Retirement Procedures for Government Servants

What is the minimum notice period a Government servant in Class III service must give to retire voluntarily after completing thirty years of service?

Under what circumstance can the Appropriate Authority withhold permission for a Government servant to retire?

What is considered as 'pending' for judicial proceedings according to the clause?

What does the term 'Appropriate Authority' refer to in this context?

Which of the following individuals is explicitly unable to retire under the provisions stated?

What happens if the notice period for retirement is computed incorrectly?

If a Government servant requests to retire before reaching 30 years of service, what stipulation must be met?

What must a Government servant in Group 'C' post do to retire after thirty years of service?

Retirement Procedures for Government Servants

Requests for withdrawal from service must align with the intended retirement date.
The Appropriate Authority can retire a Class III Government servant after thirty years of service if it serves the public interest, with a notice period of three months or pay in lieu.
A Group 'C' Government servant can voluntarily retire after thirty years of service by providing a written notice of three months to the Appropriate Authority.

Conditions for Withholding Retirement Permission

The Appropriate Authority has the discretion to deny retirement requests under specific conditions:
- If the government servant is currently under suspension.
- If a charge-sheet has been issued and disciplinary proceedings are ongoing.
- If there are pending judicial proceedings related to serious misconduct allegations.

Definitions and Notes

'Appropriate Authority' refers to the designated authority responsible for making substantive appointments for the relevant service from which the government servant intends to retire.
Notices of three months for retirement can be submitted before achieving the specified age or completing thirty years of service, as long as retirement occurs after fulfilling these criteria.
When calculating the three-month notice period, the starting date of notice and its expiry date are not included in the timeframe.
Special note for State Government servants who transfer permanently to Central Government posts regarding retirement rules.

This quiz covers essential procedures and conditions related to the retirement of government servants. It includes details about voluntary retirement, the role of the Appropriate Authority, and circumstances under which retirement permission may be withheld. Test your knowledge on these important policies!