Part XXI - Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions • Article

Article 383 Simplified: Provision as to Governors of Provinces

Article 383 originally transitioned the pre-independence provincial Governors into the provisional Governors of the corresponding new states on January 26, 1950, ensuring regional executive continuity. It was omitted by the 7th Amendment in 1956.

Official Text

Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).

Simple Meaning

Explain Like Ten

This old rule let the state Governors who were in charge under British rules continue as the temporary Governors of our new free states in 1950, keeping the government running. It was deleted in 1956.

Student Mode

Article 383 was a transitional provision that converted the pre-independence provincial Governors into the provisional Governors of the corresponding Part A states on January 26, 1950. It protected their term of office, salary, and rights until permanent Governors were appointed under the new Constitution. It was repealed by the 7th Amendment in 1956.

Example

On Republic Day in 1950, the Governor of the Province of Madras automatically became the provisional Governor of the State of Madras under Article 383, keeping the administration running smoothly.

Key Takeaway

A repealed article that transitioned provincial governors into provisional state governors at the commencement of the Republic.

FAQs

What was the function of Article 383?

It ensured administrative stability in the provinces of India as they transitioned into states of the Republic, allowing existing executive heads (Governors) to continue functioning.

Did any British governors continue under Article 383?

Yes. In some states, such as Sir Archibald Nye in Madras and Sir John Colville in Bombay, British governors had stayed for a period during the transition before Indian governors took office.