Who among the following DOES NOT hold office at the pleasure of the Pr...
CAG is appointed by the President of India on advice of Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
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Who among the following DOES NOT hold office at the pleasure of the Pr...
Explanation:
The President of India has the power to appoint and remove certain officeholders. However, not all officeholders serve at the pleasure of the President.
Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission:
- The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission is appointed by the President.
- The appointment is made for a term of six years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
- The Chairman can be removed only by an order of the President on the grounds of misbehavior or incapacity.
Attorney General of India:
- The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer of the government.
- The President appoints the Attorney General, and the appointment is not subject to pleasure.
- However, the Attorney General can resign or be removed by the President.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha.
- The Speaker holds office until the dissolution of the Lok Sabha or resignation.
- The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by an absolute majority of the House.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India:
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President.
- The appointment is made for a term of six years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed only by an order of the President on the grounds of misbehavior or incapacity.
Conclusion:
Among the listed officeholders, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha does not hold office at the pleasure of the President. The Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha and can only be removed by a resolution passed by an absolute majority of the House.