Q
Where proceedings are initiated jointly against two or more civil servants, the 'authority' under E&D Rules 2020 shall be the authority in relation to:
AThe junior-most civil servant
BThe Establishment Division
CThe senior-most civil servant in rank
DEach accused separately
Correct Answer:
C. The senior-most civil servant in rank
Explanation:
First proviso to Rule 2(1)(c): authority of the senior-most accused acts for all.
