Q. Which of the following safeguards have been guaranteed by the Constitution for the impartial functioning of UPSC?
1. Removal procedure of a member of UPSC is same as the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court.
2. Entire expenses including pensions are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. The Chairman and members are eligible for re-appointment.
4. Conditions of service of the chairman cannot be varied to his disadvantage after appointment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Exp) Option a is the correct answer
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting agency in India. Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution contain elaborate provisions regarding the UPSC.
Option 1 is incorrect. The removal procedure is not similar to the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court. The chairman or a member of the UPSC can be removed from office by the President only in the manner and on the grounds mentioned in the Constitution.
Option 2 is correct. The entire expenses including the salaries, allowances and pensions of the chairman and members of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Thus, they are not subject to vote of Parliament.
Option 3 is incorrect. The chairman of UPSC (on ceasing to hold office) is not eligible for further employment in the Government of India or a state. However, a member of UPSC (on ceasing to hold office) is eligible for appointment as the chairman of UPSC or a State Public Service Commission (SPSC), but not for any other employment in the Government of India or a state.
Option 4 is correct. The conditions of service of the chairman or a member, though determined by the president, cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
