The Kerala Public Services Act, 1968

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The Kerala Public Services Act, 1968, is the primary legislation empowering the Government of Kerala to frame rules governing the recruitment and service conditions of its public employees. It provides the legal framework for how government jobs are managed, from hiring to termination. Crucially, it ensures that existing service rules created under the Constitution remain valid until replaced. The Act holds overriding authority, meaning its provisions prevail over other laws like the Industrial Disputes Act regarding public service employment. For citizens, it ensures that government employment is regulated by clear, legislative-approved rules rather than arbitrary decisions, maintaining administrative stability.

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1. 1 Short title and commencement.
2. 2 Regulation of recruitment and conditions of service.
3. 3 Continuance of existing rules.
4. 4. Act and rules thereunder to apply to certain persons notwithstanding anything in the Industrial Disputes Act or any other law.

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