1000 TIT BITS ON DISCIPLINE -101
366. Change of headquarters during suspension
The headquarters of a GS under suspension can be changed by the competent authority if the Government will not have to bear extra-expenditure like TA etc. Also, the change of headquarters should not create difficulty in investigation, inquiry, etc.
367. Communication of reasons for suspension
Normally, an order of suspension contains the reasons for suspension, like the pendency of a disciplinary case against the GS, investigation of a criminal case, etc. But when a GS is suspended for contemplated disciplinary proceedings, he has no chance of knowing the exact reasons for his suspension. These will be known when a charge-sheet is issued to him within the prescribed period of 3 months. If the charge-sheet is not issued within 3 months, the Disciplinary authority should communicate to the GS the reasons for his suspension so that the GS can prefer an appeal within 45 days. The time-limit of 45 days will count from the date on which the reasons for suspension are communicated.
368. Resignation during suspension
The resignation of a GS under suspension is not generally accepted. If the alleged offences do not involve moral turpitude, or the quantum of evidence is not enough to justify his removal or dismissal, or the proceedings are going to be protracted involving huge expenditure, the competent authority may accept the resignation (For Group C and D employees, approval of the Head of the Department i.e. PMG/CPMG is required; for Group A and Group B officers, approval of the Minister)
369. Reporting suspension made by the lower authority to the appropriate authority
If the suspension order is issued by any authority lower than the appointing authority, the suspending authority should immediately report to the appointing authority the circumstances in which the order was made.
Rule 10 (1) of CCS(CCA) Rules. Rule 14 of P&T Manual Vol. III.
370. Deemed suspension is to be ordered by the appointing authority only.
Rule 10 (2) & (4) of CCS (CCA) Rules.
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