Thursday 31 October 2019

FAQs on the time limit for disposal of disciplinary cases

What   is the time   limit   for   charged officer   to submit   his written statement of defence on charge sheet?

It is 15 days, which can be further extended by a period not exceeding 15 days at a time for reasons to be recorded in writing by the Disciplinary Authority or any other authority authorized by the Disciplinary Authority on his behalf. The overall limit for filing of reply should not be extended beyond 45 days from the receipt of the articles of charge by the charged officer. [Sub Rule 4 in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]

What is the time limit for producing requisite documents claimed by charged officer during?

Sub rule (13) in Rule 14 provides for producing the documents or issue of non-availability certificate within a period of one month of the receipt of such requisition.

What  is  the  time  period  for  the  Presenting Officer   to  produce the evidence by which  he proposes to prove  the articles of charge if the Government Servant fails to appear within the specified time or refuses or omits  to plead?

It is 30 days. [Sub rule (11) in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]

What  is  the  time  period  for  inspecting the  documents produced by Presenting Officer  for the purpose of preparing his defence?

Within five days of the order passed by Inquiring Authority, which can be further extended not exceeding 5 days. [Sub rule (11) (i) in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]

What is the notice period for production of any documents, which are in   possession of   Government but   not   mentioned in   the   list   of documents served with the charge sheet but a request in this regard is made by the Charged Officer?

The Inquiring Authority can allow a time of 10 days for the purpose, which can further be extended by not exceeding 10 days. [Sub rule (11) (iii) in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]

What   is  the  time   limit   provided    for  adjournment before   close   of  the case  for  Presenting    Officer   to  produce   evidences not  included    in  the list  given  to  Charged   officer   or  Inquiring   Authority himself   call  for  new evidence   or recall  and  reexamine   any witness?

Such adjournment   is done for 3 clear days excluding the day of adjournment and the day to which the inquiry is adjourned.   [Sub rule 15 in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]

What is the time limit for completing    the inquiry   and submit   report   by Inquiring   Authority?

In terms  of  notification   No  G.S.R.  548  (E)  dated  02.06.2017,  the  Inquiring Authority   should  conclude  the  inquiry  and  submit  his report within  6 months from  the  date  of receipt  of order  of his appointment.   An  additional  time  not exceeding   six months  for completing  the inquiry can be allowed  at a time on the   basis   of  sufficient   and  good   reasons,   to  be  recorded   in  writing   by Disciplinary  Authority  [Sub rule (24) in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA)  Rules,  1965]

Whether     time    limit    of   6   months     decided    vide    notification      dated 02.06.2017   is also   applicable    to cases   where   Inquiring    Authority    was appointed    prior to the 02.06.2017?

Yes.  Ideally  such  cases  should  have  been  completed,   as  per the time  limit prescribed   in the said notification,  if those  cases  are still pending,  the period of six  months  for  completing  the  inquiry  can  be reckoned  w.ef.  02.06.2017 and extension should be sought, if required.

What is the time limit for furnishing    written   representation     by charged officer   on the advice of UPSC?

It is 15 days from the receipt of the copy of advice of UPSC by the charged officer.  [Sub rule (3)(b) in Rule 15 of CCS (CCA)  Rules,  1965]

What   is the   time   limit   for   sending    proposal    to eve for first   stage advice?

If vigilance angle is involved in any complaint, this case should be referred to CVC   for   their   1st stage   advice within   one   month of   the   receipt   of investigation report. If vigilance angle is not involved, the case should be put up to disciplinary authority for taking a decision to initiate disciplinary action under  CCS  (CCA)  Rules within  one  month from  the  date  of  receipt of investigation  report.  [DoP&T's  O.M.  No.  425/04/2012-AVD-IV (A) dated 29.11.2012]

What is the time limit  to put up the case to Disciplinary Authority after receipt  of  first  stage  advice  of  CVC for  taking  a decision to  initiate disciplinary proceeding?

Within one month of the receipt of first stage advice of CVC. [Do P&T's O.M. No. 425/04/2012-AVD-IV(A) dated 29.11.2012]

What is the time limit to issue a charge sheet to Charged Officer once a decision is taken by Disciplinary Authority to initiate disciplinary proceeding?

The charge sheet should be issued to Charged Officer within a week from the date of receipt of the decision of Disciplinary Authority. [ DoP&T's O.M. No. 425/04/2012-AVD-IV(A) dated 29.11.2012]


What is the time limit for seeking representation of Charged Officer on inquiry report and disagreement of Disciplinary Authority, if any on it?

The Charged Officer may be allowed 15 days to submit, if he so desires, his written representation or submission to the Disciplinary authority. [DoP&T's O.M. No. 11012/13/85-Estt.(A) dated 29.06.1989]

Question: What  is  the  time  limit  for  seeking second  stage  advice  of  CVC,  if required or to UPSC for their advice?

It should be sent to CVC or UPSC within one month from the date of receipt of representation of Charged Officer on Inquiry Report. (CVC's circular No.000/VGL/18 datd 23.05.2000)

Question: What is the time limit for concluding major penalty proceeding?

Answer:   It should be completed within 18 months from the date of issue of the charge sheet to Charged Officer. [DoP&T's O.M. No. 372/3/2007-AVD-1I1(VoI.10) dated 14.10.2013]

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