Article 311 Concept

Deep Dive: UPSC Practice

A civil servant cannot be removed without giving a "reasonable opportunity of being heard" through an enquiry. But this safeguard will not be available to a civil servant in which of the following situations? 1. If s/he is removed on the grounds of conviction on a criminal charge. 2. If the removing authority is satisfied that it is not practicable to hold such an inquiry. 3. If President or Governor is satisfied not to hold an inquiry in the interest of state security. Select the correct answer from the code given below: