 bill no 48 of  2008 the constitution (amendment) bill, 2008 byshri mohan singh, mp a billfurther to amend the constitution of indiabe it enacted by parliament in the fifty-ninth year of the republic of india as follows:—1 (1) this act may be called the constitution ( amendment) act, 2008short title and commencement(2)  it shall  come into force on such date as the central government may by notificationin the official gazette, appoint52 in the constitution,—amendment of part iva(1) part iva and article 51a thereunder shall be re-numbered, as part iia andarticle 11a, respectively; and(2) after article 11a, as so re-numbered, the following article shall be inserted, namely:—5"11b (1) a person making and subscribing oath or affirmation under this constitution or holding a public office shall observe the aforesaid fundamental duties more meticulously than other citizensduty of persons subscribing oath or affirmation to the constitution and holding public offices(2) the supreme court or the high courts may take cognizance of specific violation of any of the aforesaid fundamental duties or of the oath or affirmation made and subscribed under this constitution on a petition and issue appropriate directives or orders" statement of objects and reasonsindia is facing many challenges today in the form of erosion of ethical values and weakening of commitments to duties which are so vital for a civil society, inspite of progress and developments made in almost all fields this is well reflected in the growing rate of crimes and violence which is posing a threat to the unity and the integrity of the countrythe reason behind this alarming state of affairs in the country is the rapid decline of credibility of the basic institutions and the overt and covert behaviour of persons holding responsible positions and whom ordinary citizens accept as role models this has necessitated reiteration of the close casual relationship between rights and duties of not merely the ordinary citizens, but more importantly of those who are engaged in the service of the peopleit is worth mentioning that a new part iva with a new article 51a on fundamental duties was added to the constitution of india, by the constitution (forty-second amendment) act, 1976 (which came into force on 3rd january, 1977), which enumerates certain duties on citizens of indiagrowing consciousness of rights sans realization of corresponding duties is leading to unwarranted frustration and social tension equally alarming is the growing public perception that persons holding public office take oath or affirmation of allegiance to the constitution of india, but violate the same with impunity, thereby creating a privileged class, rendering 'right to equality' enshrined in article 14 of the constitution redundant the proposed amendments to the constitution seek to achieve the above objectivesmohan singhapril 30, 2008 annexure extract from the constitution of india       part iva fundamental duties51a it shall be the duty of every citizen of india—fundamental duties(a) to abide by the constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the national flag and the national anthem;(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of india; (d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; (e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of india transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; (g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures;(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence; (j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years       lok   salok   sabhabha———— a billfurther to amend the constitution of india————(shri mohan singh, mp)mgipmrnd—2341ls(s5)—09-09-2009