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Rules of Business, 1973 QUESTION #1914
Question 1
Under Rule 5(10) if a Secretary believes a Minister's decision is manifestly wrong and the Minister still adheres to it what is the next step?
  • The Secretary shall implement the decision under protest
  • The Secretary shall refer the case to the Cabinet
  • The Secretary shall request the Minister to refer the case to the Prime Minister and if not referred shall submit it directly to the Prime Minister with the Minister's observations✔️
  • The Secretary shall resign from office
Correct Answer Explanation
Rule 5(10) prescribes a specific escalation: the Secretary re-submits stating reasons; if Minister still adheres the Secretary requests referral to PM; if the case is not referred the Secretary submits it directly to the Prime Minister with the Minister-in-Charge's observations.