Q
A civil servant charged for a criminal offence and committed to prison is considered under suspension from:
AThe date of framing of charge by the court
BThe date of his arrest, without formal approval of the authority
CThe date of conviction
DThe date of the authority's suspension order
Correct Answer:
B. The date of his arrest, without formal approval of the authority
Explanation:
Proviso to Rule 5(1): deemed suspension from date of arrest; if not arrested or released on bail, authority may suspend by specific order.
