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The standard of proof required is that of preponderance of probability and not proof beyond reasonable doubt.
VIOLATION OF RULE 20 OF THE AIS(CONDUCT) RULES, 1968 REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES IS A GOOD AND SUFFICIENT REASON FOR TAKING DISCIPLINARY ACTION
GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR ADHERING THE TIME LIMITS OF COMPLETION OF VARIOUS STAGES OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR EXPEDITIOUS DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED UNDER RULE 8(20) OF THE AIS(D&A) RULES
PROCEDURE FOR INTIMATION OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OFFICERS OF THE ALL INDIA SERVICES SERVING UNDER THE GOVT. OF INDIA
proceedings cannot be said to be of quasi-criminal in nature
the rules of procedure for a Court need not be observed and the rules of evidence need not be strictly followed
proceedings are subject to rules of natural justice
Union of India Versus Sardar Bahadur
The Public Servants (Inquiries) Act, 1850
Can a charged officer be acquitted of the charges even without putting up any defence at all?
What is the concept of burden of proof?