As per the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, which one among the following is not

As per the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, which one among the following is not the competent authority to place a government servant under suspension?

Appointing authority

Any authority, to which the appointing authority is subordinate

Disciplinary authority

Inquiry authority

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As per Rule 10 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, the competent authorities to place a government servant under suspension include the Appointing Authority, any authority to which the Appointing Authority is subordinate, the Disciplinary Authority, and any other authority specifically empowered by the President. The Inquiry Authority is appointed *after* the suspension (or initiation of proceedings) to conduct the inquiry into the charges and is not empowered to order the initial suspension.

Suspension is an interim measure taken by specific authorities during contemplation or pendency of disciplinary proceedings or in case of a criminal offence. The Inquiry Authority’s role begins after charges are framed and an inquiry is ordered.

The power of suspension is executive or quasi-judicial and is vested in designated authorities within the administrative hierarchy. The Inquiry Authority acts in a quasi-judicial capacity to inquire into the truth of the charges but does not possess the power to initiate or terminate disciplinary actions like suspension.

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