Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a requirement under Article 311 of the Constitution which dealing with disciplinary proceedings for dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of a civil servant?

  1. A departmental inquiry is held against the delinquent employee after serving him with the charge-sheet.

  2. A reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of the charges.

  3. A reasonable opportunity of making representation on the penalty proposed.

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 311(2) requires a departmental inquiry and a reasonable opportunity of being heard regarding the charges. However, the requirement to provide a reasonable opportunity to make a representation on the specific penalty proposed was removed by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.

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