CCA Rules

292 documents with key points and a PDF copy. Orders issued before 02-06-2014 are of the erstwhile combined State of Andhra Pradesh: check that they still apply in Telangana.

• Official Records Claiming of Privilege in Courts · 14 Apr 1958Claiming privilege for official records in courts — Sections 123, 124 and 162 of the Indian Evidence Act.
• Memo.No.4845 · 13 Feb 1960Departmental action vs. criminal prosecution — no parallel enquiry once a court takes cognisance.
• G.O.Ms.No.677 · 30 May 1961Consolidated instructions on dealing with corruption cases (on creation of the Anti-Corruption Bureau from 02-01-1961 and the Disciplinary Proceedings…
• Memo.No.4923 · 27 Dec 1961Government servants to assist the ACB / SPE as witnesses in laying traps.
• Memo.No.2083 · 22 Nov 1963Clear misappropriation and fraud cases to be referred to the Crime Branch, CID instead of the ACB.
• Memo.No.2568 · 27 Nov 1963Recovering loss from authorities who failed to follow disciplinary procedure — applies to past cases too.
• Memo.No.401 · 27 Feb 1965Circumstances in which suspension may be ordered (guidelines from Government of India).
• Memo.No.2044 · 17 Aug 1965Deemed suspension on detention — no automatic reinstatement on bail.
• Memo.No.1649 · 23 Sep 1965Disciplinary authority must apply its own mind — not rely on an intermediary officer's remarks.
• Memo.No.2598 · 25 Sep 1965Effect of acquittal by a criminal court on a major penalty already imposed.
• Memo.No.2676 · 20 May 1966Giving effect to a penalty of withholding increments when the employee is promoted during the penalty.
• Memo.No.1017 · 18 Jun 1966Dismissal for proved bribery and corruption — instructions reiterated.
• Memo.No.4106 · 21 Jun 1966Refer only important and complicated cases to the ACB.
• U.O. Note.No.1713 · 1 Jul 1966Whether more than one penalty can be imposed for a single lapse (Law Department opinion).
• Memo.No.2213 · 30 Nov 1966Action against authorities who suspend employees for simple reasons.
• Memo.No.2016 · 12 Dec 1966'Focal point' posts — employees not to be retained beyond three years.
• Memo.No.904 · 29 May 1967Suspension orders — no retrospective effect; procedure for timely six-monthly reviews.
• Memo.No.1733 · 3 Aug 1967Transfer or leave as alternatives to suspension pending investigation.
• Memo.No.3301 · 24 Aug 1968Role of District Collectors as Chief Vigilance Officers — ACB to brief Collectors monthly.
• G.O.Ms.No.578 · 17 Sep 1968Considering an officer's past bad record when deciding the penalty.
• G.O.Ms.No.790 · 29 Sep 1970Promotion of employees while disciplinary proceedings or investigations are pending (sealed-cover principle).
• U.O. Note.No.3170 · 3 Oct 1972Contents of suspension orders, and Government itself to suspend in cases referred to the Tribunal for Disciplinary Proceedings.
• Memo.No.1085 · 10 May 1973Date from which a suspension order takes effect.
• Memo.No.1300 · 6 Sep 1973Production of official records to the ACB / Vigilance Commission.
• Memo.No.702 · 15 Feb 1974Sanction for prosecution under the PC Act must be a speaking order by the competent authority.
• U.O. Note.No.2317 · 25 Jun 1974Enquiry reports in ACB cases to be sent to the ACB for information only.
• Memo.No.1112 · 6 Jul 1974Complainants may be heard in enquiries against Government employees.
• Memo.No.1818 · 17 Jul 1974No employee should enquire into allegations against himself.
• Memo.No.2358 · 5 Feb 1975Time limits for charge-sheets, decisions on inquiry reports and appeals (adopting Government of India instructions).
• G.O.Ms.No.211 · 31 Mar 1975Promotion of employees facing disciplinary proceedings or ACB investigation — modification of G.O.Ms.No.790/1970.
