MCQs on Suspension Rules (CCS Rules, 1965)
Test your knowledge about the suspension rules 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 Rule 10.
Note: These questions are based on Part IV - Suspension of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.
Correct Answer: (c) The appointing authority, any authority to which it is subordinate, or the disciplinary authority
As per Rule 10(1), the appointing authority or any authority to which it is subordinate or the disciplinary authority or any other authority empowered by the President may place a government servant under suspension.
Correct Answer: (d) All of the above circumstances
Rule 10(1) specifies that a government servant can be suspended where (a) disciplinary proceeding is contemplated or pending, (aa) engaged in activities prejudicial to state security, or (b) criminal case is under investigation, inquiry or trial.
Correct Answer: (c) When detained in custody for more than 48 hours
As per Rule 10(2)(a), a government servant is deemed suspended with effect from the date of detention if detained in custody for a period exceeding forty-eight hours.
Correct Answer: (c) When sentenced to imprisonment for more than 48 hours and not dismissed
Rule 10(2)(b) states that a government servant is deemed suspended from the date of conviction if sentenced to a term of imprisonment exceeding forty-eight hours and not forthwith dismissed.
Correct Answer: (b) Intermittent periods of imprisonment are taken into account
The Explanation to Rule 10(2) states that intermittent periods of imprisonment, if any, shall be taken into account when computing the 48-hour period.
Correct Answer: (c) The order of suspension is deemed to have continued
Rule 10(3) states that when a penalty is set aside and case remitted, the order of suspension shall be deemed to have continued in force from the date of the original order.
Correct Answer: (c) Only to meet situations where court decided on technical grounds without merits
The proviso to Rule 10(4) states that no further inquiry shall be ordered unless it is intended to meet a situation where the court passed an order purely on technical grounds without going into merits.
Correct Answer: (b) Until modified or revoked by competent authority
Rule 10(5)(a) states that an order of suspension shall continue to remain in force until it is modified or revoked by the authority competent to do so.
Correct Answer: (b) 180 days
Rule 10(6) states that extension of suspension shall not be for a period exceeding one hundred and eighty days at a time.
Correct Answer: (c) Before expiry of 90 days from effective date
Rule 10(6) mandates that suspension must be reviewed before expiry of ninety days from the effective date of suspension.
Correct Answer: (c) 90 days
Rule 10(7) states that an order of suspension shall not be valid after a period of ninety days unless it is extended after review.
Correct Answer: (b) When the government servant continues to be under suspension at completion of 90 days
The proviso to Rule 10(7) states that no review of suspension shall be necessary in the case of deemed suspension if the government servant continues to be under suspension at the time of completion of ninety days.
Correct Answer: (c) The authority which made the order or any authority to which it is subordinate
Rule 10(5)(c) states that an order of suspension may at any time be modified or revoked by the authority which made the order or by any authority to which that authority is subordinate.
Correct Answer: (c) Competent authority may direct continuation of suspension with reasons in writing
Rule 10(5)(b) states that the authority competent may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, direct that the government servant shall continue to be under suspension until termination of all or any proceedings.
Correct Answer: (c) The circumstances must be reported forthwith to appointing authority
The proviso to Rule 10(1) states that where suspension is made by an authority lower than the appointing authority, such authority shall forthwith report to the appointing authority the circumstances.
Correct Answer: (b) Suspension order made by Comptroller and Auditor General for certain officials
The proviso to Rule 10(1) exempts orders of suspension made by the Comptroller and Auditor-General in regard to a member of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service and Assistant Accountant General from the reporting requirement.
Correct Answer: (c) From the date of conviction
Rule 10(2)(b) states that a government servant is deemed suspended with effect from the date of his conviction if sentenced to imprisonment exceeding forty-eight hours.
Correct Answer: (d) From the later of release date or intimation date
The proviso to Rule 10(7) states that the ninety days period will count from the date the government servant is released from detention or the date on which the fact of release is intimated to appointing authority, whichever is later.
Correct Answer: (b) No deemed suspension applies
Rule 10(2)(b) specifies that deemed suspension applies only if the government servant is "not forthwith dismissed or removed or compulsorily retired consequent to such conviction."
Correct Answer: (a) Review Committee constituted for the purpose
Rule 10(6) states that suspension shall be reviewed by the competent authority before expiry of ninety days from effective date of suspension, on the recommendation of the Review Committee constituted for the purpose.
