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THE CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES (CLASSIFICATION, CONTROL AND APPEAL) RULES, 1965 PART VIII—REVISION AND REVIEW

MCQs on Revision and Review - CCS Rules

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.

Revision (Rule 29)
1. Who can initiate revision proceedings under Rule 29?
(a) Only the President
(b) Only the appellate authority
(c) Multiple specified authorities including the President
(d) Only the Comptroller and Auditor-General

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.

2. Within what time limit can the appellate authority exercise revision powers?
(a) 3 months from the date of order
(b) 6 months from the date of order
(c) 1 year from the date of order
(d) No time limit

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.

3. Which of the following orders can be revised?
(a) Only orders from which appeal is allowed but not preferred
(b) Only orders from which no appeal is allowed
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Only orders imposing major penalties

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.

4. What actions can a revising authority take?
(a) Only confirm or set aside the order
(b) Confirm, modify, set aside, enhance penalty, impose penalty, or remit case
(c) Only reduce penalty
(d) Only remand the case for fresh inquiry

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.

5. When must a government servant be given opportunity of representation in revision?
(a) In all revision cases
(b) Only when imposing or enhancing penalty
(c) Only when reducing penalty
(d) Never required in revision

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.

6. When is an inquiry required before imposing major penalties in revision?
(a) Always required
(b) Required only if no inquiry was held earlier
(c) Never required
(d) Only if requested by government servant

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.

7. What limitation applies to revision powers of Comptroller and Auditor-General?
(a) Can revise any order in Indian Audit and Accounts Department
(b) Can only revise orders made by authorities subordinate to him
(c) Can revise orders without any restrictions
(d) Can only revise orders pertaining to financial matters

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.

8. When can revision proceedings be commenced?
(a) Immediately after the order is made
(b) Only after appeal period expires or appeal is disposed of
(c) Only with government servant's consent
(d) Only after consulting UPSC

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.

9. How should an application for revision be dealt with?
(a) As a fresh case
(b) In the same manner as an appeal
(c) As a special procedure
(d) Only through personal hearing

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.

10. Who can exercise revision power in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department?
(a) Only the President
(b) The Comptroller and Auditor-General
(c) The Ministry of Finance
(d) The Head of Department

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.

Review (Rule 29-A)
11. Who has the power of review under Rule 29-A?
(a) The President only
(b) All revising authorities
(c) The appellate authority
(d) The disciplinary authority

Correct Answer: (a) The President only

Rule 29-A clearly states that the President may review any order passed under these rules.

12. On what grounds can the President review an order?
(a) Any ground whatsoever
(b) Only procedural irregularities
(c) Discovery of new material or evidence that changes nature of case
(d) Only if penalty appears too harsh

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.

13. What is required before imposing or enhancing penalty in review?
(a) No specific requirements
(b) Opportunity of representation against proposed penalty
(c) Fresh inquiry in all cases
(d) Consent of the government servant

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.

14. When is inquiry required before imposing major penalties in review?
(a) Always required
(b) Required only if no inquiry was held earlier
(c) Never required
(d) Only for dismissal cases

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.

15. When is consultation with Commission required in review?
(a) In all review cases
(b) Only where such consultation is necessary
(c) Never required in review
(d) Only when enhancing penalty

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.

16. Can the President review an order on his own motion?
(a) No, only on application
(b) Yes, either on his own motion or otherwise
(c) Only with Commission's recommendation
(d) Only in exceptional circumstances

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.

17. What is the key difference between revision and review?
(a) Revision is for procedural errors, review for substantive errors
(b) Revision can be done by multiple authorities, review only by President
(c) Revision requires new evidence, review doesn't
(d) There is no difference

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.

18. What type of new evidence can trigger a review?
(a) Any evidence discovered later
(b) Only evidence that could not be produced or was not available earlier
(c) Only documentary evidence
(d) Only evidence related to procedural lapses

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.

19. What must be the effect of the new evidence for review?
(a) It must be merely additional
(b) It must change the nature of the case
(c) It must prove innocence conclusively
(d) It must relate to technical procedural violation

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.

20. Is there a time limit for initiating review proceedings?
(a) Yes, 6 months from the order
(b) Yes, 1 year from the order
(c) No time limit specified
(d) Only during service period of government servant

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.

Comparative Questions
21. Which authority can exercise both revision and review powers?
(a) The President
(b) Comptroller and Auditor-General
(c) Head of Department
(d) Appellate authority

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.

22. What is common to both revision and review procedures?
(a) Both require opportunity of representation before imposing/enhancing penalty
(b) Both can be exercised by multiple authorities
(c) Both require new evidence
(d) Both have time limits

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.

23. Which procedure requires discovery of new evidence?
(a) Revision only
(b) Review only
(c) Both revision and review
(d) Neither revision nor review

Correct Answer: (b) Review only

Rule 29-A (review) specifically requires new material or evidence, while Rule 29 (revision) does not have this requirement.

24. Which procedure has specific time limits for certain authorities?
(a) Revision only
(b) Review only
(c) Both revision and review
(d) Neither revision nor review

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.

25. In which procedure is consultation with Commission required where necessary?
(a) Revision only
(b) Review only
(c) Both revision and review
(d) Neither revision nor review

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.

26. Which authority can exercise revision power in Postal Services?
(a) The President only
(b) Member (Personnel) Postal Services Board
(c) Minister of Communications
(d) Director General Postal Services

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.

27. Which authority can exercise revision power in Telecommunications?
(a) The President only
(b) Adviser (Human Resources Development), Department of Telecommunications
(c) Minister of Communications
(d) Director General Telecommunications

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.

28. What restriction applies to Head of Department's revision power?
(a) Can only revise orders pertaining to financial matters
(b) Can only revise orders made by subordinate authorities
(c) Can only revise minor penalty orders
(d) No restrictions apply

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.

29. Can revision be initiated during pendency of appeal?
(a) Yes, anytime
(b) No, only after appeal disposal
(c) Only if appeal is withdrawn
(d) Only with appellant's consent

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.

30. What is the primary purpose of the revision and review mechanisms?
(a) To create additional layers of bureaucracy
(b) To ensure justice and correct errors in disciplinary proceedings
(c) To prolong disciplinary cases
(d) To reduce workload of appellate authorities

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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