• Memo.No.2974 · 4 Apr 1975Charged officers must get full copies of witnesses' statements, not just a synopsis.
• Memo.No.168 · 1 Oct 1975Premature retirement of an officer under suspension — no need to revoke suspension first.
• Memo.No.1718 · 22 Nov 1975Dismissal of officers convicted in criminal cases and in proved bribery / corruption cases.
• U.O. Note.No.2498 · 25 Nov 1975Government itself may sanction prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, to avoid delay.
• Memo.No.204 · 31 May 1976Immediate suspension and relief of officers caught in ACB trap cases.
• Memo.No.1483 · 14 Jul 1976Sanction for prosecution to be given or refused within two months.
• Memo.No.132 · 21 Jan 1977Legislators who make written complaints should be examined during the enquiry.
• Memo.No.81 · 10 May 1977ACB / Vigilance Commission must not be quoted as the source in charge memos and suspension / transfer orders.
• Memo.No.3000 · 28 Jun 1977Uniform penalty of dismissal for proved misappropriation of Government money.
• referring to ACB for PE RE · 1 Jul 1977Specifying 'preliminary' or 'regular' enquiry when referring complaints to the ACB.
• G.O.Ms.No.517 · 27 Jul 1977Proforma for proposals to extend suspension beyond six months.
• Memo.No.1994 · 7 Oct 1977Vigilance Commission's advice not needed on criminal court judgments (acquittals) in ACB cases.
• Memo.No.1396 · 27 Oct 1977Vigilance Commissioner should not be impleaded as respondent before the AP Administrative Tribunal; privilege for his records.
• Memo.No.2106 · 27 Oct 1977Distinguishing 'misappropriation' from 'temporary misappropriation' / delayed remittance.
• Memo.No.1470 · 26 Dec 1977Consolidated instructions on suspension pending enquiry (in an Annexure).
• Memo.No.169 · 10 Feb 1978Action when an employee is convicted on a criminal charge, and when the conviction is later set aside (adopting Government of India instructions).
• Memo.No.1396 · 3 Jun 1978Striking off the Vigilance Commissioner when wrongly impleaded before the AP Administrative Tribunal.
• Memo.No.443 · 3 Jun 1978When records are needed by both the department and the ACB.
• U.O. Note.No.1755 · 8 Nov 1978Delays by enquiry officers in submitting enquiry reports.
• Memo.No.2261 · 23 Oct 1979Simultaneous criminal prosecution and disciplinary proceedings in misappropriation cases.
• Memo.No.2253 · 17 Dec 1979Meaning of 'moral turpitude' — for appointment of convicted persons and disciplinary action on criminal conviction.
• Memo.No.2572 · 3 Oct 1980The authority that sanctioned prosecution under Section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 need not be examined as a witness.
• Memo.No.104 · 7 Feb 1981Legislators who complain should be heard during the enquiry.
• Memo.No.488 · 21 Apr 1981Considering suspension when a criminal court frames charges against an employee.
• Memo.No.1184 · 5 Aug 1981No suspension for false Leave Travel Concession (LTC) claims.
• Memo.No.1524 · 20 May 1982Long periods of suspension — reinstatement with posting to a far-away place.
• Suspension Forced Leave · 27 May 1983No 'forced leave' orders in lieu of suspension.
• Memo.No.768 · 25 Aug 1983Circumstances justifying suspension — consolidated instructions (supplementing Memo 1470/1977 and the CCA Rules).
• Memo.No.1095 · 27 Apr 1985Suspension in ACB trap and disproportionate-assets cases — revised instructions.
• Memo.No.1132 · 24 Jan 1986No employee should enquire into or deal with the case of a person who earlier enquired into his own conduct.
• Memo.No.1496 · 16 Jul 1986Appointment of a full-time Commissioner for Departmental Enquiries.
• Memo.No.1496 · 8 Aug 1986Entrusting departmental inquiries to the Commissioner for Departmental Enquiries — clarifications.
• Memo.No.3325 · 2 Dec 1986Which ACB-investigated cases go to the Commissioner for Departmental Enquiries — revised.
