Section 12: Reversion to lower post, etc.

[12. Reversion to lower post, etc.__ (1) A civil servant appointed to a higher post on ad hoc, temporary or officiating basis shall be liable to reversion to his lower post. (2) No civil servant shall be dismissed or removed from service or reduced in rank by an authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed. (3) No such civil servant as aforesaid shall be dismissed or removed from service, or reduced in rank, until he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken against him: Provided that this sub-section shall not apply__ (i) where a civil servant is dismissed or removed from service or reduced in rank on the ground of conduct which has led to his conviction on a criminal charge; or (ii) where the President or any person authorised by him under the rules is satisfied, for reasons to be recorded in writing, that in the interest of the security of Pakistan or any part thereof, it is not expedient to give to that civil servant such an opportunity.]

Effective date: 1973-09-26

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