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Constitution of 1947

Preamble p.1
Chapter 1 : Form of State p.1
Chapter 2 : Fundamental rights p.2
• Definition of State
• Citizenship
• Rights of Equality
• Rights of Freedom
• Rights Relating to Religion
• Cultural and Educational Rights
• Economic Rights
• Rights in Relation to Criminal Law
• Rights of Constitutional Remedies
Chapter 3 : Relations of the State to Peasants and Workers p.6
Chapter 4 : Directive Principles of State Policy p.6
Chapter 5 : The President p.7
Chapter 6 : Parliament p.11
• Part I : General
• Part II : Chamber of Deputies
• Part III : Chamber of Nationalities
• Part IV : Power of the Parliament
• Part V : Legislation
Chapter 7 : The Union Government p.21
• Attorney- General
• Auditor – General
Chapter 8 : Union Judiciary p.24
Chapter 9 :
Part I- The Shan State p.28
Part II : The Kachin State p.30
Part III : The Karen State p.33
Part IV : The Karenni State p.34
Part V : Special Division of The Chins p.36
Part VI : New States p.37
Chapter 10 : Right of Secession p.37
Chapter 11 : Amendment of The Constitution p.38
Chapter 12 : International Relations p.39
Chapter 13 : General Provisions p.39
Chapter 14 : Transitory Provisions p.41
First Schedule : Form of Oath or Affirmation p.43
Second Schedule : Composition of The Chamber of Nationalities p.43
Third Schedule :
• List I. Union Legislative p.44
• List II. State Legislative List p.48
Fourth Schedule : State Revenue List p.50