Consider the following statements regarding the removal of chairperson of UPSC 1 President can refer...........

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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 3 only

2 and 3 only

All of the above

1 and 2 only

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Explanation:

the Chairman or any other member of a Public Service Commission shall only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court, on reference being made to it by the President, has, on inquiry held in accordance with the procedure prescribed in that behalf under article 145, reported that the Chairman or such other member, as the case may be, ought on any such ground to be removed.
Under the provisions of the Constitution, the advice tendered by the Supreme Court in this regard is binding on the president.
During the course of enquiry by the Supreme Court, the president may suspend the chairman or the member of UPSC.