Which of the following statements are correct ? (i) The Chairperson and Members the State Human Rights…
The Chairperson and Members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor (not the President) and may resign by writing addressed to the Governor, while…
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Which of the following statements are correct ?
(i) The Chairperson and Members the State Human Rights Commission shall be appointed by the President under his hand and seal.
(ii) The Chairperson or a Member of a State Human Rights Commission may, by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Governor, resign his office.
(iii) The President of India may, by order, remove from office the Chairperson or any Member as the case may be, if adjudged an insolvent.
(iv) On ceasing to hold office, a Chairperson shall be eligible for further employment under the Government of India.
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Correct answer C
The Chairperson and Members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor (not the President) and may resign by writing addressed to the Governor, while their removal, including on being adjudged an insolvent, is by order of the President; a Chairperson is ineligible for further government employment on ceasing to hold office. Hence "Only (ii) and (iii) are correct"
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