Andhra Pradesh raises retirement age to 62 for PSU, Corporation employees
The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the retirement age of state Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and Corporation employees to 62 years, aligning it with state government employees. This alignment was made applicable under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) (Amendment) Act, 2022. The decision has significant implications for state finances, human resource management, and employment opportunities in the public sector.
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Increasing the superannuation age of public sector and government employees is often viewed as a fiscal relief measure for states, yet it draws criticism regarding its impact on demographic dividend and youth employment. Critically analyze this statement in the context of administrative reforms in India.
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With reference to the Constitution of India, which of the following provisions empowers the State Legislatures to regulate the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the State?
- A.Article 309
- B.Article 312
- C.Article 315
- D.Article 320
Article 309 of the Indian Constitution empowers the appropriate Legislature (Parliament for the Union and State Legislatures for the States) to regulate the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State.
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