Which of the following is/are minor penalties ?
- 1. Withholding of increment of pay
- 2. Reduction to a lower stage in the time scale of pay by one stage, for a period not exceeding 3 years with cumulative effect and adversely affecting pension
- 3. Withholding of promotion
- 4. Compulsory retirement in accordance with the provisions relating to superannuation or retirement
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Minor Penalties include: (i) censure; (ii) withholding of promotion; (iii) recovery of pecuniary loss; (iv) reduction to a lower stage in the time-scale for a period not exceeding three years, without cumulative effect and not adversely affecting pension; (v) withholding of increments of pay.
Major Penalties include: (vi) reduction to a lower stage in the time-scale of pay for a specified period, with cumulative effect and adversely affecting his pension; (vii) reduction to lower time-scale/grade/post/service; (viii) compulsory retirement; (ix) removal from service; (x) dismissal from service.
Evaluating the given points:
1. Withholding of increment of pay – This is listed as a minor penalty (v). (Correct)
2. Reduction to a lower stage in the time scale of pay… with cumulative effect and adversely affecting pension – This matches the description of a major penalty (vi). (Incorrect)
3. Withholding of promotion – This is listed as a minor penalty (ii). (Correct)
4. Compulsory retirement… – Compulsory retirement *as a penalty* is listed as a major penalty (viii). (Incorrect)
Therefore, only points 1 and 3 are minor penalties.