Question

Under Rule 16 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, a penalty may be imposed without holding an inquiry where the disciplinary authority is satisfied that:

1.
the Government servant admits the charge in writing
2.
it is not reasonably practicable to hold an inquiry, for reasons of security of the State
3.
the Government servant has less than five years of service
4.
the charge is of a minor nature
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : it is not reasonably practicable to hold an inquiry, for reasons of security of the State

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सही उत्तर it is not reasonably practicable to hold an inquiry, for reasons of security of the State है।

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Rule 16 lays down a special procedure under which a penalty may be imposed without an inquiry where the disciplinary authority is satisfied that it is not reasonably practicable to hold one, including in the interest of the security of the State.

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Question:

Under Rule 16 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, a penalty may be imposed without holding an inquiry where the disciplinary authority is satisfied that:

1.
the Government servant admits the charge in writing
2.
it is not reasonably practicable to hold an inquiry, for reasons of security of the State
3.
the Government servant has less than five years of service
4.
the charge is of a minor nature

Correct Answer: it is not reasonably practicable to hold an inquiry, for reasons of security of the State

Rule 16 lays down a special procedure under which a penalty may be imposed without an inquiry where the disciplinary authority is satisfied that it is not reasonably practicable to hold one, including in the interest of the security of the State.

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