Resolution Congress Working
Committee on States
15th June, 1947
Legal Document No
107
The Committee does not agree with the theory of paramountcy as enunciated
and interpreted by the British Government; but even if that is accepted
the consequences that flow from the lapse of paramountcy are limited in
extent. The privileges and obligations as well as the subsisting rights
as between the States and the Government of India cannot be adversely affected
by the lapse of paramountcy. These rights and obligations have to be considered
separately and renewed or changed by mutual agreement. The relationship
between the Government of India and the States would not be exhausted by
lapse of paramountcy. The lapse does not lead to the independence of the
States.
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