Q. Consider the following statements regarding UPSC (Union Public Service Commission):
1. The Parliament can make regulations to keep posts, services and matters outside the purview of UPSC.
2. The President can extend the jurisdiction of UPSC relating to services of Union.
3. If the government fails to consult UPSC regarding the personnel management in civil services, the decision of government can be annulled.
How many statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The constitution states that the President can exclude posts, services and matters from the purview of the UPSC. But all such regulations made by the president shall be laid before each house of Parliament for at least 14 days. The Parliament can amend or repeal them.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Parliament can extend the jurisdiction of UPSC relating to services of Union by an act. It can also place the personnel system of any authority, corporate body or public institution within the jurisdiction of UPSC.
Statement 3 is incorrect. If the government fails to consult UPSC regarding the personnel management in civil services, the decision of government will not be invalidated.
