Departmental Appeal

TO: THE appellate_authority_title, department_name, department_location

DEPARTMENTAL APPEAL UNDER THE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS (EFFICIENCY AND DISCIPLINE) RULES

Subject: Departmental Appeal against the order dated order_date issued by inquiring_officer_designation

Appellant: appellant_name Designation: designation Grade / BPS: grade Department: department_name Date of Order Appealed Against: order_date

Respectfully submitted:

1. The Appellant files this Departmental Appeal against the order dated order_date passed by inquiring_officer_designation in inquiry_reference, which imposed the penalty of penalty_imposed on the Appellant. This Appeal is filed within the time prescribed under the Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules.

2. The Appellant is a civil servant holding designation in grade with years_of_service years of continuous and meritorious service. Prior to the impugned order, the Appellant had an unblemished disciplinary record and enjoyed commendations for dedication to duty.

3. The Appellant was proceeded against under the Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules on the charge(s) of charges_detail. An inquiry was conducted by inquiring_officer_designation, during which the Appellant was given an opportunity to submit reply and witness statements.

4. The impugned order is challenged on the following grounds: appeal_grounds

5. The Appellant submits that the evidence on record does not substantiate the charge(s) against him. The inquiry officer's findings are findings_critique and not supported by the documentary evidence or witness testimonies recorded during the inquiry proceedings.

6. The penalty imposed is penalty_characterization. penalty_assessment The Appellant urges that the penalty should be reduced or remitted entirely in view of his length of service and clean record.

7. The Appellant has complied with all procedural requirements. The inquiry was conducted procedural_assessment. All statutory safeguards under the Rules have been observed.

8. Annexed hereto are copies of: (a) the impugned order dated order_date (Annexure-A); (b) the charge sheet and inquiry reference (Annexure-B); (c) replies to charges and evidence submitted before the inquiring officer (Annexures C-E); (d) service record and previous conduct certificates (Annexure-F); and (e) any other material in support of this Appeal.

9. The Appellant is prepared to furnish any additional information or clarification as may be required by the Appellate Authority.

LIMITATION: The present appeal is filed within the period of limitation prescribed by the parent statute, computed from the date of communication of the impugned order to the appellant. The certified copy of the impugned order has been obtained and is annexed.

PRAYER

(a) Allow the Departmental Appeal and set aside the impugned order dated order_date; (b) In the alternative, reduce the penalty to alternative_penalty; (c) Restore the Appellant to his original position with all consequential service benefits; (d) Direct reinstatement of service_restoration_items; and (e) Award any other relief deemed just and proper.

VERIFICATION

Verified on solemn affirmation at verification_place on this _____ day of _____, year, that the contents of this Appeal are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

_____________________________ appellant_name Appellant Through: _____________________________ counsel_name Counsel for the Appellant