What is the effect of the abolition of recognition granted to Rulers of Indian States and privy purses?
According to Article 363A of the Constitution of India, the recognition granted to the Rulers of Indian States, including the Prince, Chief, or other person recognized by the President as the Ruler of an Indian State or their successor, ceases to exist from the commencement of the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971. Privy purses are also abolished, and all rights, liabilities, and obligations in respect of privy purses are extinguished. As a result, the Ruler or their successor or any other person shall not be paid any sum as privy purse.