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The Civil Servants Act, 1973 QUESTION #1837
Question 1
Section 12(2) provides that no civil servant shall be dismissed, removed from service, or reduced in rank by an authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed. This is known as which principle?
  • Rule of law
  • Principle of natural justice
  • Principle of parity of authority✔️
  • Non-derogation principle
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 12(2) embodies the principle of parity of authority — that an authority subordinate to the appointing authority cannot exercise powers of dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank over a civil servant. Only the appointing authority or a higher authority can take such adverse action.