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Difficulty: MediumConstitutional Bodies: Election Commission, UPSC, SPSC, CAG, and Finance Commission

Which of the following statements regarding the constitutional safeguards and administrative provisions of the Public Service Commissions in India are correct?

  1. The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of the state, but can be removed from office only by the President of India.Answer
  2. B
    The President can remove the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission for misbehaviour only after receiving an inquiry report from the High Court of the concerned state.
  3. The administrative expenses of the Union Public Service Commission, including all salaries, allowances, and pensions of its members and staff, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.Answer
  4. D
    Article 324 of the Constitution of India specifies the constitution, appointment, and tenure of members of the Union Public Service Commission.

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The correct statements are the statement regarding SPSC appointment by the Governor and removal by the President, and the statement asserting that UPSC administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
The statement specifying that SPSC members are appointed by the Governor but removable only by the President, and the statement highlighting that UPSC expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, are accurate statements under Articles 316, 317, and 322 of the Constitution of India.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the appointment and removal authorities for State Public Service Commission members.
According to Article 316, the Governor appoints SPSC members. However, Article 317 stipulates that only the President of India has the power to remove them.
This constitutional provision ensures that state-level commissions maintain operational independence from local political executive pressure.
2
Analyze the procedural requirement for removing an SPSC member on grounds of misbehaviour.
Article 317(1) requires the President to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an inquiry, not the State High Court.
The Supreme Court conducts the investigation and reports its findings to the President.
3
Evaluate the financial provisions governing the UPSC.
Article 322 explicitly states that the administrative expenses of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Charged expenses are not subject to annual voting in Parliament, guaranteeing financial autonomy.
4
Verify the constitutional article mapping for the UPSC.
Public Service Commissions are governed by Articles 315–323. Article 324 governs the Election Commission of India.
Mapping Article 324 to UPSC is a common constitutional misquote.

Key Concept

Constitutional safeguards, removal mechanisms, and governing articles of Public Service Commissions (Articles 315-323)
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Constitutional Bodies: Election Commission, UPSC, SPSC, CAG, and Finance Commission

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