Multiple choice

The junior officers in your department are not happy about the conduct of a senior who they allege is asking for unethical favours like nepotism. Course of actions: 1: Warn the juniors and other officers against talking to the concerned officer and reprimand the concerned officer. 2: Order an internal Inquiry to find out the truth about the allegations. 3: Order an officer to keep an eye on the activities of the concerned officer and report to you in strict confidence.

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 3 only
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B Correct answer
Explanation

An internal inquiry (action 2) is the proper course when serious allegations are made against a senior officer. Warning juniors against talking (action 1) could be seen as cover-up, and surveillance (action 3) is inappropriate without establishing facts. Only action 2 follows due process and natural justice principles.

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