16. Three Tiers of Government

Originally, the Indian Constitution, like any other federal constitution, provided for a dual polity and contained provisions with regard to organisation and powers of the Centre and the states. Later, the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts (1992) have added a third-tier of government in form of Panchayats and Municipalities which is not found in any other constitution of the world.

The above are some the important salient features of the Indian Constitution, which makes it one of the most unique and distinct constitutions in the world.