Question

The Chairman and the members of the UPSC shall only be removed from office, on the ground of misbehaviour, by an order of

• A. the Prime Minister on the recommendation of Council of Ministers
• B. the President on the basis of resolution passed by the Parliament
• C. the President on the report of Supreme Court
• D. the Prime Minister on the recommendation of Supreme Court

Answer 1

Answer:

C. the President on the report of Supreme Court

• Under Article 317 of the Indian Constitution, the Chairman or members of the UPSC can be removed on grounds of misbehaviour by an order of the President, but only after the Supreme Court conducts an inquiry and submits a report recommending their removal.

• The Supreme Court's report in this matter is binding on the President.