" Substituted or amended clause "Ruler" means the Prince, Chief or other person who, at any time before the commencement of the Constitution (Twenty sixth Amendment) Act, 1971 was recognized by the President as the Ruler of an Indian State or any person who, at any time before such commencement, was recognized by the President as the successor of such Ruler. ' In this connection, the new Article 363 A which has been inserted by section 3 of the impugned Amendment Act which is also relevant for our purpose may be reproduced : 363 A Recognition granted to Rulers of Indian States to cease and privy purses to be abolished Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution or in any law for the time being in force (a) the Prince, Chief or other person who, at any time before the commencement or the Constitution (Twentysixth Amendment) Act, 1971 was recognized by the President as the Ruler of any Indian State or any persons who, at any time before such commencement, was recognized by the President as the successor of such ruler shall, on 498 and from such commencement, cease to be recognized as such Ruler or the Successor of such Ruler.