Q. Consider the following statements regarding All India Services (AIS) and Public Service Commissions:
1.A new All India Service can be created only if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
2.The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) are appointed by the Governor but can be removed only by the President.
3.A Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) is a constitutional body created directly by the Constitution for two or more States upon their request.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. This is provided under Article 312 to protect the federal balance.
- Statement 2: Correct. This safeguard ensures the independence of SPSC members from local political pressure.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. A JSPSC is a statutory body, not a constitutional one. It is created by an Act of Parliament after the concerned state legislatures pass resolutions.
