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Rules of Business, 1973 QUESTION #1913
Question 1
Under Rule 5(6) which officers are permitted to take initiative in approaching a Minister on official business?
  • Officers of BPS-17 and above
  • Section Officers and above
  • Only a Secretary Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary✔️
  • Deputy Secretary and above
Correct Answer Explanation
Rule 5(6) restricts the initiative of approaching a Minister to Secretaries Additional Secretaries and Joint Secretaries only. An Additional/Joint Secretary must also communicate the points made to the Secretary at the first opportunity.