Question

Under Rule 8 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, the President may withhold or withdraw the pension of a pensioner who is:

1.
living abroad
2.
drawing a pension for more than ten years
3.
re-employed in a private firm
4.
convicted of a serious crime or found guilty of grave misconduct
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : convicted of a serious crime or found guilty of grave misconduct

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Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर convicted of a serious crime or found guilty of grave misconduct है।

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Rule 8 empowers the President to withhold or withdraw pension, in full or in part, where a pensioner is convicted of a serious crime or found guilty of grave misconduct or negligence during service.

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Question:

Under Rule 8 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, the President may withhold or withdraw the pension of a pensioner who is:

1.
living abroad
2.
drawing a pension for more than ten years
3.
re-employed in a private firm
4.
convicted of a serious crime or found guilty of grave misconduct

Correct Answer: convicted of a serious crime or found guilty of grave misconduct

Rule 8 empowers the President to withhold or withdraw pension, in full or in part, where a pensioner is convicted of a serious crime or found guilty of grave misconduct or negligence during service.

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