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What must the borrowing organization do before imposing any penalty on an employee transferred from the lending organization?
What must the borrowing organization do before imposing any penalty on an employee transferred from the lending organization?
- Conduct an independent investigation
- Obtain prior approval from the lending organization (correct)
- Assume the employee is not penalized due to the transfer
- Notify the employee’s supervisor in the lending organization
Which section addresses the actions regarding an employee on loan from another government?
Which section addresses the actions regarding an employee on loan from another government?
- Section-14
- Section-15 (correct)
- Section-18
- Section-12
What is the role of the competent authority in the lending organization once they receive the record of proceedings against an employee?
What is the role of the competent authority in the lending organization once they receive the record of proceedings against an employee?
- Dismiss the borrowing organization’s findings without review
- Take no action unless notified by the employee
- Reevaluate the employee’s original posting
- Take action against the accused as per Section-13 (correct)
In which scenario does the borrowing organization become liable to take action against an employee according to the content?
In which scenario does the borrowing organization become liable to take action against an employee according to the content?
Which post requires prior approval from the lending organization before any inquiry can commence?
Which post requires prior approval from the lending organization before any inquiry can commence?
What determination is made after a personal hearing regarding the accused?
What determination is made after a personal hearing regarding the accused?
What is a possible penalty for charges of grave corruption?
What is a possible penalty for charges of grave corruption?
What happens if charges against the accused are not proved?
What happens if charges against the accused are not proved?
Under which section is the show cause notice issued?
Under which section is the show cause notice issued?
What must occur if an employee is suspended for an initial period of ninety days?
What must occur if an employee is suspended for an initial period of ninety days?
What is one of the actions that can be taken upon absence for more than one year?
What is one of the actions that can be taken upon absence for more than one year?
Under what circumstances can the competent authority decide not to give an opportunity for personal hearing?
Under what circumstances can the competent authority decide not to give an opportunity for personal hearing?
What must be included in the show cause notice's description of allegations?
What must be included in the show cause notice's description of allegations?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a penalty under the determined conditions?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a penalty under the determined conditions?
What is the maximum duration for which an employee can initially be suspended without extension?
What is the maximum duration for which an employee can initially be suspended without extension?
What is the required action an employee must take upon receiving written notification of the charges?
What is the required action an employee must take upon receiving written notification of the charges?
What is the main purpose of the PEEDA Act 2006?
What is the main purpose of the PEEDA Act 2006?
What is the role of the hearing officer in this context?
What is the role of the hearing officer in this context?
What happens if the competent authority determines that the charges against the accused are not proved?
What happens if the competent authority determines that the charges against the accused are not proved?
Who can be considered as an 'employee' under the PEEDA Act 2006?
Who can be considered as an 'employee' under the PEEDA Act 2006?
Which authority has the power to exercise the role of 'competent authority' as per the PEEDA Act 2006?
Which authority has the power to exercise the role of 'competent authority' as per the PEEDA Act 2006?
What is the responsibility of the competent authority after receiving a reply from the accused?
What is the responsibility of the competent authority after receiving a reply from the accused?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the applicability of the PEEDA Act 2006?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the applicability of the PEEDA Act 2006?
What condition may warrant the competent authority to bypass the usual inquiry process?
What condition may warrant the competent authority to bypass the usual inquiry process?
What historic legislative document preceded the PEEDA Act 2006?
What historic legislative document preceded the PEEDA Act 2006?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for informing the accused of the grounds for proceeding against him?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for informing the accused of the grounds for proceeding against him?
Which group of individuals is explicitly excluded from being defined as 'employees' under the PEEDA Act 2006?
Which group of individuals is explicitly excluded from being defined as 'employees' under the PEEDA Act 2006?
The PEEDA Act 2006 was enacted to support what overarching goal within public service?
The PEEDA Act 2006 was enacted to support what overarching goal within public service?
What is the definition of 'accused' under the PEEDA Act 2006?
What is the definition of 'accused' under the PEEDA Act 2006?
What constitutes grounds for misconduct according to the content?
What constitutes grounds for misconduct according to the content?
Which of the following is an example of corrupt practices as described in the content?
Which of the following is an example of corrupt practices as described in the content?
What is a possible penalty for an employee found guilty of inefficiency?
What is a possible penalty for an employee found guilty of inefficiency?
Which of the following actions would NOT be classified as corruption?
Which of the following actions would NOT be classified as corruption?
According to the content, what does ineffective performance of duties lead to?
According to the content, what does ineffective performance of duties lead to?
Which authority has the power to appoint a hearing officer?
Which authority has the power to appoint a hearing officer?
What major penalty can be imposed for engagement in subversive activities?
What major penalty can be imposed for engagement in subversive activities?
Which of these constitutes misconduct regarding appointments?
Which of these constitutes misconduct regarding appointments?
When is an officer considered to have ceased to be efficient?
When is an officer considered to have ceased to be efficient?
What can happen to a retired employee found guilty of misconduct?
What can happen to a retired employee found guilty of misconduct?
Study Notes
PEEDA Act Overview
- Introduced in 2006 to enhance efficiency, discipline, and accountability among government and corporation employees in Punjab.
- Aims to instill good governance through improved employee performance.
Historical Context
- The PEEDA Act follows a lineage of civil service and efficiency rules dating back to 1941, with several revisions and acts up to 2006.
- Notable legislations include Civil Service Rules (1941) and various Punjab Civil Servants Efficiency and Discipline Rules spanning from 1975 to 2000.
Key Definitions
- Accused: Any current or former employee against whom action is initiated under the Act.
- Employee: Includes individuals employed by various government-controlled organizations, excluding judges and police personnel.
- Competent Authority: Primarily the Chief Minister or authorized officials, responsible for decisions under the Act.
- Charges: Accusations against an employee related to inefficiency, misconduct, or corruption.
Categories of Malfeasance
- Inefficiency: Inability to perform duties or failing departmental examinations consecutively.
- Corruption: Involves illegal gratification, embezzlement, or possessing unaccounted wealth.
- Misconduct: Conduct detrimental to service integrity, violations of rules, or actions impeding official responsibilities.
Grounds for Proceedings
- Inefficiency or failure to maintain standards.
- Misconduct involving breaches of discipline or official conduct.
- Corruption through various illegal activities.
- Engagement in subversive activities that threaten national security.
Penalties
- Minor Penalties: Censure, withholding of increments, or fines not exceeding one month's salary, with maximum reductions in pay scale.
- Major Penalties: Include demotion, compulsory retirement, removal from service, or dismissal.
- Retired employees may face penalties related to withheld pensions depending on conduct while in service.
Suspension Procedures
- Employees can be suspended for initial ninety days, with required approval for extensions.
- Provisions exist to automatically reinstate if not extended properly.
Inquiry Procedures
- The accused must be informed of charges and given a chance to respond within seven days.
- If charges are proven, appropriate penalties are imposed; if not, the accused is exonerated.
Authority during Inter-Governmental Transfers
- Requires approval from the lending authority before any disciplinary action against employees temporarily transferred to another government.
Importance of Good Governance
- Emphasizes accountability and the maintenance of civil service integrity, aligning with broader governance principles aimed at enhancing public service effectiveness.
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This quiz explores the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline, and Accountability Act of 2006. It covers the history and evolution of efficiency and discipline legislation in the Punjab civil services. Test your knowledge on key regulations and their impacts on civil service conduct and accountability.
