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The Civil Servants Act, 1973 QUESTION #1824
Question 1
Under Section 3(3) added by Act No. IX of 2016, when a civil servant of a devolved Ministry is transferred to a Province under the Eighteenth Amendment, on what terms and conditions does he become a provincial civil servant?
  • On terms and conditions as may be determined by the Provincial Government
  • On terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Federal Government
  • On the same terms and conditions as were applicable to him before such transfer(Correct)
  • On terms and conditions to be negotiated between the Federal and Provincial Governments
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 3(3) specifically provides that when a civil servant of a devolved Ministry or Division working in an Attached Department or Subordinate Office situated in a Province is transferred to that Province, he shall become a civil servant of the respective Province on the same terms and conditions of service as were applicable to him before such transfer.