Latest DoPT Orders 2023

No.DOPT- 1675409 362921
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
AVD(AVD-I/C-I)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 03 February, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Reviewing of guidelines for timely disposal of departmental proceedings against the officers of All India Services posted on Central Deputation – reg

The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to say that the timelines for departmental proceedings against the officers of All India Services posted on Central Deputation in respect of whom the proposals are received from concerned Ministries / Departments were last reviewed vide DoPT’s letter No. 106/7/2015-AVD.I (Part) dated 15/03/2017 in amendment of All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.

Timely disposal of departmental proceedings against the officers of All India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the State Government / UTs

2. In this context, with a view to streamline the processing of disciplinary proceeding cases, the following timelines have further been decided with the approval of the competent authority:

3. All Ministries / Departments are requested to ensure strict compliance of the above guidelines so that the disciplinary proceedings against the officers of All India Services may be processed in a time bound manner.

(Sign of Authority)
Manoj Gupta
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Latest DoPT Orders 2023

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 02 February 2023

No.DOPT- 1675343 662426
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
AVD(AVD-IB)

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Reviewing of guidelines for timely disposal of departmental proceedings against the officers of All India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the State Government / UTs – reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to say that the timelines for departmental proceedings against the officers of All India Services were last reviewed vide DoPT’s Letter No. 106/7/2015-AVD.I (Part) dated 15/03/2017 in amendment of All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969. With a view to streamline the processing of disciplinary proceedings (DP) against the officers of All India Services working in connection with the affairs of the State Government / UT, the following timelines/time frames are being stipulated:

2. In view of the introduction of time frames as elaborated above, all State Governments/UTs are advised to adopt the following measures, as contained in DoPT’s letter dated 15/03/2017 that was issued after amendment to All India Service (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969 and re-iterated herewith, so that the time frames can be strictly adhered to and the inquiry process can be completed expeditiously:-

1. All listed documents on the basis of which the proposed disciplinary proceeding is to be initiated must be in the Custody of the DA.
2. In case disciplinary proceedings are initiated simultaneously with criminal proceedings on the same set of charges, a copy of all the documents and files should be kept in the custody of the DA prior to handling over the records, in case the said records are to be submitted in a court of law. In this regard, CVC OM No. 3(v)/99/7 dated 6^th September, 1999 may be referred to.
3. Care may be taken to ensure that all listed documents are provided to the charged officer along with charge-sheet to enable him to submit his representation within the stipulated time.
4. The charge-sheet/ advice of UPSC served on the CO may clearly indicate that in the absence of a Statement of Defence or comments on the advice from the CO within the stipulated time frame as mentioned in Rule 8(5) and Rule 9(5) or a request from CO for extension of time, it would be assumed that the CO has no views to offer.
5. During the course of inquiry, where the CO seeks additional documents, the IO may decide on the relevance of the documents so sought expeditiously. The IO may be advised to procure the permitted additional documents from the custodian Departments in State Governments/UTs and supply of copies of documents to CO within one month. In case of delays at the level of the Departments in State Governments/UTs, the same may be brought to the notice of the DA by the IO to resolve the issue expeditiously and DA should issue a non-availability certificate with regard to the documents which are not available.
6. The time taken during the inquiry process may be regularly monitored and a register of all pending inquiries may be maintained. The IO should be advised to complete inquiry within six months. However, if he is unable to do so for any good and sufficient reasons, he should make a request for extension in terms of new sub-rule 8(25) to the DA well within the stipulated time frame. Every such  extension must be approved by the State Disciplinary Authority (SDA) before expiry of the six months time period.
7. The State Governments/UTs should appoint a Nodal Officer of the rank of Under Secretary, Government of India with contact details (mobile/ e-mail/fax) for effective coordination between the Central and the State Government/UT.

3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

(Sign of Authority)
Subodh Verma
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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