Assertion (A) is a valid critical perspective. Critics argue that All India Services (AIS), where officers are recruited and controlled primarily by the Centre but serve in states, can undermine the autonomy of state governments and potentially violate the spirit of federalism. Reason (R) explains the basis for this criticism: AIS officers are governed by rules framed by the Central Government, and while they work under state governments, state governments do not have complete control over disciplinary matters (major penalties require Central approval), which limits the state's authority over these officers.
Assertion (A) : The All India Services violate the federal principle of the Constitution as well as the autonomy of States. Reason (R) : The All India Service officers are governed by Central Government rules and the State Governments do not have full control over them.
Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025 · Topic: The Centre-State Relations (All India Services and their Federal Implications)
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Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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