D&A Rule No.14: Special Procedure In Certain Cases

14.  Special Procedure in Certain Cases:-

Notwithstanding anything contained in Rules 9 to 13 –

(i)   Where any penalty is imposed on a Railway servant on the ground of conduct which has led to his conviction on a criminal charge; or

(ii)  Where the disciplinary authority is satisfied, for reasons to be recorded by it in writing, that it is not reasonably practicable to hold an inquiry in the manner provided in these rules; or

(iii) Where the President is satisfied that in the interest of the security of the State, it is not expedient to hold an inquiry in the manner provided in these rules; the disciplinary authority may consider the circumstances of the case and make such orders thereon as it deems fit:

Provided that the Railway servant may be given an opportunity of making representation on the penalty proposed to be imposed before any order is made in a case falling under clause (i) above:

Provided further that the Commission shall be consulted before any orders are made in any case under this rule where such consultation is necessary.

[Ref: RBE No.133/2017, No.E(D&A)2017 RG6-21, 18.09.2017]