Article 321 of CoI : Article 321: Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

The Government of Maharashtra decides to improve the recruitment process for municipal corporations within the state. To ensure a fair and transparent selection process, the state legislature passes a law that extends the functions of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) to include the recruitment of officers for all municipal corporations in the state. This means that the MPSC, which typically handles state-level civil services exams, will now also conduct exams and interviews for positions in local municipal bodies.

Example 2:

The Central Government of India identifies a need to standardize the recruitment process for various autonomous educational institutions across the country, such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). To achieve this, Parliament enacts a law that extends the functions of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to include the recruitment of faculty and administrative staff for these institutions. As a result, the UPSC will now be responsible for conducting exams and interviews for these positions, ensuring a uniform and merit-based selection process.