In
a case in which disciplinary action against a village officer was contemplated,
action could not be taken even though the enquiry against him was over, because
the connected files were taken by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in some other
connection and there was delay in taking disciplinary action against the
village officer. It has been suggested that in cases where the connected
records are required simultaneously by the Anti-Corruption Bureau and also the
Department, Photostat copies of the relevant papers may be taken by the
Department for pursuing further action. The question has been examined
carefully. Photostatting of records or files will not be required in each and
every case that is under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau as the
same records will not be simultaneously required in all cases both by the
Department concerned and the Anti-Corruption Bureau. If in any disciplinary
proceedings, the receipt of files taken by the Anti-Corruption Bureau cannot be
awaited and further action is urgently called for without loss of time, the
Departments or Collectors may obtain authenticated extracts or Photostat copies
of the relevant portions of the record with a view to dispose of pending
disciplinary cases or any other urgent matter which cannot wait till the return
of files by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
