Q99 (UPPCS/2021) Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

A member of State Public Service Commission may be removed by

The Governor on the basis of impeachment in Vidhan Sabha

The Governor, after the enquiry conducted by the Supreme Court

The President, after the enquiry conducted by the Supreme Court

The Governor, after the enquiry conducted by the High Court

Result

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Explanation

Under Article 317 of the Indian Constitution, while the Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) are appointed by the Governor, they can only be removed from office by the President. In cases of removal on the grounds of 'misbehaviour', the President must refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an inquiry. If the Supreme Court, after the inquiry, upholds the charge and recommends removal, the President can remove the member. The Governor's power is limited to suspending the member pending the Supreme Court's report. Other grounds for removal by the President (which do not require a Supreme Court inquiry) include being adjudged an insolvent, engaging in paid employment outside office duties, or being unfit due to infirmity of mind or body.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Consider the following statements about the powers of the Governor of a State : 1. The Governor has the power to appoint the Advocate-General. 2. Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. 3. The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor. 4. The members of the State Public Service Commission can be removed by the President of India on the report of the Governor. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from office by

Which one of the following Commissions has not examined the issue of removal of the Governor of a State?

Which one of the following statements with regard to the impeachment of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India is not correct?

A motion addressed to the President, signed by at least 100 members of both the Houses of the Parliament is delivered to the Speaker.

The motion is investigated by a Committee of three (2 Judges of the Supreme Court and a distinguished Jurist).

If the Committee finds the Judge guilty of misbehaviour or that he suffers from incapacity, the motion together with the report of the Committee is taken up for consideration in the House where the motion is pending.

The Judge will be removed after the President gives his order for removal.

As per Article 324 of the Constitution of India, the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as

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