17 Questions
What is the primary condition for communicating a copy of a letter to officers subordinate to the Government?
Final orders have been received from the Central Government
When can official correspondence between the State and the Central Government be published?
When copies are supplied by the Government of India for distribution to the Press
What should be done when a difference of opinion arises between the Central and the State Governments?
The correspondence should be withheld from the Press
Why should a copy of an official communication be sent to the head of the department?
To keep the head of the department informed
Who is responsible for authorizing the publication of official correspondence?
The Chief Minister of the State Government
What is the exception to the rule of not addressing official communication directly to subordinate officers?
In cases of urgency or by previous arrangement
When preparing a draft in response to a confidential circular from the Government of India, what should be omitted in the letter?
Origin of the call
According to the guidelines, how much information should be communicated in official correspondence and orders relating to personal matters?
Substance of the decision with grounds as necessary
In case of a difference of opinion between a State Government and the Government of India, who must grant permission before communicating the disagreement to any person?
Express permission of the Government of India
What precaution should be taken when a recommendation is made for a concession that is not admissible under the rules to an officer?
Delay informing the officer until final orders are passed
Why should the origin of the call be omitted in the letter replying to a confidential circular?
To maintain the confidentiality of the circular
What type of information is generally conveyed through a Communiqué or Press Note?
Decisions or actions taken by the government
When writing a telegram, why should it be extremely precise and condensed?
To ensure it can be expressed in as few words as possible
In the draft preparation process, who should be consulted when seeking an opinion on a specific question?
Consult only selected officers, individuals, or bodies
Why is it important to specify a date when requesting a reply in any situation?
To ensure timely responses
In the context of a telegram, when should telegrams be issued?
When there is no other means of communication available
What should be considered before circulating any matter for opinion?
Obtaining orders from relevant authorities
Learn about the guidelines on handling confidential information and communication in government offices, including how to reply to confidential circulars without revealing the origin of the call. Explore instructions for communicating official orders on personal matters to subordinates.
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