Consider the following Statements: The members of the State Administra...
Statement 1: The members of the State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) are appointed by the President.
The State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) are quasi-judicial bodies established under Article 323A of the Constitution of India. These tribunals are set up to adjudicate disputes and grievances of public servants and other employees of the state government. The SATs have the power to hear cases related to recruitment, promotion, disciplinary matters, and other service-related issues.
The statement is incorrect. The members of the State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) are not appointed by the President. Instead, they are appointed by the Governor of the respective state. The Governor acts on the advice of the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers of the state. The members of SATs are usually retired judges or bureaucrats with expertise in administrative matters.
Statement 2: The Governor can remove the State Chief Information Commissioner.
The State Chief Information Commissioner is the head of the State Information Commission, which is a statutory body established under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The State Chief Information Commissioner is responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of the RTI Act in the state and handling appeals and complaints related to the right to information.
The statement is correct. The Governor has the power to remove the State Chief Information Commissioner. However, this power can only be exercised on the grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity. The Governor cannot remove the State Chief Information Commissioner arbitrarily or without any valid reason.
In conclusion, both statements are not correct. The members of the State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) are appointed by the Governor, not the President. On the other hand, the Governor can remove the State Chief Information Commissioner on grounds of misbehavior or incapacity.
Consider the following Statements: The members of the State Administra...
Statement 1: The chairman and members of the SATs are appointed by the president after consultation with the governor of the state concerned.
Statement 2: The Governor can remove the State Chief Information Commissioner or any State Information Commissioner from the office under the following circumstances:
(a) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (b) if he has been convicted of an offence which (in the opinion of the Governor) involves a moral turpitude; or (c) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office; or (d) if he is (in the opinion of the Governor) unfit to continue in office due to infirmity of mind or body; or (e) if he has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his official functions.
In addition to these, the Governor can also remove the State Chief Information Commissioner or any State Information Commissioner on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. However, in these cases, the Governor has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. If the Supreme Court, after the enquiry, upholds the cause of removal and advises so, then the Governor can remove him.