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ED detains former KPSC chairman and a member after fresh raids in recruitment case
खबर में क्यों?
Governor appoints a State PSC chairman, but cannot remove one: the Article 317 route explained
ED detains a former KPSC chairman and a member in the recruitment case.
Why it matters: Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
2 मिनट
The Enforcement Directorate has detained former Karnataka Public Service Commission chairman Sahukar and member Geetha after a fresh raid in the KPSC recruitment case.
State Public Service Commissions are constitutional bodies under Article 315; their chairman and members are appointed by the Governor but can be removed for misbehaviour only by the President after an inquiry by the Supreme Court.
स्रोत: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
मुख्य तथ्य
Remember these
- State Public Service Commissions are constitutional bodies under Article 315
- The Governor appoints the Chairman and members of a State PSC
- Under Article 317, only the President can remove them for misbehaviour
- Removal needs a prior inquiry and report by the Supreme Court
- ED detained a former KPSC chairman and a member in the KPSC recruitment case after fresh raids
प्रीलिम्स · मेन्स
How the exam will ask it
प्रीलिम्स
- Statement: The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor. (Correct)
- Statement: A State PSC member can be removed for misbehaviour by the Governor after an inquiry by the High Court. (Incorrect: the President removes, after a Supreme Court inquiry)
- Statement: Article 315 provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and the States. (Correct)
मेन्स
GS2 Polity: constitutional bodies and the integrity of public recruitment. Recruitment-related allegations against a State PSC test the safeguards of Articles 315-317: appointment by the Governor, but removal only by the President after a Supreme Court inquiry, which protects independence. The way forward lies in transparent recruitment, timely probes and strong institutional accountability.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
In the case of a State Public Service Commission, the Chairman and members are appointed by the Governor but can be removed for misbehaviour by:
- The President, after an inquiry by the Supreme Court
- The Governor, after an inquiry by the High Court
- The State Legislature, by a special majority
- The Chief Minister, on the advice of the State Cabinet
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: A — Correct: The President, after an inquiry by the Supreme Court — Under Article 317 the President may remove the Chairman or a member for misbehaviour, but only after the Supreme Court inquires and reports. • The Governor, after an inquiry by the High Court — wrong: The Governor appoints but cannot remove, and the inquiry is by the Supreme Court, not the High Court. • The State Legislature, by a special majority — wrong: The State Legislature has no role in removing State PSC members under Article 317. • The Chief Minister, on the advice of the State Cabinet — wrong: The Chief Minister and Cabinet have no power to remove a State PSC Chairman or member.
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