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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson Manoj Soni has resigned due to “personal reasons”, almost five years before his tenure ends in 2029
Mr. Soni is learnt to have submitted his resignation to the President of India.
The source also clarified that the resignation was not linked to the controversy regarding UPSC candidates securing employment by presenting fake certificates
UPSC
As per Article 312 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament is entitled to create one or more All India services (including an All India Judicial Service) common to the Union and the States.
The recruitment to all these services is made by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
For administrative services at the state level, the recruitment is made by the State Public Service Commission (SPSC)
UPSC is an independent constitutional body
The provisions regarding the composition of UPSC, appointment and removal of its members and the powers and functions of UPSC are provided in Part XIV of the Indian Constitution under Article 315 to Article 323.
Article 315: Constitution of Public Service Commissions (PSC) for the Union and for the States of India.
Article 316: Appointment and term of office of members of UPSC as well as SPSC.
Article 317: Removal and suspension of a member of both the UPSC or SPSC.
Article 318: Power to make regulations for the conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission.
Article 319: Prohibition of holding the office by members of Commission upon ceasing to be such members.
Article 320: States the functions of Public Service Commissions.
Article 321: Power to extend the functions of Public Service Commissions.
Article 322: Expenses of Public Service Commissions.
Article 323: Reports of Public Service Commissions.
Appointment of Members: The Chairman and other members - by the President of India.
Term of Office: Any member - a term of six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Reappointment: Any person who has once held the office - is ineligible for reappointment to that office.
Resignation: A member of the Union Public Service Commission - to the President of India.
Removal/Suspension of Members: The Chairman or any other member - by order of the President
The President can suspend the Chairman or any other member from his/her office in respect of whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court.
Conditions for Removal: The Chairman or any other member may be removed if he/she:
is adjudged an insolvent.
engages during his/her term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his/her office.
is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.
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