Saving of existing laws and laws providing for State monopolies
Part XIII: Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India
Nothing in articles 301 and 303 shall affect the provisions of any existing law except in so far as the President may by order otherwise direct; and nothing in article 301 shall affect the operation of any law made before the commencement of the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1955, in so far as it relates to, or prevent Parliament or the Legislature of a State from making any law relating to, any such matter as is referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause (6) of article 19.
Amendment notes
- ¹Whole article: Subs. by the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1955, s. 4, for art. 305 (w.e.f. 27-4-1955).
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.
Related articles
- 301Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse
- 302Power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse
- 303Restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the States with regard to trade and commerce
- 304Restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse among States
- 307Appointment of authority for carrying out the purposes of articles 301 to 304