Secretariat of Parliament
Article 98 — Secretariat of Parliament
have a separate secretarial staff: Provided that nothing in this clause shall be construed as preventing the creation of posts common to both Houses of Parliament. (2) Parliament may by law regulate the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to the secretarial staff of either House of Parliament. (3) Until provision is made by Parliament under clause (2), the President may, after consultation with the Speaker of the House of the People or the Chairman of the Council of States, as the case may be, make rules regulating the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to the secretarial staff of the House of the People or the Council of States, 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 Parliament of India has its own dedicated secretarial staff. It allows Parliament to decide how this staff is recruited and what their working conditions will be, either through a law passed by Parliament or by rules made by the President after consulting the relevant Speaker or Chairman.
Key Points
- Parliament has a separate secretarial staff for its functioning.
- Rules regarding the recruitment and service conditions of this staff can be made by Parliament through a law.
- Until Parliament makes such a law, the President can make rules on recruitment and service conditions after consulting the Speaker or Chairman.
Why It Matters
This ensures that the administrative support for the legislative bodies (Parliament) is organized and managed effectively, ensuring smooth functioning of the Houses.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.