Q. Consider the following posts:
1. Election commissioners.
2. Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
3. Chairman of State Public Service Commission (SPSC).
4. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
5. Attorney General of India.
How many of the above are not eligible for further employment under Central or State Government after their tenure is completed in their respective offices?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Option 1 is incorrect: The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government. Thus, they can take employment after their retirement.
Option 2 is correct: The chairman of UPSC (on ceasing to hold office) is not eligiblefor further employment in the Government of India or a state.
Option 3 is incorrect: The chairman of a SPSC (on ceasing to hold office) is eligible for appointment as the chairman or a member of the UPSC or as the chairman of any other SPSC, but not for any other employment under the Government of India or a state.
Option 4 is correct: CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. S/ he is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels–the Centre and the state. S/he is not eligible for further office, either under the Government of India or of any state, after he ceases to hold his office.
Option 5 is incorrect: The Attorney General is not a fulltime counsel for the Government. He does not fall into the category of government servants. Further, he is not debarred from private legal practice. Also, not debarred from further employment.
