Consider the following statements :
The ‘pleasure’ doctrine with regard to service of the civil servants under the Constitution of India is
- 1. absolute
- 2. subject to Article 309
- 3. subject to Article 311
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
1 and 2
3
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2019-20
– Statement 3 is correct; Article 310 is expressly made subject to the provisions of Article 311, which provides civil servants with safeguards like the right to an inquiry and a reasonable opportunity of showing cause before being dismissed, removed, or reduced in rank.
– Statement 2 is incorrect; while Article 309 relates to rules governing conditions of service, the pleasure doctrine’s limitations stem primarily from Article 311, which overrides rules made under Article 309 if they conflict with the protections under 311.