Article 55 of the Constitution

Article 55 of the Indian Constitution sets out the procedures for admitting new states or changing the boundaries of existing states. It states that the Parliament can create new states, alter or merge existing ones based on agreements between the concerned state legislatures and with the approval of the President. This process involves consulting the affected states and obtaining the President's approval to ensure stability and proper representation. Essentially, it provides a legal framework for reorganizing the territorial boundaries of states for administrative convenience or to meet the people's desires.