Which of the following is correct in relation to the formation of a new state from the territory of existing states?

A. Parliament has the authority to admit a new state into the territory of India under Article 3 of the Constitution of India

B. Parliament may create a new state as a part of the Union of India under Article 3 of the Constitution, but only if the legislatures of the states affected pass a resolution with two-thirds majority to that effect

C. The legislatures of the states affected may create a new state as a part of the Union of India by passing a resolution with two-thirds majority to that effect

D. Parliament may create a new state from the territory of existing states under Article 3 of the Constitution, on the recommendation of the President, and if the Bill for this purpose has been referred to the legislatures of the states affected for their views, and the time period for receiving such views has expired

E. Parliament may create a new state from the territory of existing states under Article 4 of the Constitution; in order to do this, it must amend the provisions of the First and Fourth Schedule of the Constitution accordingly, and need not pass any other resolution.

Answer: Option D