Question

The Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission can be suspended by the :
1. None of these
2. Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
3. Chief Minister of Rajasthan
4. Governor of Rajasthan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : None of these

The correct answer is None of these.

• The Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission can be suspended by the: President.
• Although the chairman and members of the SPSC (RPSC) are appointed by the governor, they can be removed only by the president (and not by the governor).

• Composition (Article 316):
  • Consists of the Chairman and other members appointed by the Governor.
  • No other qualification except that 1/2 of the members shall be persons who at the dates of their respective. appointments have held office for at least 10 years under the Government of India/Government of a State.
  • Rajasthan Public Service Commission has one Chairman and seven members.
• Tenure:
  • 6 years or 62 years of age whichever is earlier.
• Resignation:
  • Addressed to the Governor.

• Removal & Suspension (Article 317):
  • Although the chairman and members of the SPSC (RPSC) are appointed by the governor, they can be removed only by the president and not by the governor).
  • The president can remove them on the same grounds and in the same manner as he can remove a chairman or a member of the UPSC.  
• Thus, he can remove him under the following circumstances:
  • If he is adjudged an insolvent (i.e., has gone bankrupt); or
  • If he engages, during his term of office, in any paid employment outside the duties of his office; or
  • If he is, in the opinion of the president, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.