The correct answer is: C. 315 of the Constitution of India.
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. It is responsible for conducting examinations for recruitment to various posts in the state government of Himachal Pradesh. The Commission also advises the government on matters relating to public service.
Article 315 of the Constitution of India states that “Every state shall have a Public Service Commission for the state, and if the Rajya Sabha so directs, two or more states may have a joint Public Service Commission for those states.” The Commission is to consist of a Chairman and such number of members as the Governor may deem fit. The Chairman and members of the Commission are to be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
The Commission is to be independent of the executive in the discharge of its functions. It is not subject to the control of any other authority in the exercise of its functions. The Commission is to be guided by the principles of fairness and justice in the conduct of its examinations and in making its recommendations to the government.
The Commission is to submit an annual report to the Governor, which is to be laid before the state legislature. The Commission is also to submit a special report to the Governor on any matter that the Governor may refer to it.
The Commission has a number of functions, including:
- Conducting examinations for recruitment to various posts in the state government;
- Advising the government on matters relating to public service;
- Making recommendations to the government on matters relating to the conditions of service of persons in the public service;
- Investigating complaints against public servants;
- Reviewing the recruitment and promotion policies of the government;
- Undertaking studies and research on matters relating to public service.
The Commission is a valuable institution for ensuring the fairness and transparency in the recruitment process and for protecting the interests of public servants.