Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET June 2019 Political Science
Which of the following appointments are made by the President of India by warrant under his sign and seal? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- I. Judges of the Supreme Court of India
- II. Governor of a State
- III. Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
- IV. Attorney-General of India
AI, II, III and IV
BI, II and III
CI, II and IV
DI and II ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) I and II — The judges of the Supreme Court and the Governor of a State are appointed by warrant under the hand and seal of the President, so the answer is statements one…
Explanation
★The judges of the Supreme Court and the Governor of a State are appointed by warrant under the hand and seal of the President, so the answer is statements one and two.
★Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed under Article 124 by a warrant under the President's hand and seal.
★A Governor is appointed under Article 155 by a warrant under the President's hand and seal.
★The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission is appointed by the President under Article 316 but not by such a warrant.
★The Attorney-General of India is appointed by the President under Article 76 and holds office during pleasure, again not by a sealed warrant.
★Other warrant appointments include the Comptroller and Auditor General and the judges of the High Courts.
★For NET, distinguish appointments by warrant under hand and seal from ordinary presidential appointments.
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