Assam Government Mandates Charge Sheets for Suspended Employees Within 90 Days
MILITARY signal, reported in IN, from sentinelassam.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: India, Guwahati, Assam.
What Happened
The Assam government has mandated that disciplinary authorities must serve a charge sheet or memorandum of charges to suspended state employees within 90 days, as per a new order issued by the Department of Personnel under Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. This order, which supersedes an earlier February 2020 memo, aims to address delays in legal proceedings by requiring disciplinary authorities to prepare charge sheets themselves rather than waiting for subordinate offices to submit drafts. It also mandates periodic reviews of suspended cases every 90 days, with extensions only allowed in exceptional circumstances and must include a reasoned order. The government has directed that criminal cases involving bribery, corruption, or serious offenses should not be delayed pending police investigations, and all departments must submit monthly reports to track compliance.
Why it matters
This rule ensures timely legal accountability for suspended employees, reducing legal complications and preventing prolonged suspensions without charges. Suspended officers must receive charge sheets within 90 days, with extensions requiring written justification. The order also mandates payment of subsistence allowances and restricts unauthorized movement, ensuring compliance with Supreme Court guidelines from the Ajay Kumar Choudhary case. Monthly reports will help monitor adherence, with the Chief Secretary reviewing progress to address delays.
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