### **MEMORANDUM FOR INITIATION OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS UNDER RULE 14 OF THE CCS (CCA) RULES, 1965** --- **[Office Name]** [Department Name] [Office Address] No: [File/Reference Number] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, **[Name of the Official]** [Designation] [Office/Division] ### **Subject: Memorandum for Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings Under Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 for Violation of Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964** **Reference:** 1. **Rule 15(1)(c) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964** 2. **DoPT OM No. 11013/11/2007-Estt(A) dated 13.11.2007** 3. **DoPT OM No. 11013/11/2016-Estt(A) dated 05.08.2019** 4. **DoPT OM No. 11013/8/2011-Estt(A) dated 09.06.2011** 5. **DoPT Circular No. 11013/11/2019-Estt(A) dated 20.12.2019** 6. **Show-Cause Notice No. [Reference No.] dated [DD/MM/YYYY]** 7. **Final Order No. [Reference No.] dated [DD/MM/YYYY]** --- **WHEREAS** it has been established that you, **[Name of the Official]**, **[Designation]**, have continued to hold the elective office of **[Specify Post]** in **[Specify Organization]** beyond the prescribed limit of **two terms or five years**, in violation of **Rule 15(1)(c) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964**. **WHEREAS** a **Show-Cause Notice** was issued to you vide reference **[Show-Cause Notice No.] dated [DD/MM/YYYY]**, directing you to explain why disciplinary action should not be initiated against you for continuing in the elective office without obtaining prior sanction from the Government. **WHEREAS** despite receiving a **Final Order** vide reference **[Final Order No.] dated [DD/MM/YYYY]**, directing you to step down from the position and comply with the government regulations, you have failed to comply with the directives within the stipulated time. **NOW, THEREFORE**, in exercise of the powers conferred under **Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965**, **disciplinary proceedings** are **hereby initiated** against you on the following **Articles of Charge**: --- ### **ARTICLE OF CHARGE – I** That the said **[Name of the Official]**, **[Designation]**, while functioning in **[Office Name]**, continued to hold the elective office of **[Specify Post]** in **[Specify Organization]** beyond the permissible tenure of two terms or five years, in contravention of **Rule 15(1)(c) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964**, thereby violating official conduct rules. This act constitutes **misconduct** and **non-compliance with the government’s directives**, warranting disciplinary action under **Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965**. --- ### **ARTICLE OF CHARGE – II** That the said **[Name of the Official]**, **[Designation]**, despite receiving explicit instructions through a **Show-Cause Notice** and **Final Order**, failed to step down from the elective position, demonstrating willful disobedience of lawful orders, amounting to **insubordination and misconduct** under the provisions of **Rule 3(1)(i), (ii), and (iii) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964**. This act constitutes **serious indiscipline**, warranting action under **Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965**. --- ### **ARTICLE OF CHARGE – III** That the said **[Name of the Official]**, **[Designation]**, by holding an elective office for more than the permitted duration, **failed to uphold the integrity and neutrality of the civil services**, thereby violating **Rule 3(1)(iii) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964**, which mandates that every government servant shall maintain absolute integrity, devotion to duty, and do nothing unbecoming of a government servant. This act amounts to **grave misconduct** and calls for disciplinary action under **Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965**. --- ### **STATEMENT OF IMPUTATIONS** The aforementioned acts and omissions by **[Name of the Official]**, **[Designation]**, are in **clear violation of Rule 15(1)(c) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964**, as well as **instructions issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) from time to time** regarding government servants holding elective offices. By failing to comply with these directives, **the official has acted against the interest of the government**, warranting **major penalty proceedings under Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965**. --- ### **ACTION TO BE TAKEN** 1. **Appointment of Inquiry Officer & Presenting Officer** - An **Inquiry Officer** will be appointed to conduct the departmental inquiry. - A **Presenting Officer** will represent the case before the Inquiry Officer. 2. **Submission of Written Defense** - You are directed to **submit your written defense within 10 days** from the date of receipt of this memorandum. - If no defense is submitted, the case will proceed **ex-parte**. 3. **Suspension Pending Inquiry (If Required)** - As per **Rule 10 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965**, you may be **placed under suspension** if your continued presence in service is deemed detrimental to the inquiry. 4. **Final Decision** - Upon completion of the inquiry, disciplinary action may result in any of the following **major penalties** as per **Rule 11 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965**: - **Censure** - **Withholding of promotion** - **Reduction to a lower post** - **Compulsory retirement** - **Removal or dismissal from service** --- This memorandum is issued with the approval of the **Competent Authority**. **[Name & Designation]** [Disciplinary Authority] [Department/Office Name]