The Indian Foreign Service (Recruitment, Cadre, Seniority and Promotion), Rules, 1961
8. Power to abolish posts or hold posts in abeyance:-
(1) The Central Government may abolish or hold in abeyance any permanent Cadre Posts:
Provided that no such post shall be abolished or held in abeyance, if an officer is already confirmed against such a post and the said office is not simultaneously provided with a lien in a similar or higher post.
(2) The Central Government may abolish or hold in abeyance at any time any temporary Cadre post.
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