Termination of Service: THE INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (PROBATION) RULES, 1954

Section 12. Discharge of a probationer:- A probationer shall be liable to be discharged from Service or, as the case may be ,reverted to the permanent post on which he holds a lien or would hold a lien, had it not been suspended under the rules applicable to him, prior to his appointment to the Service, if-

(a) he fails to pass the re-examination under rule 9; or

(b) if the Central Government is satisfied that the probationer was ineligible for recruitment to the Service or is unsuitable for being a member of the Service; or

(c) in the opinion of the Central Government he has willfully neglected his probationary studies or duties; or

(d) he is found lacking in qualities of mind and character needed for the Service; or

(e) he fails to comply with any of the provisions of these rules. Provided that except in a case falling under clause (a) above, the Central Government shall hold a summary enquiry before passing an order under these rules.