MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: During training, Daily Allowance is admissible in full for the first 180 days.
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Daily Allowance is not admissible for any day on which a Government servant does not reach a point outside the radius of 20 km from the duty point at his headquarters or return to it from a similar point.
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: When a journey is cancelled solely owing to official reasons, the Government may reimburse the officers concerned the deduction made by the Air Transport Company.
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: In case of a transfer, a Government servant in Pay Level 6 or above, with a family of five members, can use up to three taxis.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: A retired Government servant can act as a Defence Assistant in not more than ten cases.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Government servants in Pay Level 5 can travel by taxi between places connected by roads at the rate prescribed by the competent authority.
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Two members of a Minister’s personal staff may travel with the Minister by air during a tour, even if their salaries fall below the prescribed limit for air travel entitlement.
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Transport Allowance is not provided to general category of Government servants working for the Government of Mizoram.
A)
True
B)
False
Transport Allowance is a standard allowance provided to Government servants to meet the expenditure incurred in commuting between their residence and the place of duty. Under the Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FR & SR) and the specific pay and allowance rules adopted by the Government of Mizoram, Transport Allowance is granted to eligible government employees based on their Pay Level/Grade Pay, regardless of whether they belong to a 'general category' or a specific cadre, provided they are not provided with a government-maintained vehicle for commuting. Therefore, the statement that it is 'not provided to general category of Government servants' is incorrect.
MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: A Government servant intending to assist the charged officer is required to obtain the permission of his Controlling Authority to absent himself from office.
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2024 • Paper-I
State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: If absence from headquarters less than 6 hours, no Daily Allowance is admissible.
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or False: There is no provision for creating a Joint State Public Service Commission to serve the needs of two or more states.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: The Mizoram Police Act, 2011 does not have any provision for Railway Police.
A)
True
B)
False
The Mizoram Police Act, 2011, is a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to regulate the police force in the state of Mizoram. Contrary to the statement, the Act does contain provisions for the establishment and regulation of the Railway Police. Under the Act, the State Government is empowered to provide for the constitution of a Railway Police force to maintain law and order and ensure security within the railway jurisdictions operating in the state. Therefore, the statement claiming that the Act 'does not have any provision for Railway Police' is incorrect, making the answer False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or False: For the creation of one or more All-India Services common to the Union and the States, both Houses of the Parliament of India have equal power and competency.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or False: A person who is a member of Civil Service of the Union or of a State can be dismissed or removed by an authority sub-ordinate to that by which he was appointed.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: Wearing of police uniform by anyone not being a member of Police Service is not allowed under Section 135 of the Mizoram Police Act, 2011.
A)
True
B)
False
Under the Mizoram Police Act, 2011, Section 135 specifically deals with the 'Wearing of police uniform by person not being a police officer'. The section stipulates that whoever, not being a police officer, wears any clothing or carries any token which is similar to the uniform or tokens used by the police force with the intent to deceive people into believing that they are a police officer, shall be punishable with imprisonment or a fine. Therefore, the statement that wearing the police uniform by anyone not being a member of the Police Service is not allowed is legally accurate according to the Act.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: Chief Secretary of Mizoram is a member of the Police Establishment Board.
A)
True
B)
False
Under the Mizoram Police Act, 2011, the Police Establishment Board (PEB) is constituted to ensure the independence of the police force in matters of transfers and postings. According to the statutory provisions governing the PEB in Mizoram, the board typically consists of the Director General of Police (DGP) and other senior police officers. The Chief Secretary, being the administrative head of the state government, is not a member of the Police Establishment Board, as the purpose of the PEB is to limit political or administrative interference in the operational management of police personnel. Therefore, the statement that the Chief Secretary is a member of the PEB is False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or False: A government employee can be removed or dismissed from service even without holding an inquiry.
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: A punishment of Black Mark awarded shall cancel equivalent number of Good Service Marks at the credit of the Officer and vice versa.
