1. Name the authority who can impose a penalty on a Govt. Servant The Disciplinary Authority 1

2. When is Central Vigilance Commission to be consulted? When a gazetted officer is involved and there is a vigilance angle (i) corruption, cheating, bribery, misappropriation, fraud and lack of integrity; (ii) abuse of official power/authority for self gain or for anyone else; (iii) substantial loss to government as a result of grave/ deliberate negligence or indulgence in nepotism; (iv) possession of disproportionate assets. (v) flagrant violation of rules/ regulations/ procedures 2

3. What are the two stages at which CVC is consulted? 3 (i) The first stage advice - Commission indicates the action to be taken against the Government servant, whose conduct has been investigated. (ii) The second stage advice - Commission considers the report of the Inquiry officer and advises the disciplinary authority about the penalty to be imposed

4. Can an enquiry be conducted in respect of retired Govt. servant for an act done by him during any period of his service  Proceedings can be initiated after retirement under Rule 9 of CCS(Pension)Rules. Only with the sanction of the President Only in respect of any event which took place within four years of such institution 4

5. Which minor penalty cannot be imposed unless oral inquiry has been conducted Withholding of increments for more than three years or with cumulative effect or effecting pension 5

6. Which penalty results in the forfeiture of the past service? Removal or Dismissal 6

7. Give any two cases, where no appeal is permissible 7 Any order made by the President. Any order of interlocutory nature or in the nature of step- in-aid of the final disposal of a disciplinary proceeding other than an order of suspension Any order passed by an Inquiry Officer during the course of inquiry. (However, an appeal can be submitted against an order of IO rejecting request for engagement of a Defence Assistant from some outstation.)

8. What is the period of limitation for filing an appeal against an order of penalty? 45 days 8

9. Do you think the disciplinary framework of government lays down control only on employees? No. Employees do enjoy certain protection. Enough care is taken to see that undue hardship is not caused to the GS and his / her family members. 9

10. What are some of the positive elements you come across in the various provisions governing the service conditions Application of Principles of Natural Justice Protection under Article 311 Grant of Subsistence Allowance Entitlement after death etc. 10