Constitution of India · Part XVIII: Emergency Provisions
Article 354: Application of provisions relating to distribution of revenues while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation
In plain words
During an Emergency, the President can by order modify or suspend any of articles 268 to 279 on sharing revenues, for a period not beyond the end of the financial year in which the Emergency ends. Each such order must be laid before each House of Parliament.
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Official text
(1) The President may, while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, by order direct that all or any of the provisions of articles 268 to 279 shall for such period, not extending in any case beyond the expiration of the financial year in which such Proclamation ceases to operate, as may be specified in the order, have effect subject to such exceptions or modifications as he thinks fit.
(2) Every order made under clause (1) shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid before each House of Parliament.
Source: India Code (Legislative Department), the official text of the Constitution of India. As amended up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. Text as on 10 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.