Indian Polity · Polity
A State Government enacted a law making it compulsory for all residents to pay a hefty 'pilgrimage tax' to organize a popular religious festival undertaken exclusively by followers of religion 'X'. In this situation, which of the following statements is correct under Article 27 of the Constitution?
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- 1The act is valid as long as the tax collected is also utilized for regular administrative services.
- 2The act is violative of the Constitution as it compels citizens to pay taxes specifically earmarked for promoting or maintaining a particular religion.✓
- 3The act is valid because it safeguards the generic welfare of all incoming travelers.
- 4The act is violative because it does not sufficiently promote other sections of religion 'X'.
Correct answer
The act is violative of the Constitution as it compels citizens to pay taxes specifically earmarked for promoting or maintaining a particular religion.
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