Disciplinary Proceedings Upheld as Rule 14(24) Deadline Not Mandatory: Delhi HC

Vijai Prakash Shukla Vs UOI & Anr. (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court examined a writ petition challenging an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) which had declined to interfere with disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner and directed completion of the inquiry within six months. The primary issues before the Court were whether non-compliance with the time limits under Rule 14(24) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 would vitiate the disciplinary proceedings, and whether the charge memorandum was invalid due t...