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Article 237: Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates

In plain words

The Governor can, by public notification, apply this Chapter and its rules to any class of magistrates in the State from a date the Governor fixes, with any exceptions and modifications specified.

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Official text

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.  PART VII [The States in Part B of the First Schedule].

Source: India Code (Legislative Department), the official text of the Constitution of India. As amended up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. Text as on 10 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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