Discussion
Which of the following officers can be removed from his office by the Governor?
Answer: A
The Governor can remove the Advocate General of State.
Under Article 165 the Advocate General is appointed by the Governor and holds office during the pleasure of the Governor, so the Governor can remove him at any time.
The others are protected. The State Election Commissioner can be removed only in the manner and on the grounds of a High Court judge (Article 243K). A member of the State Public Service Commission is appointed by the Governor but can be removed only by the President (Article 317). The chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are likewise removed by the President under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
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