Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules, 1958: Key Points and Procedures for Disciplinary Proceedings

100 important points regarding the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules, 1958.

1. The Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules, 1958 govern the classification, control, and disciplinary proceedings of civil servants in the state of Rajasthan.
2. These rules apply to all civil servants in the state of Rajasthan, except those who are governed by specific rules.
3. The rules define various terms such as “appointing authority,” “competent authority,” “disciplinary authority,” etc.
4. The rules define different types of punishments that can be imposed on a civil servant, including censure, withholding of increments or promotion, reduction in rank, etc.
5. The rules require that the appointing authority maintains a record of the service history of each civil servant.
6. The rules require that a civil servant be given a notice of the charges against him/her before initiating disciplinary proceedings.
7. The rules specify the procedure for conducting an inquiry into the charges against a civil servant.
8. The rules require that the inquiry be conducted by an inquiry officer who is impartial and has no personal interest in the matter.
9. The rules specify the powers of the inquiry officer, including the power to summon witnesses and examine evidence.
10. The rules require that the civil servant be given a reasonable opportunity to defend himself/herself during the inquiry.
11. The rules require that the inquiry officer submit a report of the inquiry to the disciplinary authority.
12. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a punishment on a civil servant.
13. The rules require that the punishment be proportionate to the gravity of the misconduct.
14. The rules require that the civil servant be given a copy of the inquiry report and the order imposing the punishment.
15. The rules specify the procedure for filing an appeal against the order imposing a punishment.
16. The rules require that the appeal be filed within a specified period.
17. The rules specify the authority to whom the appeal has to be filed.
18. The rules require that the appellate authority give the civil servant a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
19. The rules specify the powers of the appellate authority, including the power to set aside, modify or confirm the order imposing the punishment.
20. The rules require that the appellate authority communicate its decision to the civil servant.
21. The rules specify the procedure for review of an order passed by the disciplinary or appellate authority.
22. The rules require that the review petition be filed within a specified period.
23. The rules specify the authority to whom the review petition has to be filed.
24. The rules require that the review petition be accompanied by a statement of grounds.
25. The rules require that the review petition be disposed of by the same authority that passed the original order or by a higher authority.
26. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty during the pendency of an appeal or review petition.
27. The rules require that the civil servant be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause before imposing the penalty.
28. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty after the civil servant has retired or resigned from service.
29. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is under suspension.
30. The rules require that the disciplinary authority review the suspension of a civil servant at regular intervals.
31. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on leave.
32. The rules require that the disciplinary authority be satisfied that the civil servant has been informed of the charges against him/her before imposing a penalty.
33. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is posted outside the state of Rajasthan. 34

34. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on deputation.
35. The rules require that the disciplinary authority of the parent department of the civil servant be consulted before imposing a penalty on a civil servant on deputation.
36. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on foreign service.
37. The rules require that the disciplinary authority of the parent department of the civil servant be consulted before imposing a penalty on a civil servant on foreign service.
38. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on training.
39. The rules require that the civil servant be informed of the charges against him/her before the commencement of the training.
40. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on probation.
41. The rules require that the civil servant be informed of the charges against him/her before the expiry of the probation period.
42. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on a temporary appointment.
43. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on a contractual appointment.
44. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on a deputation appointment.
45. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on an ad hoc appointment.
46. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on a promotion post.
47. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty on a civil servant who is on a deputation post.
48. The rules require that the disciplinary authority record the reasons for imposing a penalty on a civil servant.
49. The rules require that the disciplinary authority consider the entire record of service of the civil servant before imposing a penalty.
50. The rules specify the procedure for withholding increments of a civil servant.
51. The rules require that the order withholding increments be communicated to the civil servant.
52. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of reduction in rank.
53. The rules require that the civil servant be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause before imposing a penalty of reduction in rank.
54. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of compulsory retirement.
55. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of removal from service.
56. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of dismissal from service.
57. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of recovery from pay and allowances.
58. The rules require that the civil servant be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause before imposing a penalty of recovery from pay and allowances.
59. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of suspension.
60. The rules require that the suspension order be reviewed at regular intervals.
61. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of demotion.
62. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of fine.
63. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of withholding of promotion.
64. The rules require that the order withholding promotion be communicated to the civil servant.
65. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of stoppage at an efficiency bar.
66. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of reversion.
67. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of forfeiture of past service.
68. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of reduction to a lower stage in the time scale of pay.
69. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of withholding of annual increment.
70. The rules require that the order withholding annual increment be communicated to the civil servant.
71. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of removal of service benefits.
72. The rules require that the civil servant

73. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of censure.
74. The rules require that the order of censure be communicated to the civil servant.
75. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of warning.
76. The rules require that the warning be communicated to the civil servant.
77. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of withholding or withdrawing a privilege.
78. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of stoppage of promotion for a specified period.
79. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of suspension of promotion for a specified period.
80. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of stoppage at the efficiency bar without cumulative effect.
81. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of suspension for a period not exceeding 30 days.
82. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of censure in writing.
83. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of withholding increments of pay for a specified period with or without cumulative effect.
84. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of reduction to a lower time-scale of pay, grade, post, or service.
85. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of withholding promotion for a specified period with or without cumulative effect.
86. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of demotion to a lower grade or post or to a lower time-scale of pay for a specified period.
87. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of recovery of pecuniary loss caused to the government.
88. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of suspension of promotion for a specified period without cumulative effect.
89. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of stoppage of increments of pay for a specified period without cumulative effect.
90. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of withholding or withdrawing a pension or part thereof.
91. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of reduction in the amount of pension.
92. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of debarring from future employment.
93. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of removal from service which shall not disqualify from future employment.
94. The rules specify the procedure for imposing a penalty of dismissal from service which shall ordinarily disqualify from future employment.
95. The rules require that the civil servant be informed of the penalty imposed upon him/her and the reasons for such imposition.
96. The rules require that the civil servant be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal against the order imposing a penalty.
97. The rules specify the procedure for filing an appeal against the order imposing a penalty.
98. The rules require that the appeal be filed within 30 days of the receipt of the order imposing a penalty.
99. The rules specify the authority to whom an appeal shall be filed.
100. The rules specify the procedure for dealing with an appeal against the order imposing a penalty.

References:

1. Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules, 1958 – http://www.dop.rajasthan.gov.in/writereaddata/orderAndCirulars/19580622.pdf
2. Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Amendment Rules, 2017 – http://www.dop.rajasthan.gov.in/writereaddata/orderAndCirulars/20170508.pdf