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    Question

    As per the Central Vigilance Commission Act after the

    conclusion of the preliminary inquiry relating to corruption of public servants belonging to Group C and Group D officials of the Central Government, the findings of the Commission disclose a prima facie violation of conduct rules relating to corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 by such public servant, the Commission shall___________________________
    A Cause an investigation by any agency or the Delhi Special Police Establishment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Initiation of the disciplinary proceedings against the concerned public servant by the competent authority Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Closure of the proceedings against the public servant and to proceed against the complainant under section 46 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All a, b & c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 8A. Action on preliminary inquiry in relation to public servants: (1) Where, after the conclusion of the preliminary inquiry relating to corruption of public servants belonging to Group C and Group D officials of the Central Government, the findings of the Commission disclose, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the public servant, a prima facie violation of conduct rules relating to corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 by such public servant, the Commission shall proceed with one or more of the following actions, namely:-- (a) cause an investigation by any agency or the Delhi Special Police Establishment, as the case may be; (b) initiation of the disciplinary proceedings or any other appropriate action against the concerned public servant by the competent authority; (c) closure of the proceedings against the public servant and to proceed against the complainant under section 46 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.

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