Constitution of India · Section Article 318
Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission
Article 318 — Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission
- Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission.—In the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, the President and, in the case of a State Commission, the Governor 1*** of the State may by regulations—
- (a) determine the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service; and
- (b) make provision with respect to the number of members of the staff of the Commission and their conditions of service: Provided that the conditions of service of a member of a Public Service Commission shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
Plain English Summary
This article gives the President (for Union Commissions) or the Governor (for State Commissions) the power to create rules about how members and staff of these commissions will be treated. These rules can cover things like how many members there will be and what their working conditions will be. Importantly, once a member is appointed, their service conditions cannot be changed to their disadvantage later on.
Key Points
- The President or Governor can make regulations for Union or State Commissions.
- Regulations can determine the number of members and their service conditions.
- Regulations can also decide on the number of staff members and their conditions of service.
- A member's service conditions cannot be changed to their disadvantage after they have been appointed.
Why It Matters
This article ensures that the structure, staffing, and working terms of important commissions are clearly defined by the appointing authority, providing stability in how these bodies operate.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.