• Memo.No.1317 · 31 Dec 1988Acquittal in a criminal case is no bar to departmental inquiry; reinstatement proposals to be referred to GAD.
• G.O.Ms.No.220 · 8 Mar 1989When to suspend employees in ACB trap and disproportionate-assets cases.
• U.O. Note.No.1041 · 16 Aug 1989How to frame charges in disciplinary cases (on the Commissioner for Departmental Inquiries' observations).
• G.O.Ms.No.223 · 17 Apr 1990Monthly pay and allowances to be paid on the first working day of the following month.
• Memo.No.655 · 17 Aug 1990Disciplinary proposals to the APPSC for advice under Regulation 17 — check list.
• Suspension Completion of Inquiries on time - Periodical rev · 8 Nov 1990Completing inquiries in suspension cases on time and periodical review.
• G.O.Ms.No.490 · 8 Aug 1991The complete AP Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991, which replaced the 1963 CCA Rules and came into force from 01-10-1992 —…
• Memo.No.853 · 23 Sep 1991Suspension vs. transfer to far-off places pending investigation — consolidated position.
• Memo.No.9101 · 25 Dec 1991Wilful and prolonged unauthorised absence — detailed guidelines (joining, disciplinary action, resignation, pension).
• G.O.Ms.No.238 · 7 Apr 1992Full pay and allowances for the suspension period when proceedings for a major penalty end in only a minor penalty.
• Memo.No.74861 · 11 Apr 1992Appellate authority for disciplinary orders of District Development Officers on Panchayat Raj employees.
• G.O.Ms.No.487 · 14 Sep 1992The AP Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991 as notified in G.O.Ms.No.487 (framed by G.O.Ms.No.490/1991, superseding the 1963 Rules…
• Memo.No.13431 · 1 Apr 1993Subsistence allowance not to be stopped after six months of suspension pending review.
• Memo.No.22 · 1 May 1993Presenting Officer in disciplinary inquiries must be senior to the Charged Officer.
• G.O.Ms.No.335 · 14 Jun 1993Stoppage of increments with cumulative effect is a major penalty — Rule 20 procedure must be followed.
• G.O.Ms.No.411 · 20 Jul 1993Model formats for suspension orders under Rule 8(1) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.480 · 7 Sep 1993Authorities to review suspension beyond six months.
• Memo.No.745 · 24 Dec 1993Enquiry Officers to be careful in remarks on Government institutions and officials.
• G.O.Rt.No.6421 · 29 Dec 1993Deletion of the first proviso to Rule 25(iii) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.86 · 8 Mar 1994Review of suspension orders — further orders (outer limit of two years).
• Memo.No.290 · 1 Jun 1994Enquiry Officer not to be appointed straight away on a complaint — follow Rule 20 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• Cir. Memo.No.29730 · 15 Sep 1994Prompt payment of subsistence allowance to suspended employees.
• Memo.No.263 · 4 Jan 1995No parallel departmental enquiries when the ACB is enquiring into corruption allegations — instructions reiterated.
• Memo.No.650 · 6 Jan 1995Can the Presenting Officer or Enquiry Officer examine the charged officer? — clarification under Rule 20.
• O.M.No.11013-12-94 · 12 Jan 1995Government servants seeking political / outside influence in service matters — Rule 20 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
• Memo.No.657 · 9 Mar 1995Conditions for a charged officer taking the assistance of a retired Government employee as defence assistant — Rule 20(8)(b) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.59 · 27 Mar 1995Regularisation of suspension period where proceedings end in a minor penalty — extending the FR 54-B(5) proviso to suspensions before 07-04-1992.
• Memo.No.713 · 24 Apr 1995Immediate suspension of officers caught red-handed in ACB trap cases — amendment to Memo No.554/Ser.C/93-6 dt. 26-12-1994.
