Quiz for MO's

Under the TSCS (CCA) Rules, 1991, which of the following penalties requires a detailed inquiry under Rule 20 before imposition?

• Censure

• Withholding of increments without cumulative effect

• Compulsory retirement

• Recovery from pay for pecuniary loss

As per Rule 3 of TSCS (CCA) Rules, 1991, which authority has the power to classify posts of State Services and Subordinate Services?

• Government

• Public Service Commission

• Head of Department

• Finance Department

Under the 1991 Rules, which penalty does not amount to a break in service for pensionary benefits?

• Removal from service

• Compulsory retirement

• Dismissal from service

• Termination of probation

Rule 24 of TSCS (CCA) Rules, 1991, deals with the communication of orders. Which of the following statements is correct?

• Only the operative portion of the order needs to be communicated.

• Both operative portion and reasons must be communicated.

• Orders can be communicated orally if urgent.

• Communication is optional if penalty is minor.

Which of the following is a minor penalty under Rule 9 of the TSCS (CCA) Rules, 1991?

• Reduction to a lower grade or post

• Withholding of increments without cumulative effect

• Dismissal from service

• Removal from service

Under Rule 20, the charged officer must be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard. Which of the following is not a mandatory requirement?

• Supply of articles of charge and statement of imputations

• Right to inspect listed documents

• Right to cross-examine witnesses

• Right to choose a lawyer of own choice without restrictions

Appeal against the order of suspension under the 1991 Rules lies to which authority?

• Same authority which passed suspension order

• Appellate authority specified for disciplinary matters

• Government only

• State Public Service Commission

Which of the following is true regarding Rule 10 (Suspension) of TSCS (CCA) Rules, 1991?

• Suspension can be ordered only by Government.

• Suspension is treated as punishment.

• A Government servant under suspension is entitled to subsistence allowance.

• Suspension automatically ends after 90 days.

As per the TSCS (CCA) Rules, 1991, which penalty can never be imposed without holding an inquiry under Rule 20?

• Censure

• Recovery from pay

• Reduction to lower stage in time scale of pay for 3 years

• Withholding of promotion

Under Rule 22, if the appellate authority enhances the penalty, what safeguard must it provide?

• No safeguard required, as appellate power is absolute

• Must give opportunity to make representation before enhancement

• Must obtain prior Government approval

• Must consult the Public Service Commission