Q21
Indian PolityConstitutional, Statutory & Election Bodies
A member of a State Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of misbehaviour only after the enquiry has been held by
- a.Joint Parliamentary Committee.
- b.Committee constituted by the Governor of the concerned State.
- c.High Court of the concerned State.
- d.Supreme Court of India.
Answer: (D) Supreme Court of India.
Under Article 317 a member of a State PSC can be removed for misbehaviour by the President only after the Supreme Court, on a reference, holds an enquiry and recommends removal. The Governor can only suspend the member pending the reference; neither a parliamentary committee nor the High Court has this role.