Members of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the
(A) Parliament after a resolution adopted with 2/3rds majority
(B) President on a unanimous recommendation from the Union Council of Ministers
(C) President on the basis of an inquiry and report by the Supreme Court
(D) President on recommendation from Central Administrative Tribunal
Correct Answer : President on the basis of an inquiry and report by the Supreme Court
Question Asked : SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Exam 2004, SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise) Exam 2006
Explanation : Every member holds office for a term of six years or until he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier. He can submit his resignation at any time to the President of India. He may be removed from his office by the President of India on the ground of misbehavior (only if an inquiry of such misbehavior is made and upheld by Supreme Court) or if he is adjudged insolvent, or engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office, or in the opinion of the President unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.
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