2008 This query is : Resolved
Can any State be admitted into the Union of India through an agreement? If yes, is it unconstitutional as Union of India imply Union of States and not a federation by a contract?

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Rajesh Kumar (Expert) 10 September 2008
Off course yes. This is exercise of sovereign power of any country.
Sikkim was admitted into india through an agreement. A sovereign state has power to acquire new territory or even cede territory. For cessasion of territory, amendment to the Constitution is required.

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