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Officer T, City Treasurer of Northville City, is investigated for irregular procurement in the city hall. The Civil Service Commission issues preventive suspension for 100 days, with pay, pending investigation. After 110 days, the CSC issues a dismissal for grave misconduct. The dismissal is reversed on appeal, and the CSC orders reinstatement to the same position. The local government withholds back salaries for the preventive-suspension period. (a) Identify the governing doctrine on preventive suspension during administrative investigations and its effect on compensation. (b) If reinstatement is ordered, determine whether Officer T is entitled to back salaries for the preventive-suspension period and explain why.