Article 308
Interpretation
Part XIV: Services under the Union and the States
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “State” ¹[does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir].
Amendment notes
- ¹Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch., for "means a State specified in Part A or Part B of the First Schedule" (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.
Related articles
- 309Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State
- 310Tenure of office of persons serving the Union or a State
- 311Dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a State
- 312All-India services
- 312APower of Parliament to vary or revoke conditions of service of officers of certain services
- 313Transitional provisions