Consider the following statements regarding the removal of chairperson of UPSC 1 Pres...........

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Consider the following statements regarding the removal of chairperson of UPSC-

1. President can refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry.

2. Under the provisions of the Constitution, the advice tendered by the Supreme Court in this regard is not binding on the president.

3. During the course of enquiry by the Supreme Court, the president has to suspend the chairman or the member of UPSC.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 Only

All of the above

None of the above

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Explanation:

First statement is correct. The president can remove the chairman or any other member of UPSC for misbehaviour. However, in this case, the president has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry.
Second statement is incorrect. 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 advice tendered by the Supreme Court in this regard is binding on the president.
Third statement is correct. During the course of enquiry by the Supreme Court, the president has to suspend the chairman or the member of UPSC to ensure fairness of the enquiry.