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The President can remove the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission from the office under which of the following circumstances? I. If he is adjudged an insolvent. II. If he engages, during his term of office, in any paid employment outside the duties of his office. 

The President can remove the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission from the office under which of the following circumstances? I. If he is adjudged an insolvent. II. If he engages, during his term of office, in any paid employment outside the duties of his office.  Correct Answer Both I and II

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Key Points

  • Removal of the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission by the President:
    • ​Removed on the grounds of insolvent bankruptcy, paid employment, infirmity of mind.
    • President can also remove him on the grounds for his misbehaviour.
    • If he engaged in any paid employment outside the duties of his office during his term of office.
    • However, in this case, the President has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. 
    • If the Supreme Court upholds the cause President can remove him.
    • The advice tendered by the Supreme Court in this regard is binding on the President.
    • During the course of an enquiry by the Supreme Court, the President can suspend the chairman or the member of UPSC.

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  • Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
  • Part XIV
    • Article 315: Public Service Commissions for Union and states.
    • Article 316: Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a state
    • UPSC is a central recruiting agency. It is an independent constitutional body.
    • Apart from UPSC, Constitution provides provisions for the State Public Service Commission and Joint State Public Service Commission. 

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