What is the process for altering the boundaries of a State according to Article 3?
The process for altering the boundaries of a State according to Article 3 involves the following steps:

1. Parliament may, by law, form a new State by separating territory from any existing State or by uniting two or more States or parts of States or by uniting any territory to a part of any State.
2. The President's recommendation is required for introducing a Bill for the purpose of altering boundaries.
3. If the proposal in the Bill affects the area, boundaries, or name of any State, the President must refer the Bill to the Legislature of that State for expressing its views within a specified period or an extended period allowed by the President.
4. The Bill can be introduced in Parliament only after the specified or extended period has expired and the views of the State Legislature have been considered.