Part XIV: Services under the Union and States
Article 314: [Provision for Protection of Existing Officers of Certain Services]
Original Article:
Article 314 was omitted by the Constitution (Twenty-eighth Amendment) Act, 1972, effective from 29-8-1972.
Explanations:
Originally, Article 314 provided protections for officers appointed under British rule, safeguarding their service conditions. The omission of this Article signaled India’s move toward a unified administrative structure, free from colonial legacies.
Historical Significance:
The omission of Article 314 marked a significant step in removing colonial-era protections and aligning all civil services under a unified framework reflective of independent India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Article 314 safeguarded the service conditions of officers appointed during British rule, ensuring continuity during India’s transition to independence.
It was omitted to unify service conditions under the independent Indian framework, removing colonial-era protections.
Article 314 was omitted by the Constitution (Twenty-eighth Amendment) Act, 1972, effective from August 29, 1972.