E&D Rules 2020 – Penalties — Test 1

Correct Answer: A. Major penalty
Explanation: Rule 4(3)(a) lists recovery as the first MAJOR penalty. Under the 1973 Rules, recovery from pay for negligence was a MINOR penalty (Rule 4(1)(a)(iv)).

Correct Answer: B. Three years without cumulative effect
Explanation: Rule 4(2)(b): max three years without cumulative effect; not imposed on one at maximum of scale or superannuating within the penalty period.

Correct Answer: C. Reduction to a lower stage in pay scale, max three stages, for a specific period
Explanation: Lower STAGE in pay scale = minor (Rule 4(2)(c)); lower POST and pay scale = major (Rule 4(3)(b)).

Correct Answer: D. A person junior to the accused is considered for promotion on regular basis for the first time
Explanation: First proviso to Rule 4(2)(d).

Correct Answer: C. Dismissal from service
Explanation: Rule 4(4): removal does NOT, but dismissal DOES, disqualify for future employment.