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Discuss the safeguards available to civil servants against the 'Doctrine of Pleasure' under Article 310 of the Indian constitution.
Main Body
Article 310 of the constitution deals with the protection of security of tenure and efficient functioning of the Indian bureaucracy. Appointment of civil servantsrequired by the Union Public Service Commission through merit examination. Selection through the exam does not guarantee 'right to post'. Appointed under the seal of President. Safeguards 'Doctrine of Pleasure' - the civil servants will hold office till the pleasure of President. President: nominal head; council of ministers: executive/real head. (1) Any civil servant cannot be arbitrarily dismissed without sufficient grounds.
2Any inquiry into disciplinary conduct will be monitored and conducted by UPSC, as well as central vigilance commission → dismissal only on evidence. (3) Protection against arbitrary action for unlawful eg: IAC Kanjay Papi. (4) Protection for independent and impartial functioning for safeguards
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Conclusion
Therefore, Article 310 provides safeguards to civil servants to ensure that they can deliver their duties and maintain discipline from political pressures in public service delivery.
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Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Significant Provisions
Civil Service Protections
Writing Stats
156
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