Only Chief Secretary Or Administrative Reforms Department Can Order Joint Inquiry Against Delinquents From Different Departments: Rajasthan High Court

In a recent judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, the validity of disciplinary proceedings initiated against a government employee, Tulcha Ram, was questioned. The case dealt with the issue of jurisdiction and competence of the Department of Personnel to initiate the proceedings, as the petitioner’s disciplinary authority is the Secretary of the Finance Department. The judgment sheds light on the interpretation of Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules,…