MCQs on Revision and Review (CCS Rules, 1965)
Test your knowledge about the revision and review procedures for Central Civil Services as per the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. Each question is based on the actual provisions of Rules 29 and 29-A.
Note: These questions are based on Part VIII - Revision and Review of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.
Correct Answer: (c) Multiple specified authorities including the President
Rule 29(1) lists several authorities who can initiate revision, including the President, C&AG, Member (Personnel) Postal Services Board, Head of Department, appellate authority, and other authorities specified by the President.
Correct Answer: (b) 6 months from the date of order
Rule 29(1)(v) specifies that the appellate authority can exercise revision powers within six months of the date of the order proposed to be revised.
Correct Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)
Rule 29(1) allows revision of orders from which an appeal is allowed but not preferred, as well as orders from which no appeal is allowed.
Correct Answer: (b) Confirm, modify, set aside, enhance penalty, impose penalty, or remit case
Rule 29(1) allows the revising authority to confirm, modify or set aside the order; confirm, reduce, enhance or set aside the penalty; impose penalty where none was imposed; remit the case; or pass such other orders as it may deem fit.
Correct Answer: (b) Only when imposing or enhancing penalty
The first proviso to Rule 29(1) states that no order imposing or enhancing any penalty shall be made unless the government servant has been given a reasonable opportunity of making a representation.
Correct Answer: (b) Required only if no inquiry was held earlier
The first proviso to Rule 29(1) states that if an inquiry under rule 14 has not already been held in the case, no major penalty shall be imposed except after an inquiry.
Correct Answer: (b) Can only revise orders made by authorities subordinate to him
The second proviso to Rule 29(1) states that C&AG, Member (Personnel) Postal Services Board, etc., cannot exercise revision powers unless the authority which made the order or the appellate authority is subordinate to them.
Correct Answer: (b) Only after appeal period expires or appeal is disposed of
Rule 29(2) states that no proceeding for revision shall be commenced until after the expiry of the period of limitation for appeal or disposal of appeal where preferred.
Correct Answer: (b) In the same manner as an appeal
Rule 29(3) states that an application for revision shall be dealt with in the same manner as if it were an appeal under these rules.
Correct Answer: (b) The Comptroller and Auditor-General
Rule 29(1)(ii) specifically mentions that in the case of a Government servant serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the Comptroller and Auditor-General can exercise revision powers.
Correct Answer: (a) The President only
Rule 29-A clearly states that the President may review any order passed under these rules.
Correct Answer: (c) Discovery of new material or evidence that changes nature of case
Rule 29-A allows review when any new material or evidence which could not be produced or was not available at the time of passing the order and which has the effect of changing the nature of the case comes to notice.
Correct Answer: (b) Opportunity of representation against proposed penalty
The proviso to Rule 29-A states that no order imposing or enhancing any penalty shall be made unless the government servant has been given a reasonable opportunity of making a representation.
Correct Answer: (b) Required only if no inquiry was held earlier
The proviso to Rule 29-A states that if an inquiry under rule 14 has not already been held in the case, no major penalty shall be imposed except after inquiring in the manner laid down in rule 14.
Correct Answer: (b) Only where such consultation is necessary
The proviso to Rule 29-A states that consultation with Commission is required where such consultation is necessary.
Correct Answer: (b) Yes, either on his own motion or otherwise
Rule 29-A states that the President may at any time, either on his own motion or otherwise review any order passed under these rules.
Correct Answer: (b) Revision can be done by multiple authorities, review only by President
Rule 29 allows multiple authorities to exercise revision powers, while Rule 29-A reserves the power of review exclusively for the President.
Correct Answer: (b) Only evidence that could not be produced or was not available earlier
Rule 29-A specifies that review is possible when new material or evidence which could not be produced or was not available at the time of passing the order comes to notice.
Correct Answer: (b) It must change the nature of the case
Rule 29-A requires that the new material or evidence must have the effect of changing the nature of the case.
Correct Answer: (c) No time limit specified
Rule 29-A states that the President may at any time review any order, indicating no specific time limit for initiating review proceedings.
Correct Answer: (a) The President
The President is the only authority mentioned in both Rule 29 (revision) and Rule 29-A (review), thus having both powers.
Correct Answer: (a) Both require opportunity of representation before imposing/enhancing penalty
Both Rule 29 (first proviso) and Rule 29-A (proviso) require that no order imposing or enhancing any penalty shall be made without giving reasonable opportunity of representation.
Correct Answer: (b) Review only
Rule 29-A (review) specifically requires new material or evidence, while Rule 29 (revision) does not have this requirement.
Correct Answer: (a) Revision only
Rule 29(1)(v) specifies a 6-month time limit for appellate authority's revision power, while Rule 29-A (review) has no time limits.
Correct Answer: (c) Both revision and review
Both Rule 29 (revision) and Rule 29-A (review) require consultation with Commission where such consultation is necessary.
Correct Answer: (b) Member (Personnel) Postal Services Board
Rule 29(1)(iii) specifically mentions Member (Personnel) Postal Services Board for government servants serving in or under the Postal Services Board.
Correct Answer: (b) Adviser (Human Resources Development), Department of Telecommunications
Rule 29(1)(iii) specifically mentions Adviser (Human Resources Development), Department of Telecommunications for government servants serving in or under the Telecommunications Board.
Correct Answer: (b) Can only revise orders made by subordinate authorities
The second proviso to Rule 29(1) states that Head of Department cannot exercise revision powers unless the authority which made the order or the appellate authority is subordinate to them.
Correct Answer: (b) No, only after appeal disposal
Rule 29(2) states that no proceeding for revision shall be commenced until after the disposal of the appeal, where any such appeal has been preferred.
Correct Answer: (b) To ensure justice and correct errors in disciplinary proceedings
The revision and review mechanisms provide additional safeguards to ensure justice is served and to correct any errors that might have occurred in disciplinary proceedings, with revision addressing various types of errors and review specifically addressing cases where new evidence emerges.
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