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The Civil Servants Act, 1973 QUESTION #1823
Question 1
Under Section 3(2) of the Civil Servants Act 1973, which protection is explicitly granted to civil servants regarding their terms and conditions of service?
  • They cannot be transferred without consent
  • Their terms and conditions shall not be varied to their disadvantage✔️
  • They are entitled to a minimum of two promotions during service
  • Their seniority cannot be altered after initial appointment
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 3(2) added by Act No. V of 1996 explicitly provides that the terms and conditions of service of any person to whom this Act applies shall not be varied to his disadvantage. This is a fundamental protection against adverse modification of service conditions.