2017 · Q106
Which one of the following statements about the All India Services is correct ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AThe All India Services may be created by an Act of the Parliament.
- BThe endorsement of the Rajya Sabha is not essential for the creation of the All India Services.
- CThe rules of recruitment to the All India Services are determined by the UPSC.
- DThe conditions of service to the All India Services may be altered by the UPSC.
Explanation
Under Article 312, the Rajya Sabha may pass a resolution, supported by two-thirds of the members present and voting, declaring that it is necessary in the national interest — after which Parliament may by law create new All-India Services. This Rajya Sabha endorsement is essential (ruling out b). Recruitment rules and conditions of service are framed by the government, not by the UPSC (ruling out c and d). Statement (a) alone is correct.