MCQs on Procedure for Imposing Penalties (CCS Rules, 1965)
Test your knowledge about the procedure for imposing penalties 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 14 to 21.
Note: These questions are based on Part VI - Procedure for Imposing Penalties of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.
Correct Answer: (b) Penalties specified in clauses (v) to (ix) of Rule 11
Rule 14(1) states that no order imposing any of the penalties specified in clauses (v) to (ix) of Rule 11 shall be made except after an inquiry held as provided in this rule.
Correct Answer: (b) Drawing up definite articles of charge
Rule 14(3) states that the disciplinary authority shall draw up or cause to be drawn up the substance of the imputations of misconduct into definite and distinct articles of charge.
Correct Answer: (b) 15 days
Rule 14(4)(b) states that the government servant shall be required to submit his written statement of defense within a period of fifteen days.
Correct Answer: (c) 45 days from the date of receipt
The proviso to Rule 14(4)(b) states that under no circumstances shall the extension of time for filing written statement of defense exceed forty-five days from the date of receipt of articles of charge.
Correct Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)
Rule 14(8)(a) states that a government servant may not engage a legal practitioner unless the Presenting Officer is a legal practitioner or the disciplinary authority, having regard to the circumstances of the case, so permits.
Correct Answer: (b) The inquiring authority records the plea and returns a finding of guilt
Rule 14(9) and (10) state that if the government servant pleads guilty, the inquiring authority shall record the plea and return a finding of guilt in respect of those articles of charge.
Correct Answer: (b) 5 days
Rule 14(11)(i) states that the government servant may inspect within five days of the order or within such further time not exceeding five days as the inquiring authority may allow.
Correct Answer: (b) 6 months from appointment
Rule 14(24)(a) states that the inquiring authority should conclude the inquiry and submit his report within a period of six months from the date of receipt of order of his appointment.
Correct Answer: (b) 6 months at a time
Rule 14(24)(b) and (c) state that the disciplinary authority may allow an additional time not exceeding six months for completion of the inquiry at a time.
Correct Answer: (b) Forward the report to the government servant for representation
Rule 15(2) requires the disciplinary authority to forward a copy of the inquiry report to the government servant who may submit written representation within fifteen days.
Correct Answer: (b) Only when the disciplinary authority deems it necessary
Rule 16(1)(b) states that an inquiry shall be held in the manner laid down in rule 14 in every case in which the disciplinary authority is of the opinion that such inquiry is necessary.
Correct Answer: (b) Withholding of increments likely to affect pension adversely
Rule 16(1-A) states that if withholding of increments is likely to affect adversely the amount of pension or exceeds three years or has cumulative effect, an inquiry shall be held.
Correct Answer: (c) Informing in writing of the proposal and imputations
Rule 16(1)(a) requires informing the government servant in writing of the proposal to take action and of the imputations of misconduct, giving reasonable opportunity for representation.
Correct Answer: (c) Where such consultation is necessary
Rule 16(1)(d) states that the Commission shall be consulted where such consultation is necessary.
Correct Answer: (b) 15 days
Rule 16(1)(d) states that the government servant shall be required to submit his written representation on the advice of the Commission within fifteen days.
Correct Answer: (b) Findings on each article of charge and reasons for disagreement if any
Rule 17 requires that orders shall be communicated along with a copy of findings on each article of charge, statement of findings with reasons for disagreement if any, and copy of Commission's advice if any.
Correct Answer: (b) When the President or competent authority directs
Rule 18(1) states that the President or any other authority competent to impose the penalty of dismissal may make an order directing that disciplinary action may be taken in a common proceeding.
Correct Answer: (b) When the conduct has led to conviction on a criminal charge
Rule 19(i) allows dispensing with the normal inquiry procedure where any penalty is imposed on a government servant on the ground of conduct which has led to his conviction on a criminal charge.
Correct Answer: (b) When the disciplinary authority is satisfied for recorded reasons
Rule 19(ii) allows dispensing with inquiry where the disciplinary authority is satisfied for reasons to be recorded in writing that it is not reasonably practicable to hold an inquiry.
Correct Answer: (b) When the President is satisfied
Rule 19(iii) allows dispensing with inquiry where the President is satisfied that in the interest of the security of the State, it is not expedient to hold any inquiry.
Correct Answer: (b) Immediately inform the lending authority
Rule 20(1) proviso states that the borrowing authority shall forthwith inform the lending authority of the circumstances leading to the order of suspension.
Correct Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)
Rule 20(2) states that for major penalties, the borrowing authority must replace the services, and the proviso to Rule 20(2)(i) states that in event of difference of opinion, services shall be replaced at the disposal of the lending authority.
Correct Answer: (c) The lending authority
Rule 21(1) states that the authority lending his services shall forthwith be informed of the circumstances leading to the order of suspension or commencement of disciplinary proceeding.
Correct Answer: (a) Consultation with the lending authority
Rule 21(2) states that for minor penalties, the disciplinary authority may, after consultation with the lending authority, pass such orders on the case.
Correct Answer: (c) Services are replaced at the disposal of the lending authority
The proviso to Rule 21(2) states that in the event of a difference of opinion between the borrowing authority and the lending authority, the services of the government servant shall be replaced at the disposal of the lending authority.
Correct Answer: (c) A government servant or a legal practitioner
Rule 14(5)(c) states that the disciplinary authority may appoint a Government servant or a legal practitioner to be known as the "Presenting Officer".
Correct Answer: (c) When there is inherent lacuna or defect in original evidence
The Note to Rule 14(15) states that new evidence shall not be permitted to fill up any gap in the evidence, but may be called only when there is an inherent lacuna or defect.
Correct Answer: (b) 30 days
Rule 14(11) states that if the government servant fails to appear, the inquiring authority shall require the Presenting Officer to produce evidence and adjourn the case to a later date not exceeding thirty days.
Correct Answer: (b) Articles of charge, defense, evidence assessment, findings and reasons
Rule 14(23)(i) specifies that the report shall contain articles of charge, defense, assessment of evidence, findings on each charge and reasons therefor.
Correct Answer: (c) Only if government servant admits or has defense opportunity
The Explanation to Rule 14(23)(i) states that findings on different charges can be recorded only if the government servant has either admitted the facts or has had a reasonable opportunity of defending himself.
