Consider the following statements 1 Chief Secretary heads the state administrative machinery whereas...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Chief Secretary heads the state administrative machinery whereas DGP heads the state police force.

2. DGP can be removed from the post if he/she loses confidence of Chief Minister where as Chief Secretary of the State enjoys security of tenure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

1 only

none of these

both are correct

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Explanation:

While DGP heads the State Police Force, Chief Secretary heads the state administrative machinery. Both are senior civil servant officers in highest ranks. However, there is a slight difference in their service conditions as clarified by the recent Supreme Court verdict on T.P Senkumar case. As per the judgment, DGP should have two years of fixed tenure. They cannot be transferred or removed arbitrarily on the sole ground of lack of confidence in him by the Chief Minister. On the other hand, Chief Secretary has pivotal role in overseeing the general administration. Therefore, Chief Secretary must always enjoy the trust of Chief Minister for the larger interest of general administration.