A)
True
B)
False
According to the administrative and disciplinary guidelines outlined in the Mizoram Police Manual, 2005, the system of 'Good Service Marks' and 'Black Marks' is used to track the conduct and performance of police officers. A 'Black Mark' is a formal record of a lapse in duty or misconduct. The manual stipulates a reciprocal relationship between these marks: a Black Mark awarded to an officer cancels an equivalent number of Good Service Marks already credited to them. Conversely, the accumulation of Good Service Marks can be used to offset or cancel existing Black Marks. This mechanism ensures that an officer's overall service record reflects a balance of their merits and faults.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: An applicant cannot make a request for information in Hindi in the States of North-East India.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: No police officer shall engage in any other employment or office of profit whatsoever other than his/her status under this Act.
A)
True
B)
False
Under the Mizoram Police Act, 2011, and the general service rules governing disciplined forces in India, police officers are required to devote their whole time to the duties of their office. To prevent conflicts of interest, corruption, and negligence of duty, the law prohibits police officers from engaging in any other employment, trade, business, or holding any 'office of profit' outside of their official capacity under the Act. This ensures that the officer's loyalty and professional focus remain solely with the state and the maintenance of law and order. Therefore, the statement that no police officer shall engage in any other employment or office of profit is True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: Police Officers of and above the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police are eligible for award of Good Service Marks.
A)
True
B)
False
According to the provisions governing the award of Good Service Marks (often referred to as Good Service Entries or Rewards) in the Mizoram Police Manual and associated service rules, such awards are typically reserved for non-gazetted officers or officers below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP). Officers of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police and above are Gazetted Officers; their performance and 'good service' are recognized through Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs), promotions, and specific medals or commendations (such as the Police Medal for Meritorious Service), rather than the 'Good Service Marks' system used for subordinate ranks. Therefore, the statement that officers of and above the rank of DySP are eligible for Good Service Marks is False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: A Police Officer who is acquitted by a court of law in a criminal case can still be punished in respect of the same matter by a Disciplinary Authority through Departmental Proceedings/ Departmental Enquiry.
A)
True
B)
False
In service jurisprudence and under the rules governing departmental proceedings (including those applicable to the Mizoram Police), there is a clear distinction between a 'Criminal Trial' and 'Departmental Proceedings'.
1. **Standard of Proof**: A criminal court requires proof 'beyond reasonable doubt' to convict an accused. In contrast, a Departmental Enquiry operates on the principle of 'preponderance of probability' (the balance of probabilities). Therefore, an officer may be acquitted by a court because the evidence was not sufficient for a criminal conviction, but the same evidence may still be sufficient to prove misconduct for disciplinary purposes.
2. **Nature of Proceedings**: A criminal trial determines the guilt or innocence of a person regarding a crime against the state/society, whereas a departmental proceeding determines whether the officer violated the conduct rules of the service.
3. **Legal Precedent**: It is a well-settled legal principle (upheld by various High Courts and the Supreme Court of India) that an acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically bar the Disciplinary Authority from proceeding with or punishing the employee for the same set of facts, provided the proceedings are conducted fairly and in accordance with the rules of natural justice.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: Suo moto disclosure of information by a public authority is prohibited.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: Deputy Inspector General of Police is the Disciplinary Authority for sub-Inspector of Police.
A)
True
B)
False
According to the administrative hierarchy and disciplinary rules outlined in the Mizoram Police Manual, 2005, and the corresponding State Service Rules, the Disciplinary Authority for a Sub-Inspector (SI) of Police is typically the Superintendent of Police (SP) of the district or the equivalent authority at the Police Headquarters. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) is a higher-ranking officer who generally acts as the Appellate Authority for decisions made by the SP, or as the Disciplinary Authority for higher-ranking officers (such as Inspectors). Therefore, stating that the DIG is the primary Disciplinary Authority for a Sub-Inspector is incorrect.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-IV
State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: An applicant making request for information shall be required to give a reason for requesting the information.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
