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The Civil Servants Act, 1973 QUESTION #1820
Question 1
Which of the following categories of persons is expressly EXCLUDED from the definition of 'civil servant' under Section 2(b) of the Civil Servants Act 1973?
  • A member of an All-Pakistan Service
  • A person holding a civil post connected with defence
  • A person employed on contract or on work-charged basis✔️
  • A person holding a permanent post in a civil service of the Federation
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 2(b) provides that a civil servant does not include: (i) a person on deputation from a Province; (ii) a person employed on contract, work-charged basis, or paid from contingencies; or (iii) a worker/workman under the Factories Act 1934 or Workman's Compensation Act 1923. Contract and work-charged employees are explicitly excluded.