All states in the Indian Union do not have identical powers.” Explain.
The Constitution of India does not grant equal powers to all States. Some States enjoy special status/powers as given below : (1) Jammu and Kashmir : Under Article 370, the concurrence of the state is required for making laws in matters mentioned in thir Union and Concurrent Lists. Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution, Again Indians who are not permanent residents of this State cannot buy land or house there, Amendments to the Indian Constitution under Article 368 cannot apply without the concurrence of the J & K government.