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With reference to the removal of a member of Union Public Service Commission, which of the following statements is / are correct? 1. A member of Union Public Service Commission may be removed from his office by the order of President on the ground of misbehaviour. 2. Such removal of a member of Union Public Service Commission requires a reference to be made by the President to Supreme Court for inquiry in accordance with the prescribed procedure and receipt of its report on such reference. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the removal of a member of Union Public Service Commission, which of the following statements is / are correct? 1. A member of Union Public Service Commission may be removed from his office by the order of President on the ground of misbehaviour. 2. Such removal of a member of Union Public Service Commission requires a reference to be made by the President to Supreme Court for inquiry in accordance with the prescribed procedure and receipt of its report on such reference. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

Key Points

  • According to Article 317 of the Indian Constitution, the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission may only be removed from office by order of the President for misbehaviour after the Supreme Court, upon the President's referral, has reported that the Chairman or such other member, as the case may be, ought on any such ground to be removed.
  • The Chairman or any other member of the Commission in respect of whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court may be suspended from office by the President in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, and by the Governor in the case of a State Commission, until the President has passed orders on receipt of the Supreme Court's report on such reference.
  • If the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission is or becomes involved in any contract or agreement entered into by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State, or participates in any way in the profit or any benefit or emolument arising therefrom other than as a member and in common with the other members of an incorporated company, he shall be deemed guilty for the purposes of clause (1).

Additional Information

  •  The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is made up of 10 members and a chairperson.
  • The Union Public Service Commission (Members) Regulations, 1969 control the chairman and members of the Commission's terms and conditions of service.

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