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Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973 QUESTION #1891
Question 1
Under Rule 9 when a borrowing authority wants to initiate disciplinary proceedings against a deputationist what must it do FIRST?
  • Directly suspend the government servant
  • Forward a report with supporting documents to the lending authority(Correct)
  • Refer the matter to the Federal Public Service Commission
  • Issue a show cause notice directly to the accused
Correct Answer Explanation
Rule 9 requires the borrowing authority to forward to the lending authority a report with supporting documents before any disciplinary action; the lending authority then takes action under the rules.