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Art. 323 Part XIV: Services Under the Union and the States

Reports of Public Service Commissions

Exact text — Constitution of India

(1) It shall be the duty of the Union Commission to present annually to the President a report as to the work done by the Commission... (2) It shall be the duty of a State Commission to present annually to the Governor of the State a report as to the work done by the Commission... and it shall also be the duty of a Joint Commission to present... a report... to the Governor of each of the States the needs of which are served by the Joint Commission... The report shall be laid, together with a memorandum explaining, as respects the cases, if any, where the advice of the Commission was not accepted, the reasons for such non-acceptance, before the House or each House of the Legislature of the State.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article requires Public Service Commissions to submit annual reports on their work, and — importantly — requires the government to specifically explain, in a memorandum tabled before the legislature, any cases where it chose NOT to follow the Commission's advice. This creates real public accountability whenever the government departs from the Commission's recommendations.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is a meaningful transparency mechanism — it means if the government ignores the Public Service Commission's advice on a recruitment, promotion, or disciplinary matter, it must formally explain why, in a document laid before the legislature, rather than simply overriding the Commission quietly.

Read alongside this one

Art. 320 — Functions of Public Service Commissions

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 323

Can I find out if the government has ever gone against a Public Service Commission's recommendation?

Yes, in principle — this information should appear in the annual report and accompanying memorandum tabled before the relevant legislature, which becomes a public record explaining any such departures.

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The text above reproduces Article 323 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.