Consider the following statements about autonomous bodies like Election Commission of India or Union...........

Indian Polity Constitutional Bodies

Consider the following statements about autonomous bodies like Election Commission of India or Union Public Service Commissions (UPSC).

1) No body that is autonomous of the Government of India can be financed from the Consolidated Fund of India.

2) The government cannot take any action against these bodies or their office holders.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

The Indian Constitution establishes certain independent bodies like Election Commission of India, Union Service Public Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The Constitution ensures the independence of these bodies through various provisions like security of tenure, fixed service conditions, expenses being charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, and so on.

Statement 1: The expenses of these bodies and their office holders e.g. CAG of India, are charged on the consolidated fund of India.

Statement 2: They are legal entities and can be sued just as the government can be sued. The government can initiate disciplinary action against the office holders for malpractices, corruption etc. So, 4 is also wrong.

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