CHAPTER 1 - Border Roads Organisation

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14. The fact that TA/DA is admissible to police parties deployed on the duty to apprehend/
escort deserters will also be mentioned on each apprehension roll for information and necessary
action of police authorities.
Outstanding Dues
15. A statement of dues outstanding against the deserter will invariably be recorded on the
reverse of deserter declaration form (IAFD-918) when forwarded by unit to GREF Centre. This
statement will include all amounts on account of regimental dues and recoveries outstanding on
any other account including Mess, Canteen and also the amount of Pay & allces due to him
(details of such recoveries will be shown under separate heading). In case this statement is not
recorded, it will be assumed that no dues are outstanding against the deserter. It will be the
responsibility of the OC Unit concerned if subsequently any dues of the Govt comes to light
against the deserter/absentee after he is discharged/dismissed by the competent disciplinary
authority.
Removal of Deserter from Service/Desertion Roll
16. If the deserter does not return to duty or is not apprehended within a reasonable time
after the issue of apprehension roll, disciplinary action should be initiated against him by the
competent authority under Rule 14 of CCS (CC&A) Rules, 1965, and charge sheet served on the
individual at his last known/permanent address on records
17. The entire procedure prescribed in the CCS (CC&A) Rules 1965 including the serving of
“SHOW CAUSE NOTICE”, should be scrupulously followed. Thereafter suitable punishment
may be awarded in terms of Rule 11 CCS (CC&A) Rules, 1965.
18. Procedure for holding ex parte enquiry- whenever an official continues to remain absent
from duty or overstays leave without permission and his movements are not known or he fails to
reply to officials communications, the disciplinary authority may initiate action under Rule 14 of
the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965. In all such case, the Competent Authority should, by a Registered
A.D letter addressed to the official at his last known address, issue a charge-sheet in the form
prescribed for the purpose and call upon the official to submit a written statement of defence
within a reasonable period to be specified by that authority (normally) this should be within 10
days from the date of receipt of charge sheet/delivering the letter). If the letter is received
undelivered or if the letter having been delivered the official does not submit a written statement
of defence on or before the specified date or at a subsequent stage does not appears in person
before the inquiry officer or otherwise, fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of CCS
(CC&A) Rules, 1965, the inquiring authority may hold an ex parte inquiry, duly complying with
the procedures as prescribed in Rule 14 of the CCS (CC&A) Rules, 1965
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