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    Question

    The Central Government appoints Y as Director of DSPE on

    1 July 2022. His initial appointment order is for two years. In 2024, in public interest, the Government grants him two successive extensions: first of one year, and later of another two years, both on recommendation of the Committee under Section 4A(1) with reasons recorded in writing. A challenge is brought to the last (two‑year) extension as contrary to the DSPE Act. Which is the correct assessment?
    A The last extension is valid; any number of years can be added if in public interest Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The last extension is invalid because Section 4B permits extension only up to one year at a time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The last extension is valid but total tenure cannot exceed six years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The last extension is automatically valid if the Committee recommends it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The last extension is valid because the Act is silent on maximum total tenure Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The first proviso to Section 4B(1) permits extension of the Director’s tenure “up to one year at a time” on the Committee’s recommendation in public interest with reasons recorded, and the second proviso caps the total period at five years including the initial appointment, so a two‑year extension in one go is contrary to Section 4B.​

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