Q. With reference to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), consider the following statements
1. The conditions of service of the chairman or a member can only be determined by the Parliament.
2. The salaries and pensions of the chairman and members are ‘made’ from the Consolidated Fund of India, and thus are subjected to the vote of Parliament.
3. UPSC shall be consulted for all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the Government of India in a civil capacity.
How many of the above given statements is/ are incorrect?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
The Constitution has made the many provisions to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of the UPSC. Some are discussed here.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The conditions of service of the chairman or a member is determined by the President. It cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
Statement 2 is incorrect: 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.
Statement 3 is correct: UPSC shall be consulted for all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the Government of India in a civil capacity. However, the Supreme Court has held that any irregularity in consultation with the UPSC or acting without consultation does not invalidate the decision of the government.
| Important Tips The budget consists of two types of expenditure–the expenditure ‘charged’ upon the Consolidated Fund of India and the expenditure ‘made’ from the Consolidated Fund of India. The charged expenditure is non-votable by the Parliament, that is, it can only be discussed by the Parliament, while the other type has to be voted by the Parliament. |
