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Art. 187 Part VI: The States

Secretariat of State Legislature

Exact text — Constitution of India

(1) The House or each House of the Legislature of a State shall 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 the Legislature of the State. (2) The Legislature of a State may by law regulate the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to the secretarial staff of the House or Houses of the Legislature of the State.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

The state-level mirror of Article 98 — each House has its own dedicated secretariat (with flexibility for shared/common positions), and the State Legislature itself (not the ordinary state civil service) regulates recruitment and conditions of service for this staff.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is why State Legislature secretariats operate with a degree of administrative independence from the broader state civil service, mirroring the same independence principle applied at the Union level.

Read alongside this one

Art. 98 — Secretariat of Parliament

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 187

Does the state government control the Legislature's own administrative staff?

No — this Article specifically gives the State Legislature itself the power to regulate its own secretariat, providing administrative independence from the executive-branch civil service.

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The text above reproduces Article 187 of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.