Amended Provisions of the Constitution

Repealed the changes introduced by the 59th Amendment Act of 1988 in relation to Punjab. In other words, Punjab was brought at par with the other states in respect of emergency provisions.

Facilitated the extension of the President’s rule in Punjab upto a total period of three years and six months.

Provided for the establishment of a multi- member National Commission for SCs and STs in the place of a Special Officer for SCs and STs.

Included 55 more land reforms Acts of various states in the Ninth Schedule.

Facilitated the extension of the President’s rule in Punjab up to a total period of four years.

Facilitated the extension of the President’s rule in Punjab up to a total period of five years.

Accorded a special status to the Union Territory of Delhi by designing it as the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The amendment also provided for the creation of a 70-member legislative assembly and a 7-member council of ministers for Delhi.