The
Order of precedence of the Republic of India is the protocol list (hierarchy of important positions) in which the functionaries and officials are listed according to their rank and
office in the
Government of India. The order is established by the President of India, through the Office of the President of India and is maintained by the
Ministry of Home Affairs. It is only used to indicate ceremonial
protocol and has no legal standing; it does not reflect the Indian presidential line of succession or the co-equal status of the
separation of powers under the
Constitution. It is also not applicable to day-to-day functioning of Government of India.