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Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973 QUESTION #1881
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT listed as a Minor Penalty under Rule 4(1)(a)?
  • Censure
  • Withholding of promotion for a specific period
  • Reduction to a lower post✔️
  • Recovery from pay for pecuniary loss caused by negligence
Correct Answer Explanation
Reduction to a lower post is a Major Penalty under Rule 4(1)(b)(i). Censure; withholding promotion/increment; stoppage at efficiency bar; and recovery from pay are Minor Penalties.