Constitutional state · 2026
Constitution of India
Part III — Fundamental Rights
Article27
Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion
No person shall be compelled to pay any taxes, the proceeds of which are specifically appropriated in payment of expenses for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion or religious denomination.
In plain language
You cannot be forced to pay a tax whose proceeds are earmarked to promote or maintain any particular religion.
This wording has been in force since 1950 on this desk.
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