Q
Which of the following persons IS a 'civil servant' under Section 2(1)(b) of the Civil Servants Act, 1973?
AA provincial officer on deputation to the Federation
BA person employed on contract
CA person paid from contingencies
DA person holding a civil post connected with defence
Correct Answer:
D. A person holding a civil post connected with defence
Explanation:
S.2(1)(b) expressly INCLUDES civil posts connected with defence, but excludes deputationists from provinces, contract/work-charged employees, contingency-paid staff and 'workers/workmen'.
