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Enforcement Directorate questions IAS officer in KPSC-linked case
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Enforcement Directorate questions IAS officer in KPSC-linked case
The ED questioned an IAS officer in a probe linked to the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).
Why it matters: GS-2 core; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned an IAS officer as part of an ongoing probe linked to alleged irregularities connected with the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).
The KPSC is the constitutional body responsible for recruitment to the Karnataka state civil services, functioning under Article 315 of the Constitution, similar to the UPSC at the Centre.
State Public Service Commissions are protected from arbitrary removal of members, and their independence is intended to safeguard merit-based recruitment.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
Remember these
- KPSC
- Enforcement Directorate
- Article 315
- State Public Service Commission
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How the exam will ask it
Prelims
- KPSC, Enforcement Directorate, Article 315, State Public Service Commission
Mains
Use as an example in GS-2 answers (GS Paper 2 - Indian Polity, Constitutional Bodies).
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
With reference to the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), consider the following statements:
- It is a constitutional body under Article 315 of the Constitution.
- Its Chairman and members can be removed by the Governor without any judicial inquiry.
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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Answer: A — The KPSC is a constitutional body under Article 315, but its members enjoy security of tenure and cannot be removed without due process.
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