With reference to the cadre allocation of IAS officers, consider the following statements: Under the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954, it is mandatory for the Central Government to consult the state government. The Centre has to consult with both the home state and the State to which allocation was made. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to the cadre allocation of IAS officers, consider the following statements:
1. Under the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954, it is mandatory for the Central Government to consult the state government.
2. The Centre has to consult with both the home state and the State to which allocation was made.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: Under the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954, it is mandatory for the Central Government to consult the state government.

Statement 2 is incorrect: According to the recent SC judgment, the Cadre Rules are satisfied when the consultation was made with the State to which allocation was made (Not with the state to which the candidate belongs).

Source: UPSC candidates have no right to cadre of choice: Supreme Court

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