Q. With reference to service conditions of Civil servants in India, consider the following statements:
1. Members of the state civil service holds office during the pleasure of President.
2. Constitution provides the compensation to members of public service, if post is abolished before the expiry of agreed period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Doctrine of pleasure has its origin in England common law, under which crown can remove anyone with services under its employ at any time.
Statement 1 is incorrect: As per article 310, every member of the civil service of state or person holding civil post under state hold office during the pleasure of the Governor not President.
Statement 2 is correct: Under article 310 of the Constitution, a civil servant will be entitled to get compensation under the following conditionsI. when the post held by him is done away before the expiration of contract period. II. If he is to vacate office for reason not related with misconduct on his part.
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