Consider the following statements: The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Government of that State. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.

Consider the following statements:
  1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Government of that State.
  2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. D
Explanation:
Not appointed by the governor but by the CM. Chief secretary has no fixed tenure.
All transactions of business under the constitutional scheme takes place in the name of Governor and President of india. Under the constitutional scheme governor appoints the CM, advocate general and members and chairman of state psc. The decision to appoint the chief secretary is a power exercised by the CM but only executed in the name of the governor.
Why the question Came:
Direct Polity question. In news wrt Delhi. It is also an issue in Indian polity that the chief Secretary’s post is becoming political.
Sources:
Std Textbooks
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