GyanGramQuestion
Consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
PRELIMS 2016 · GOVERNANCE
Consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the…
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• Correct Answer: D
• The Chief Secretary is appointed by the Chief Minister, not the Governor; executive actions are taken in the Governor's name.
• There is no fixed tenure; the post is excluded from the tenure system and subject to government discretion.
• Both statements about appointment authority and tenure are incorrect.
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