Secretariat of State Legislature
Article 187 — Secretariat of State Legislature
of the Legislature of a State shall have a separate secretarial staff: Provided that nothing in this clause shall, in the case of the Legislature of a State having a Legislative Council, be construed as preventing the creation of posts common to both Houses of such Legislature. (2) The Legislature of a State may by law regulate the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to the secretarial staff of the House or Houses of the Legislature of the State.
(3) Until provision is made by the Legislature of the State under clause (2), the Governor may, after consultation with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly or the Chairman of the Legislative Council, as the case may be, make rules regulating the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to the secretarial staff of the Assembly or the Council, and any rules so made shall have effect subject to the provisions of any law made under the said clause. Conduct of Business
Plain English Summary
This article states that the legislative body of a state (like a State Assembly or Legislative Council) must have its own dedicated administrative staff, called a secretarial staff. The state legislature has the power to decide how these staff members are hired and what their working conditions will be.
Key Points
- Every state legislature must have a separate secretarial staff.
- If a state has both an Assembly and a Council, posts common to both houses can be created.
- The state legislature can make its own rules regarding the recruitment and service conditions of this staff.
- Initially, the Governor can make rules for these staff appointments if the state legislature hasn't made specific laws yet.
Why It Matters
This ensures that the legislative body has the necessary administrative support to function smoothly, allowing it to carry out its duties effectively.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.