Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Not every case of dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of civil posts requires inquiry.
  2. The provision under Art. 311(1) is only applicable to a civil servant.
  3. The disputes related to condition of service of public servant is not settled in civil courts. Which of these statements is / are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. Inquiry is not held when:

The conduct of a person has led to its conviction on a criminal charge.
The authority empowered to dismiss, remove or reduce a person in rank is satisfied that such inquiry is not practical.
The President or the Governor is satisfied that such inquiry is not in the interest of the security of state.
Statement 2 is correct. Art.311 (2) is for protecting a civil servant from the caprices of officers of inferior rank. Statement 3 is correct. Such disputes are adjudicated under the Administrative Tribunal of Union or state.

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