THE FOLLOWING SHALL NOT AMOUNT TO PENALTY WITHIN THE MEANINGS OF RULE 11 OF THE CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES (CLASSIFICATION, CONTROL AND APPEAL) RULES,1965.

Cases in which non-promotion or reversion of a government servant officiating in the higher post does not amount to a penalty :- The following shall not amount to penalty with in the meanings of the rule 11of the Central civil services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rulea ,1965 .(1) Non -Promotion of a government servant,whether in a substantive or officiating capacity ,after consideration of his case , to a service grade or post for promotion to which he is eligible.(2) Reversion of a government servant officiating in a higher service grade , or post to a lower service , grade or post,on the ground that he is considered to be unsuitable for such higher service , grade or post or on any Administrative ground unconnected with his conduct. (Sub -Clause (111) and (iv) below explanation under rule 11 of the central civil services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules ,1965