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Difficulty: EasyState Polity, Administration, and Governance

Which of the following statements regarding the Constitutional provisions and administrative rules governing a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) in India are correct?

  1. The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of the state.Answer
  2. The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by the President of India.Answer
  3. C
    The conditions of service of the members of a State Public Service Commission are determined by the State Legislature.
  4. D
    The Chairman of a State Public Service Commission is eligible for re-appointment to the same office for a second term.

Answer

The statements asserting that the Chairman and members of an SPSC are appointed by the Governor, and that they can be removed only by the President of India, are correct.
The statements confirming appointment by the Governor and removal exclusively by the President of India accurately reflect Articles 316 and 317 of the Constitution of India.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the appointing authority for State Public Service Commission members
Under Article 316(1), the Governor appoints the Chairman and members of an SPSC.
Constitutional mandate under Part XIV of the Indian Constitution.
2
Examine the removal authority and procedure for SPSC members
Under Article 317, only the President can remove an SPSC member on grounds of misbehaviour after a Supreme Court inquiry.
Protects the independence of state recruitment agencies from local political interference.
3
Check service conditions and re-appointment rules
Service conditions are determined by the Governor (not the State Legislature), and the Chairman is ineligible for re-appointment to the same office.
Articles 318 and 319 prevent executive influence and conflicts of interest.

Key Concept

Independence and Appointment/Removal Architecture of State Public Service Commissions
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State Polity, Administration, and Governance

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