Service Before Self — Ethical Standards

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment	1976	Added Fundamental Duties in Article 51A, which though primarily for citizens, establish moral obligations that apply with greater force to civil servants, including duty to uphold sovereignty, promote harmony, and strive for excellence.	Created constitutional foundation for service before self by establishing duties that require prioritizing national interest over personal considerations, particularly relevant for civil servants as role models.
91st Amendment	2003	Limited the size of Council of Ministers to 15% of legislative strength, aimed at reducing political corruption and promoting service-oriented governance rather than power-seeking behavior.	Reinforced the principle that public office should be about service rather than personal benefit, creating a constitutional framework that supports service before self in political and administrative spheres.