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With reference to creation of new All India Service, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. In the national interest, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution for creation of new All India Service.
2. The resolution for creation of new All India Service must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by two-third majority of the total members of the house.
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Explanation
According to Article 312 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has the exclusive power to initiate the creation of one or more All India Services. Statement 1 is correct because the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution to this effect if it is necessary or expedient in the national interest.
Statement 2 is incorrect because Article 312 specifies that such a resolution must be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. It does not require a two-third majority of the total membership of the House. Once such a resolution is passed, the Parliament may by law provide for the creation of the service. This special power of the Rajya Sabha is a significant federal feature, ensuring that the states (represented in the Rajya Sabha) have a say in the creation of services that operate in both the Union and the States.