Consider the following statements regarding the reorganization of states and Union Territories in India: 1. A bill to alter the boundaries of any state can only be introduced in Parliament on the prior recommendation of the Governor of that state. 2. In the case of Union Territories, it is not mandatory to obtain the views of the concerned legislature before introducing such a bill. 3. Legislation for the formation of new states is not considered an amendment of the Constitution under Article 368. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Explanation

Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, a bill for altering state boundaries requires the prior recommendation of the President of India, not the Governor of the state. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect. For Union Territories, the Parliament is not required to refer the bill to the respective legislature for its views, making statement 2 correct. Article 4 specifies that laws made for the admission or establishment of new states, or alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states, are not to be deemed as amendments of the Constitution under Article 368. They can be passed by a simple majority, making statement 3 correct.