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Article 237

Part VI — The States · Constitution of India

Article 237

Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates. The Governor may by public notification direct that the foregoing provisions of this Chapter and any rules made thereunder shall with effect from such date as may be fixed by him in that behalf apply in relation to any class or classes of magistrates in the State as they apply in relation to persons appointed to the judicial service of the State subject to such exceptions and modifications as may be specified in the notification.

In plain wordsThe Governor can, by public notification, bring classes of magistrates under the same rules that govern the state's judicial service, with whatever exceptions the notification spells out.
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