TN not to suspend staff on day they retire

TN not to suspend staff on day they retire

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Chennai:31.10.2021

The state government has issued orders to its departments to take a decision on the departmental action against erring staff three months prior to the date of their superannuation to avoid suspension on the date of their retirement.

In cases, where charges have been framed and disciplinary authority is of the view that withholding pension under the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978, would suffice for the delinquency committed, the authority may allow the staff to retire, said an order. It will not be however applicable in cases where employees are facing criminal cases or probe by the directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption.

Any failure on the part of the disciplinary authority to issue final orders three months before the date of retirement of a delinquent officer will be viewed seriously and it will entail severe action against the officials responsible for dragging on the case to the date of retirement of the staff.

It will not be applicable in cases where employees are facing criminal cases or probe by the directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption