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      Question

      An inquiry is done by an agency on reference from CVC

      under Section 17(1). The report is adverse to a PSU officer. CVC advises the PSU to initiate departmental proceedings. The PSU disagrees. What must the PSU do to comply with Section 17(3)?
      A Simply ignore the advice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Obtain approval of its Board and then ignore CVC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Consider CVC’s advice, take appropriate action, and if it disagrees, record reasons in writing and communicate them to CVC Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Go to High Court for clarification Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Refer disagreement to Lokpal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 17(3) requires that Central Government/PSUs “shall consider the advice of the Commission and take appropriate action”; if they do not agree, they must, for reasons recorded in writing, communicate the same to CVC.​

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