Section187

The Constitution of India

Secretariat of State Legislature

Q: When was Section 187 of the Constitution of India enacted?

Section 187 of the Constitution of India, cited as Constitution India Rajasthan 187, was enacted on 26 Nov 1949 as Act 1 of 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force Act 1 of 1950 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 1 of 1950 Enacted 26 Nov 1949

This is a second copy of a Central Act. India Code files it on Rajasthan's shelf as well as under Parliament, and the text is the same enactment. Read it at The Constitution of India, which is the record this site keeps current.

Section 187 of the Constitution of India deals with secretariat of State Legislature. The House or each House of the Legislature of a State shall have a separate secretarial staff: Provided that nothing in this clause shall, in the case of the Legislature of a State having a Legislative Council, be construed as preventing the creation of posts common to both Houses of such Legislatur The Act was enacted on 26 Nov 1949.

(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, in the case of the Legislature of a State having a Legislative Council, be construed as preventing the creation of posts common to both Houses of such Legislature.
(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.
(3) Until provision is made by the Legislature of the State under clause (2), the Governor may, after consultation with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly or the Chairman of the Legislative Council, as the case may be, make rules regulating the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to the secretarial staff of the Assembly or the Council, and any rules so made shall have effect subject to the provisions of any law made under the said clause.
Section 187, The Constitution of India (Act 1 of 1950).

Questions about Section 187

What does Section 187 of the Constitution of India deal with?

Section 187 of the Constitution of India is headed "Secretariat of State Legislature". The House or each House of the Legislature of a State shall have a separate secretarial staff: Provided that nothing in this clause shall, in the case of the Legislature of a State having a Legislative Council, be construed as preventing the creation of posts common to both Houses of such Legislatur

How do I find court cases under Section 187 of the Constitution of India?

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When was Section 187 of the Constitution of India enacted?

Section 187 of the Constitution of India, cited as Constitution India Rajasthan 187, was enacted on 26 Nov 1949 as Act 1 of 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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