3.2. Independence

Various provisions have been provided to ensure independent functioning of SPSC.

1) Although the Chairman and members of SPSC are appointed by the Governor, but they can only be removed by the President (and not by the Governor). The President can remove them on the same grounds and in the same manner as he can remove a Chairman or a member of UPSC.

2) The condition of service of members, though determined by the Governor, cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.

3) The entire expense of SPSC is charged on the Consolidated Fund of State.

4) The Chairman of SPSC, on ceasing to hold office, is eligible for appointment as the Chairman or member of UPSC or as the Chairman of any other SPSC, but not for any other employment under the government of India or state.

5) Similarly, members on ceasing to hold office are eligible for only being appointed as the Chairman or member of UPSC or as the Chairman of any SPSC, but not for any other employment under government of India or state.

6) The Chairman or member of SPSC is not eligible for reappointment to that office.