Fundamental Duties
There are
eleven fundamental duties incorporated in Art. 51A [ Part IV A], which has been
incorporated by the 42nd Amendement Act. 1976.
Under this
Article it is the duty of every citizen of India:
1. To abide by the constitution and respect its ideals and instituitons, the National Flag and
the National Anthem;
2. To cherish and follow the noble
ideals which inspired oue National Struggle for freedom;
3 3. To uphold and respect the
sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
4. To defend the Country;
5 5. To promote harmony and the spirit of
common brotherhood amongstall the people of India;
6 6. To value and respect the rich
heritage of our composite culture;
7 7. To protect and improve the natural
environment;
8 8. To develop the scientific temper and
spirit of inquiry;
9. To safeguard public property;
10. To strive towards excellence in all
sphere of individual and collective activity;
11. To provide opportunity for education
to his child or ward as the case may be between the age
of six and fourteen
years.
Note :- The 11th Fundamental Duty
was added by the 86th Constitution Amendement Act. 2002.
There is no provision in the Constitution for
the direct inforcement of any of the Fundamental Duties nor for any sanction to
prevent their voilation.