Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Quiz
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Who is the competent authority to sanction prosecution for a Central Government servant?

  • Central Government (correct)
  • CVC
  • State Government
  • Authority in the concerned department

If a public servant is removable from his office by the State Government, who sanctions prosecution against him?

  • Governor of the State
  • Higher Judicial Authority
  • State Government (correct)
  • Central Government

In the case of public servants not under the Central or State Government, who determines the competent authority for sanctioning prosecution?

  • Supreme Court of India
  • Division of Human Resources
  • Central Vigilance Commission
  • Authority competent to remove the public servant (correct)

What is advised by the CVC regarding the sanction for prosecution?

<p>It must be authorized by appropriate competent authority. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For officers in JMG/S - I to SMG/S - IV, who is the competent authority for sanction for prosecution?

<p>General Manager (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following officers is sanctioned by the General Manager (Disciplinary Proceedings)?

<p>Officers in SMG/S - V (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rank must the Zonal Head be for sanctioning prosecution of Award Staff?

<p>General Manager (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who sanctions prosecution for officers in SMG/S - VII?

<p>Managing Director &amp; CEO (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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PC Act 1988, Section 19(1)

Specifies competent authority for sanctioning prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Central Government Servant

Public servant employed by the Central Government and removable by the Central Government.

State Government Servant

Public servant employed by the State Government and removable by the State Government.

Other Public Servant

Public servant outside the Central or State Government, with authority to remove them.

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Competent Authority (Sanction)

The official authorized to grant permission for prosecution.

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Bank Officer (JMG/S-I to SMG/S-IV)

Bank officers with specific ranks within the zone.

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Bank Officer (SMG/S-V)

Bank officers at the General Manager level (disciplinary proceedings).

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Bank Officer (SMG/S-VI)

Bank officers at the Executive Director level.

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Study Notes

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 - Sanction for Prosecution

  • Competent Authority: Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, defines the authority competent to sanction prosecution.

    • Central Government servants (removable by Central Government): Central Government
    • State Government servants (removable by State Government): State Government
    • Other public servants: Authority competent to remove them from office.
  • CVC Advice: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) advises administrative authorities to ensure prosecution sanctions carry the signature of the appropriate competent authority, or a delegated authority for the competent authority. This prevents future questioning of the sanction's validity.

Bank's Sanctioning Authority for Prosecution

  • Hierarchy of Competent Authorities: This section details the bank's internal structure for sanctioning prosecution.

    • Officers JMG/S - I to SMG/S-IV (Zone): Zonal Head (General Manager or higher)
    • Officers SMG/S - V: General Manager (Disciplinary Proceedings), Mumbai Corporate Office
    • Officers SMG/S - VI: Executive Director
    • Officers SMG/S - VII: Managing Director & CEO
    • Award Staff: Zonal Head (General Manager or higher)
  • Offices/Branches Covered: Includes Administrative offices, back offices, RTCs, Clearing Hubs, Sales Offices, specialized units (SMS, SMELF, RBO, CBO), Stationery cells, Record Rooms, Disaster recovery sites, Government & PSU business units (N.Delhi etc).

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Test your knowledge on the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, focusing on the sanction for prosecution and the roles of various competent authorities. Learn about the hierarchy of authorities involved in the sanctioning process and the advice from the Central Vigilance Commission. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of key concepts related to corruption prevention in public services.

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