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What is the short title of the Civil Servants Act?
Civil Servants Act, 1973
The Civil Servants Act applies to all civil servants regardless of their location.
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What does 'ad hoc appointment' mean?
Which of the following is NOT considered a civil servant under the Act?
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The Act received assent of the President on the ______.
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What is meant by 'permanent post'?
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The Federal Government can transfer a civil servant to a Province under the devolution of functions.
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What is the short title of the Civil Servants Act, 1973?
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The Civil Servants Act, 1973 applies only to civil servants in the provinces.
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An ad hoc appointment is made pending ______.
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Which of the following does NOT qualify as a civil servant according to the Act?
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What does 'initial appointment' mean in the context of the Civil Servants Act?
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Which body serves as the selection authority for civil servant appointments?
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The Federal Government can transfer a civil servant to a province concerned after devolution of functions.
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What is defined as a 'temporary post' in the Civil Servants Act?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Civil Servants Act, 1973
- Enacted as Act No. LXXI of 1973 to regulate appointment and service conditions of civil servants in Pakistan.
- Commenced immediately upon receiving Presidential assent on September 26, 1973.
- Applicable to all civil servants regardless of location.
Key Definitions
- Ad hoc appointment: Temporary appointment of a qualified person made outside prescribed recruitment methods, pending regular recruitment.
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Civil servant: Member of the All-Pakistan Service or a civil service of the Federation, excluding:
- Deployed individuals from Provinces or other authorities.
- Contract employees or those paid from contingencies.
- Workers as defined in the Factories Act, 1934, or the Workman's Compensation Act, 1923.
- Initial appointment: Appointment made without promotion or transfer.
Financial Provisions
- Pay: Includes monthly salary along with technical pay, special pay, personal pay, and any other emoluments approved by the authority.
- Permanent post: A position sanctioned indefinitely.
- Temporary post: Any position that is not permanent.
Regulatory Framework
- Prescribed: Refers to rules established under this Act.
- Rules: Regulations created or recognized under the Act.
- Selection authority: Bodies involved in the process of appointment or promotion, such as the Federal Public Service Commission.
Terms and Conditions of Service
- Terms for civil servants are defined by this Act and any accompanying rules.
- Conditions cannot be altered adversely for any individual under the Act.
- Transfers can occur from federal ministries to provincial services under the devolution process, maintaining the same service conditions.
- Civil servants in the Islamabad Capital Territory may be reassigned to various ministries or offices as needed.
Devolution and Transfer Provisions
- Civil servants from devolved ministries may be transferred to the respective province while retaining existing terms.
- Federal Government holds the authority to move civil servants in response to structural changes post-18th Amendment (2010).
Compliance and Regular Appointment
- Appointments are recognized as regular only if they adhere to the prescribed procedures.
- The rights and service conditions ensure fair treatment and stability for civil servants in Pakistan.
Overview of the Civil Servants Act, 1973
- Enacted as Act No. LXXI of 1973 to regulate appointment and service conditions of civil servants in Pakistan.
- Commenced immediately upon receiving Presidential assent on September 26, 1973.
- Applicable to all civil servants regardless of location.
Key Definitions
- Ad hoc appointment: Temporary appointment of a qualified person made outside prescribed recruitment methods, pending regular recruitment.
-
Civil servant: Member of the All-Pakistan Service or a civil service of the Federation, excluding:
- Deployed individuals from Provinces or other authorities.
- Contract employees or those paid from contingencies.
- Workers as defined in the Factories Act, 1934, or the Workman's Compensation Act, 1923.
- Initial appointment: Appointment made without promotion or transfer.
Financial Provisions
- Pay: Includes monthly salary along with technical pay, special pay, personal pay, and any other emoluments approved by the authority.
- Permanent post: A position sanctioned indefinitely.
- Temporary post: Any position that is not permanent.
Regulatory Framework
- Prescribed: Refers to rules established under this Act.
- Rules: Regulations created or recognized under the Act.
- Selection authority: Bodies involved in the process of appointment or promotion, such as the Federal Public Service Commission.
Terms and Conditions of Service
- Terms for civil servants are defined by this Act and any accompanying rules.
- Conditions cannot be altered adversely for any individual under the Act.
- Transfers can occur from federal ministries to provincial services under the devolution process, maintaining the same service conditions.
- Civil servants in the Islamabad Capital Territory may be reassigned to various ministries or offices as needed.
Devolution and Transfer Provisions
- Civil servants from devolved ministries may be transferred to the respective province while retaining existing terms.
- Federal Government holds the authority to move civil servants in response to structural changes post-18th Amendment (2010).
Compliance and Regular Appointment
- Appointments are recognized as regular only if they adhere to the prescribed procedures.
- The rights and service conditions ensure fair treatment and stability for civil servants in Pakistan.
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This quiz provides an overview of the Civil Servants Act of 1973 in Pakistan. Understand the regulations surrounding appointment, terms, and conditions of service for civil servants. Test your knowledge on its significance and provisions.
