How does Section 271 affect the constitutionality of such appointments, postings, promotions or transfers?
Section 271 provides that an appointment, posting, promotion or transfer of a person made in violation of any law providing for a residence requirement within the State of Hyderabad or Andhra Pradesh shall not be deemed to be illegal or void merely on that ground. The provisions of this article and any order made by the President thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything in any other provision of this Constitution or in any other law for the time being in force.