1. Whether the divisional superintendent who is a witness or a party in the case can issue charge sheet to an employee, to whom he is disciplinary authority
Ans: No. In such cases an adhoc disciplinary authority must be appointed.(DG,P&T memo No6/641/64-Disc dated 27-01-65)
2. Whether any punishment can be imposed with retrospective effect.
Ans: No. No penalty can be imposed retrospectively; it can only be prospective, either from the date of issue of punishment order or from a prospective date
3. Whether the punishment of reduction of pay awarded under Rule 16 will affect pension?
Ans: No. Any punishment awarded under rule 16 should not affect pension. But if an inquiry as specified under Rule 16(1)(b) is conducted such a punishment can be imposed.
Ans: No. In such cases an adhoc disciplinary authority must be appointed.(DG,P&T memo No6/641/64-Disc dated 27-01-65)
2. Whether any punishment can be imposed with retrospective effect.
Ans: No. No penalty can be imposed retrospectively; it can only be prospective, either from the date of issue of punishment order or from a prospective date
3. Whether the punishment of reduction of pay awarded under Rule 16 will affect pension?
Ans: No. Any punishment awarded under rule 16 should not affect pension. But if an inquiry as specified under Rule 16(1)(b) is conducted such a punishment can be imposed.