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Rules of Business, 1973
Rule 5 – Disagreement
Beginner
Q
If the Minister adheres to a decision the Secretary considers manifestly wrong and the Minister does not refer the case to the PM, the Secretary shall:
ARefer the case to the Cabinet Division
BRefer the case to the Secretaries' Committee
CImplement the Minister's decision
DSubmit it directly to the Prime Minister with observations of the Minister-in-Charge
Correct Answer:
D. Submit it directly to the Prime Minister with observations of the Minister-in-Charge
Explanation:
Rule 5(10): re-submit → request reference to PM → if not referred, Secretary submits directly to PM.
