Consider the following statements 1 The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are appointed by the Pr...........

Constitutional Law Union and State - The territory

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Consider the following statements:

1. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are appointed by the President.

2. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are eligible for further employment under the Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Article 316 and 319 –
316. Appointment and term of office of members. (1) The Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State
319. Prohibition as to the holding of offices by members of Commission on ceasing to be such members - On ceasing to hold office - (a) the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission shall be ineligible for further employment either under the Government of India or under the Government of a State;