The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971,
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UPSC SO-Steno – 2018
The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971, is specifically known for abolishing the concept of privy purses and privileges of the former rulers of Indian states. This was achieved by omitting Article 291, which dealt with privy purses, and Article 362, which guaranteed the rights and privileges of rulers.
The abolition of privy purses and privileges was a significant step towards ensuring equality and dismantling the vestiges of the princely order that continued after their integration into the Union of India.