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 correct?

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Chief Secretary in a State is the administrative head of the state government. The appointment is made by the Chief Minister of the State, although the formal appointment order might be issued in the name of the Governor as the executive head. However, the selection and appointment decision rests with the Chief Minister. Therefore, stating the Governor appoints the Chief Secretary is not accurate in terms of the decision-making authority. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Chief Secretary in a State does not have a fixed tenure. The post is held at the pleasure of the Chief Minister, and the person can be transferred or removed from the position by the Chief Minister at any time. While there might be a general expectation of stability, there is no legally mandated fixed tenure for this office.