Q
Under Section 7(5), confirmation of a civil servant in a service or post takes effect from:
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A
The date of occurrence of permanent vacancy or date of continuous officiation, whichever is earlier
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B
The date of occurrence of permanent vacancy or date of continuous officiation, whichever is later
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C
The date of the order of confirmation
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D
The date of first appointment
Correct Answer:
B. The date of occurrence of permanent vacancy or date of continuous officiation, whichever is later
Explanation:
S.7(5) says 'whichever is LATER'. Candidates often wrongly pick 'earlier'.
