(a) whether lateral entry of defence officers especially Short Service Commissioned Officers into Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service is not taken into account and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the manner in which the Government plans to rehabilitate such officers after a career in the defence forces;
(c) whether the earlier provision of lateral side stepping into civil services has been sidelined for defence officers; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?