Which Part of the Indian Constitution contains the Union-State Relations?

Concept

The Constitution groups related subjects into numbered Parts.

To identify the required Part, match the subject with the official heading of the Part rather than with a single article or schedule.

Application

Part XI has the official heading “Relations between the Union and the States” and covers Articles 245 to 263. Therefore, the constitutional location asked for is Part XI.

Contrast

• Part V (Articles 52–151) contains provisions concerning the Union government.

• Part VII formerly contained Article 238 concerning Part B States; it was repealed by the Seventh Amendment.

• Part VIII (Articles 239–242) concerns Union territories.

• Part XI (Articles 245–263) contains the legislative and administrative framework governing Union–State relations.

Cross-check

Articles 245–255 deal with legislative relations, while Articles 256–263 deal with administrative relations. Both chapters lie within Part XI, confirming the identification.

Result

Thus, the required constitutional Part is Part XI.