Part XIV of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions related to services under the Union and the States. It lays down the rules and regulations for the appointment, tenure, and dismissal of civil servants in both the Union and the State governments.
The part is divided into two chapters, one dealing with services under the Union and the other with services under the States. Let’s take a look at each of these chapters in detail.
Chapter I: Services under the Union
This chapter deals with the appointment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union. It lays down the rules related to recruitment, qualifications, and tenure of civil servants serving the Union government. It also provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission to conduct examinations for the appointment of civil servants and to advise the government on matters related to the appointment, promotion, and disciplinary action against civil servants.
Chapter II: Services under the States
This chapter deals with the appointment and conditions of service of persons serving the State governments. It lays down the rules related to recruitment, qualifications, and tenure of civil servants serving the State government. It also provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission in each state to conduct examinations for the appointment of civil servants and to advise the government on matters related to the appointment, promotion, and disciplinary action against civil servants.
The chapter also provides for the establishment of separate Tribunals to hear appeals related to the service matters of civil servants. These Tribunals have the power to adjudicate disputes related to appointment, promotion, and disciplinary action taken against civil servants.
In conclusion, Part XIV of the Indian Constitution provides for a comprehensive framework for the appointment, tenure, and dismissal of civil servants in both the Union and the State governments. The provisions ensure that the process of recruitment and promotion is fair and transparent and that the rights of civil servants are protected.