1. Question: What is the time limit for charged officer to submit his written statement of defence on charge sheet?
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Correct Answer: 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]
2. Question: What is the time limit for producing requisite documents claimed by charged officer during?
👁Answer
Correct Answer::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.
3. Question: 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?
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Correct Answer: It is 30 days. [Sub rule (11) in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]
4. Question: What is the time period for inspecting the documents produced by Presenting Officer for the purpose of preparing his defence?
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Correct Answer: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]
5. Question: 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?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: 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]
6. Question: 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?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: 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]
7. Question: 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?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: 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]
8.Question: What is the time limit for completing the inquiry and submit report by Inquiring Authority?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: 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, 19651
9. Question: 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?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: 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.e.f. 02.06.2017
and extension should be sought, if required.
10. Question: What is the time limit for furnishing written representation by charged officer on the advice of UPSC?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: 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]
11. Question: What is the time limit for sending proposal to CVC for first stage advice?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: If vigilance angle is involved in any complaint, this case should be referred to
CVC for their 1 st 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]
12. Question: 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?
👁Answer
Correct Answer:Within one month of the receipt of first stage advice of CVC. [DoP&T's O.M.
No. 425/04/2012-AVD-IV(A) dated 29.11.20121
13. Question: 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?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: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 29.11.20121
14. Question: What is the time limit for seeking representation of Charged Officer on inquiry report and disagreement of Disciplinary Authority, if any on it?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: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 29.06.19891
15. Question: What is the time limit for seeking second stage advice of CVC, if required or to UPSC for their advice?
👁Answer
Correct Answer: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.
000NGL/18 datd 23.05.2000)
16. Question: What is the time limit for concluding major penalty proceeding?
👁Answer
Correct 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-III (Vol.10)
dated 14.10.20131
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