📢 Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert 👉 call Now!


    Question

    What can a Head of Department do to avoid punishment if

    their department violates the Act?
    A Transfer responsibility to another officer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Prove that the offence happened without their knowledge or that they took necessary steps to prevent it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pay a fine to the government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Resign from their position Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 17 – Offences by Government Departments ● If a government department violates this Act, the Head of the Department will be held responsible and can be punished. ● However, the Head of the Department can avoid this Act, the Head of the Department will be held responsible and can be punished. ● The offence happened without their knowledge, or ● They took all necessary steps to prevent it. ●  If the offence happened due to the neglect, consent, or involvement of another officer (not the Head of the Department), then that officer will also be held responsible and punished.

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams:

    ask-question