procedure for imposing minor penalty
5. What is the procedure for imposing minor penalty? The following are the steps involved in imposition of minor penalty: (a) A memorandum is issued together with a statement of imputations of misconduct or misbehavior. (b) Any documentary evidence in support of the charge may have to be annexed to the charge memorandum or made available to the delinquent official. (c) The delinquent official may be allowed time up to 10 days for submitting reply. (d) Any request for extension of time may be considered objectively subject to conditions of reasonableness (e) Any request for inspection of records or copies of documents may be allowed if its denial will amount to denial of reasonable opportunity (f) On examination of the reply of the charged officer, or on expiry of the time allowed for submitting reply, a reasoned order may be passed