JAMMU, Mar 21: Central Administrative Tribunal Bench comprising Rajinder Singh Doda (Member-J) and Ram Mohan Johri (Member-A) while hearing a case titled Bimla Devi Versus General Administration Department has stopped the salary of Secretary, General Administration Department and issued bailable warrants against Director School Education Jammu and Chief Education Officer Poonch.
Previously, respondents were granted last and final opportunity to file their written statement vide orders dated 21.11.2024, 19.12.2024 and 11.02.2025 but they failed to comply with the orders thereby showing blatant disregard for the authority of the court.
Moreover, despite clear directions, the respondents failed to remain virtually present before the court through video-conferencing to explain why the reply was not filed thereby further aggravating their non-compliance.
In view of respondents’ deliberate and willful non-compliance, the CAT has passed the order of stopping the salary of Secretary, General Administration Department with immediate effect till further orders. The DDO concerned has been directed to ensure that the salary of officer is not released.
Further, the Chief Secretary has been directed to initiate departmental inquiry against the Secretary, GAD for his failure to comply with the orders of the court.
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