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Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission

In the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, the President and, in the case of a State Commission, the Governor of the State may by regulations —   (a) determine the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service; and   (b) make provision with respect to the number of members of the staff of the Commission and their conditions of service:      Provided that the conditions of service of a member of a Public Service Commission shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.

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What does Article 318 of the Indian Constitution say?

In the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, the President and, in the case of a State Commission, the Governor of the State may by regulations — (a) determine the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service; and (b) make provision with respect to the number of members of the staf…

Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 318?

Article 318 falls under Part XIV — Services under the Union and the States — of the Constitution of India.

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