Scope of the expression 'grave misconduct

(1) Scope of the expression 'grave misconduct'. - The term `grave misconduct' used in Article 351-A of CSR [Rule 9, CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972] is wide enough to include `corrupt practices'. In cases where the charge of corruption is proved after pension has been sanctioned, action to withhold or withdraw pension may be taken under Article 351-A ibid [Rule 9, CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972]. The property or pecuniary resources in respect of which the departmental or judicial proceedings are instituted under Article 351-A, CSR or Rule 9 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, should have been in possession of the person concerned or of any other person on his behalf at any time within the period of four 1/30/2019 CHAPTER http://persmin.nic.in/pension/rules/pencomp2.htm#Regulation%20of%20claims%20to%20pension%20or%20family%20pension 9/21 years before the institution of such proceedings, if the same were not instituted while the officer was on duty either before his retirement or during re-employment. [G.I., M.F., O.M. No. F. 5 (75)-E. V/59, dated the 28th August, 1959 and the 6th October, 1960 and No. 5 (4)-E. V (A)/78, dated the 28th June, 1978.] Instructions contained above issued with reference to Article 351-A of CSR will continue to apply in relation to action under Rule 9 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, which has replaced Article 351-A of CSR subject to modification made. [G.I., M.F., O.M. No. 5 (4)-E, V (A)/78, dated the 28th June, 1978.]