Section 8 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988
No member of the Group shall be at liberty—
- (a)to resign his appointment during the terms of his engagement; or
- (b)to withdraw himself from all or any of the duties of his appointment, except with the previous permission in writing of the prescribed authority.
Summary
- Members are not allowed to quit their jobs whenever they want during their term of service.
- Members are also not allowed to stop performing their assigned duties or withdraw from them.
- To resign or withdraw, a member must get permission first.
- This permission must be in writing and come from the authority defined in the rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I just give a two week notice and leave?
No, the law states you cannot resign during your term unless you have previous written permission from the prescribed authority.
2. Does this rule apply to all duties?
Yes, it covers resigning from the entire appointment and also withdrawing from any specific duty of the appointment.
3. Who gives the permission to leave?
Permission must be granted by the prescribed authority, which is the official designated by the government rules.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 8 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, what is required for a member to resign?
Q2.Section 8 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, prevents a member from doing what regarding their duties?
Q3.According to Section 8 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, when is a member at liberty to resign?
Q4.If a member of the Group wants to stop performing a specific duty they dislike, what must they do under Section 8 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988?