What is the supreme authority behind the formation of a new State in India?

The power to form a new State in India lies with the Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution of India.

According to Article 3, Parliament can:

• Create a new state
• Separate territory from an existing state
• Merge states
• Alter boundaries or names of states
• The bill for the formation of a new state can be introduced in Parliament only with the recommendation of the President.

Role of the President

Before introducing such a bill in Parliament:

• The proposal must be recommended by the President of India.
• The President refers the bill to the concerned State Legislature for its views, but their opinion is not binding.

Final Authority

Even if a state legislature disagrees, Parliament of India still has the final authority to pass the law.