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Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion and Transfer) Rules, 1973 QUESTION #1850
Question 1
When an appointing authority for posts in BPS 15 and below does not accept a DPC/DSC recommendation, what must it do?
  • Reject without reason
  • Record reasons and obtain orders of the next higher authority✔️
  • Refer the matter to FPSC
  • Constitute a new committee
Correct Answer Explanation
Rule 5 states the appointing authority shall record reasons and obtain orders of the next higher authority if it does not accept the recommendation for posts in BPS 15 and below.