Article 313
Transitional provisions
Part XIV: Services under the Union and the States
Until other provision is made in this behalf under this Constitution, all the laws in force immediately before the commencement of this Constitution and applicable to any public service or any post which continues to exist after the commencement of this Constitution, as an all-India service or as service or post under the Union or a State shall continue in force so far as consistent with the provisions of this Constitution.
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
- 308Interpretation
- 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