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 correctly?

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Correct Answer: Neither 1 nor 2. ● The post of Chief Secretary is the senior-most position held in the civil services of the states and union territories of India. ● Chief Secretary is considered to be the Chief Executive of the state government and considered to be 'a linchpin' in the administration. ● Chief Secretary of the state also acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the State Civil Service Board, which recommends transfer/postings of officers of All India Services and State Civil Services in the state. ● Chief Secretaries are appointed by the state's Chief Minister and there is no fixed tenure for Chief Secretaries.

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 correctly?

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