1991 (3) TMI 391

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..... Enquiry Officer submitted his report on November 14, 1981 finding the respondent guilty of misconduct. The report was submitted to the disciplinary authority which passed an order of punishment as late as on January 30, 1983. This order of punishment underwent some modifications by the appellate authority on August 12, 1985 and July 9, 1986 The Central Administrative Tribunal quashed all the th .....

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..... isciplinary officer feels that it is not possible to adhere to the time-limit, a report should be made regarding the additional period needed for completing the same. That has also not been done in this case. But this itself indicates that the three months limit indicated is relaxable if the circumstances justify it. It cannot be treated as a condition, non-compliance with which will invalidate th .....

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