UPSC, SPSC

Question 1

Articles 315 to 323 in Part

XIV of the Constitution

Answer 1

Elaborate provisions regarding the composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and functions of the UPSC

Question 2

Term of Office- UPSC chairman and members of the Commission

Answer 2

The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Question 3

Removal- Misbehaviour- chairman or any other member of UPSC

Answer 3

Removal because of misbehaviour-
In this case, the president has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. If the Supreme Court, after the enquiry, upholds the cause of removal and advises so, the president can remove the chairman or a member.
Under the provisions of the Constitution, the advise tendered by the Supreme Court in this regard is binding on the president. During the course of enquiry by the Supreme Court, the president can suspend the chairman or the member of UPSC

Question 4

Article 315

Answer 4

Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the states

Question 5

Article 316

Answer 5

Appointment and term of office of members

Question 6

Article 317

Answer 6

Removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission

Question 7

Article 318

Answer 7

Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission

Question 8

Article 319

Answer 8

Prohibition as to the holding of office by members of commission on ceasing to be such members

Question 9

Article 320

Answer 9

Functions of Public Service Commissions

Question 10

Article 321

Answer 10

Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions

Question 11

Article 322

Answer 11

Expenses of Public Service Commissions

Question 12

Article 323

Answer 12

Reports of Public Service Commissions