Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
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Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
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Sample Question 1
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Easy • Judicial Studies
The Civil Servants Act 1973 (Act No. LXXI of 1973) regulates the appointment of persons to, and the terms and conditions of service of persons in:
A
The service of Pakistan (Federal civil service)
B
Private commercial corporations
C
Foreign diplomatic corps in Pakistan
D
Independent news channels
✓ Correct Answer: A - The service of Pakistan (Federal civil service)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The Civil Servants Act 1973 was enacted pursuant to Article 240 of the Constitution to regulate the appointment and terms and conditions of service of federal civil servants.
Sample Question 2
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Hard • Judicial Studies
Under Section 2(1)(b) of the Civil Servants Act 1973, which of the following is expressly EXCLUDED from the definition of a 'Civil Servant'?
A
A person who is on deputation to the Federation from any Province, a person employed on contract, or a 'worker' or 'workman' under the Factories Act 1934
B
A member of an All-Pakistan Service
C
A person holding a civil post in connection with affairs of Federation
D
A regular Section Officer in the Federal Secretariat
✓ Correct Answer: A - A person who is on deputation to the Federation from any Province, a person employed on contract, or a 'worker' or 'workman' under the Factories Act 1934
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 2(1)(b) explicitly excludes from the definition of civil servant: (i) a person on deputation from a Province, (ii) a person employed on contract or daily wages, and (iii) a person who is a 'worker' or 'workman' as defined in the Factories Act 1934 or Workmen's Compensation Act 1923.
Sample Question 3
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Easy • Judicial Studies
Under Section 13 of the Civil Servants Act 1973, what is the age of superannuation (mandatory retirement) for a civil servant?
A
Sixty years
B
Fifty-eight years
C
Sixty-five years
D
Seventy years
✓ Correct Answer: A - Sixty years
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 13(1) of the Civil Servants Act 1973 provides: A civil servant shall retire from service on the completion of the sixtieth year of his age.
Sample Question 4
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Medium • Judicial Studies
Under the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules 2020, which of the following is categorized as a 'Major Penalty'?
A
Dismissal from service (which disqualifies for future employment under Government)
B
Censure
C
Withholding, for a specific period, promotion or increment of pay
D
Recovery from pay of the whole or any part of pecuniary loss caused to Government
✓ Correct Answer: A - Dismissal from service (which disqualifies for future employment under Government)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under the E&D Rules 2020, penalties are divided into Minor (censure, withholding increment/promotion, recovery of financial loss) and Major: (a) reduction to lower post/pay scale, (b) compulsory retirement, (c) removal from service (does not disqualify for future employment), and (d) dismissal from service (disqualifies for future employment).
Sample Question 5
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Easy • Judicial Studies
Under the Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion and Transfer) Rules 1973, appointment to posts in Basic Pay Scales 17 and above by initial appointment is made upon recommendation of the:
A
Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
B
Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC)
C
Staff Welfare Organization
D
Federal Ombudsman
✓ Correct Answer: A - Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under the APT Rules 1973 and FPSC Ordinance 1977, initial appointment to all civil posts in BPS-16/17 and above (except those exempted by rules) must be conducted through competitive examination and recommendation of the Federal Public Service Commission.
Sample Question 6
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Easy • Judicial Studies
Under the Accommodation Allocation Rules 2002, who is the designated administrative authority for allocating federal government residential accommodation in Islamabad and designated cities?
A
The Estate Office (Ministry of Housing and Works)
B
The Capital Development Authority (CDA)
C
The Federal Investigation Agency
D
The Cabinet Division
✓ Correct Answer: A - The Estate Office (Ministry of Housing and Works)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The Estate Office Management under the Ministry of Housing and Works is the statutory body responsible for maintenance of General Waiting Lists (GWL) and allotment of government residential accommodations to federal civil servants under the Accommodation Allocation Rules 2002.
Sample Question 7
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Medium • Judicial Studies
Under the Accommodation Allocation Rules 2002, for what grace period may a retired civil servant retain government accommodation upon retirement on superannuation?
A
Six months on payment of normal rent
B
One month only
C
Five years
D
Indefinitely
✓ Correct Answer: A - Six months on payment of normal rent
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under Rule 15 of the Accommodation Allocation Rules 2002, a retired civil servant may retain the allotted government accommodation for a maximum period of six months from the date of retirement on payment of normal rent.
Sample Question 8
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Easy • Judicial Studies
Under the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules 1964, a civil servant is strictly prohibited from:
A
Taking part in, subscribing in aid of, or assisting in any way, any political movement in Pakistan or abroad
B
Opening a personal savings account in a scheduled commercial bank
C
Purchasing books on jurisprudence
D
Voting in parliamentary general elections
✓ Correct Answer: A - Taking part in, subscribing in aid of, or assisting in any way, any political movement in Pakistan or abroad
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Rule 24 of the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules 1964 prohibits civil servants from taking part in political activities, subscribing to political parties, canvassing, or interfering in any election to a legislative body.
Sample Question 9
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Medium • Judicial Studies
Under the Land and Building (Recovery of Possession) Act, unauthorized occupants of government premises or land can be evicted by:
A
Issuance of notice to vacate by the authorized Estate Officer, followed by summary eviction with police assistance if not vacated
B
Filing a full 10-year civil suit before a Civil Judge Class III
C
A resolution of the Senate of Pakistan
D
An executive decree signed by the Attorney General
✓ Correct Answer: A - Issuance of notice to vacate by the authorized Estate Officer, followed by summary eviction with police assistance if not vacated
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The Land and Building (Recovery of Possession) statute empowers the Estate Officer to serve notice upon unauthorized occupants, and upon failure to vacate within the notice period, to summarily evict the unauthorized occupants and take possession with police aid.
Sample Question 10
Civil Servants Act 1973 & Service Rules
Medium • Judicial Studies
Under Section 9 of the Civil Servants Act 1973, promotion to a selection post shall be made on the basis of:
A
Selection on merit, and to a non-selection post on the basis of seniority-cum-fitness
B
Seniority only, regardless of performance evaluations (PERs)
C
Seniority in age exclusively
D
Personal interview with the Prime Minister
✓ Correct Answer: A - Selection on merit, and to a non-selection post on the basis of seniority-cum-fitness
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 9(2) of the Civil Servants Act 1973 establishes the dual promotion criteria: (a) In the case of a selection post, selection on merit; and (b) in the case of a non-selection post, seniority-cum-fitness.
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