148. Knowledge Spectrum – Discipline – DEFENCE ASSISTANT 64.
188. Who can be appointed as Defence Assistant?
Rule 14(8) of the CCA Rules provides for appointment of any one of the following as a Defence Assistant, subject to certain conditions: (a) A Government servant (b) Legal practitioner (c) Retired Government Servant
189. What are the conditions relating to appointment of a serving Government Servant as Defence Assistant?
Following are the conditions for appointment of serving Government Servant as Defence Assistant
(a) The Government servant concerned must be posted in any office at the Headquarters of the CO or in any office where the inquiry is being held
(b) The person so appointed must not have three pending cases:
190. Can a Government Servant under suspension be appointed as Defence Assistant?
DG P&T letter No. 201/5/75-Disc.ll dated 3 Jul 1975 provides that a Government Servant under suspension can also be allowed to function as Defence Assistant. The reasoning given in support of the above decision is that merely by being under suspension, one has not ceased to be a Government Servant. The above letter refers to a decision of the Kerala High Court, without giving the details of the judgment.
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