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The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Act, 2026

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Act, 2026

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The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Act, 2026, formally changes the name of the State of Kerala to "Keralam." This legislation mandates consequential amendments to the Constitution of India, specifically updating the First and Fourth Schedules and Articles 31A and 290A. For the ordinary citizen, this Act ensures that all existing laws, legal documents, and government records remain valid despite the name change. It empowers the government to adapt existing laws within one year and allows courts to interpret older laws using the new name, ensuring a seamless transition without disrupting ongoing legal proceedings or administrative functions.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Alteration of name of State of Kerala
  4. 4. Amendment of article 31A
  5. 5. Amendment of article 290A
  6. 6. Amendment of First Schedule to Constitution
  7. 7. Amendment of Fourth Schedule to Constitution
  8. 8. Power to adapt laws
  9. 9. Power to construe laws
  10. 10. Legal proceedings

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