Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court
Article 146 — Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court
(1) Appointments of officers and servants of the Supreme Court shall be made by the Chief Justice of India or such other Judge or officer of the Court as he may direct: Provided that the President may by rule require that in such cases as may be specified in the rule, no person not already attached to the Court shall be appointed to any office connected with the Court, save after consultation with the Union Public Service Commission. (2) Subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, the conditions of service of officers and servants of the Supreme Court shall be such as may be prescribed by rules made by the Chief Justice of India or by some other Judge or officer of the Court authorised by the Chief Justice of India to make rules for the purpose: Provided that the rules made under this clause shall, so far as they relate to salaries, allowances, leave or pensions, require the approval of the President. (3) The administrative expenses of the Supreme Court, including all salaries, allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of the officers and servants of the Court, shall be charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, and any fees or other moneys taken by the Court shall form part of that Fund.
Plain English Summary
This article explains how the Supreme Court appoints its staff and sets their working conditions. It also states that all the money spent by the Supreme Court on its officers and servants is drawn from the central government's main fund.
Key Points
- The Chief Justice of India or another Judge can appoint officers and servants of the Supreme Court.
- The President can set rules restricting who can be appointed to certain court offices.
- The conditions for service (like salaries and leave) are decided by rules made by the Court.
- Expenses related to these staff members are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India.
Why It Matters
This article ensures that the Supreme Court has a clear structure for managing its personnel and that its financial dealings are transparently managed through the national budget.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.