Preventive measures to avert contributory negligence in Post Offices | Department Of Post

Preventive measures to avert contributory negligence in Post Offices

Normal procedure done in r/o contributory negligence

👉Sending officers to obtain confession statements or by sending memos & seeking explanation

👉Then show cause will be issued to credit the share voluntarily without prejudice to departmental action

👉Some may opt for credit

👉Many refused to credit and face further proceedings

👉Rule 16 charge memo will be issued Normal procedure done....

👉Normally submitting reply citing the extenuating circumstances that led to omission and a request for exoneration

👉DA use to say the representation is not Satisfactory and imposed recovery

👉Appeal, in general, is normally rejected

👉80% of the contributory negligence cases are processed like this

Tips to safeguard...

👉Whenever seeking statement, one should demand to see the vouchers or records

👉One has every right to ask time to give his statement

👉After giving a statement, a copy of the same must be taken

👉If refuses time, one may say that he want to pursue the records, consults necessary rules

👉To avoid false report as if refused to give statement, the official should send his representation to DA through proper channel

👉As per law, nobody should be forced to testify against himself and refusal to give 

👉statements could not be construed as misconduct

👉The statement is the most vital factor and one should be very careful

👉Always consult knowledgeable persons before giving Statements

👉Always see the documents at first and ascertain your role before defending the case

👉ensure that whether were you on duty on the

👉Pursue documents and find out whether the same were handled by you

👉Check rules find out the extent of your negligence

👉Never write a statement as per the officer’s dictation

👉Consult knowledgeable people before giving a Statement and act on his advice to avoid complications

👉Never trust the officers /administration

👉Always take notes on the evidences & take copies of your statement.

👉If Rulel6 is issued, make a request to pursue all the documents

👉If DA is relying on other’s statements, seek Oral inquiry. If refuses, don’t worry it will be helpful for legal remedy

👉Submission of proper representation will help while approaching CAT for remedy

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