• G.O.Ms.No.250 · 23 Jun 1995Forest Apprentices and Forest Range Officers removed from the Forest Subordinate Service list in Appendix III of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.387 · 13 Sep 1995Tribunal for Disciplinary Proceedings to state whether a charged officer is 'fully exonerated' — amendment to Rule 6(2)(a) of the Tribunal Rules, 1989.
• Memo.No.3263 · 4 Nov 1995Attendance of ACB Investigating Officers and departmental witnesses in departmental enquiries based on ACB reports — instructions reiterated.
• G.O.Ms.No.77 · 27 Feb 1996District Collectors empowered to initiate disciplinary action against district officials of all departments.
• G.O.Ms.No.82 · 1 Mar 1996Standard formats for orders in disciplinary cases under the CCA Rules, 1991.
• Memo.No.689-4 · 16 Mar 1996Misappropriation of Rs.1,000 or less to be handled departmentally, not sent to police — instructions reiterated.
• Memo.No.689-95-3 · 16 Mar 1996Departmental and criminal action in misappropriation cases to proceed without delay — instructions reiterated.
• U.O. Note.No.689-95-2 · 16 Mar 1996In misappropriation cases to be handed to police, complete departmental action first — instructions reiterated.
• Memo.No.560 · 21 Mar 1996Suspension orders must mention payment of subsistence allowance under FR 53.
• G.O.Ms.No.198 · 3 May 1996TA and DA to witnesses summoned by Inquiring Authorities under the AP Departmental Inquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses and Production of…
• Memo.No.404 · 10 May 1996Referring corruption petitions against Government servants to the ACB — simplified procedure.
• G.O.Ms.No.241 · 31 May 1996Executive instructions to implement the AP Departmental Inquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Documents) Act, 1993 (Act 7 of…
• Memo.No.414 · 5 Jul 1996Promotion of employees facing disciplinary proceedings — DPCs must record reasons for passing over.
• G.O.Ms.No.296 · 14 Oct 1996Prompt payment of subsistence allowance — clause added to the suspension order format.
• G.O.Ms.No.496 · 29 Nov 1996Disciplinary powers over Assistant Conservators of Forests — amendment to the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.53 · 4 Feb 1997Definition of 'censure' and its effect on promotion.
• U.O. Note.No.23552 · 7 May 1997Punishment must be proportionate to the proved charge — observations of the APAT, Supreme Court and Law Department.
• G.O.Ms.No.68 · 6 Jun 1997Categorisation of Scheduled Castes into groups A, B, C and D for reservation — Justice P. Ramachandra Raju Commission.
• G.O.Ms.No.69 · 7 Jun 1997Applying SC sub-categorisation (A, B, C, D) to recruitments already in progress.
• G.O.Ms.No.342 · 4 Aug 1997Effect of minor penalties on promotion / appointment by transfer — comprehensive orders.
• U.O. Note.No.1005 · 27 Sep 1997Entrusting departmental enquiries to the strengthened Commissionerate of Enquiries.
• U.O. Note.No.1005 · 1 Oct 1997Panel of Presenting Officers to be sent with cases entrusted to the Commissionerate of Inquiries.
• U.O. Note.No.75025 · 14 Oct 1997Tribunal enquiry reports in ACB-originated cases must be sent to the ACB — instructions reiterated.
• G.O.Ms.No.448 · 23 Oct 1997In ACB cases involving a legal issue, files must be marked specifically to the Secretary (Law).
• O.M.No.11013-11-97 · 6 Nov 1997Canvassing non-official or outside influence by Government servants — indirect influence also prohibited.
• G.O.Ms.No.536 · 8 Dec 1997APPSC to be consulted before imposing stoppage of increments with cumulative effect.
• G.O.Ms.No.214 · 22 Dec 1997Suspension period where enquiry ends in a minor penalty — proviso to FR 54-B(5) omitted.
• Memo.No.95941 · 8 Jan 1998Follow Rule 20(3) and (4) before appointing an Enquiry Officer — instructions reiterated.
• U.O. Note.No.87878 · 9 Jan 1998Canvassing non-official or outside influence by Government servants — GoI instructions communicated.
• Memo.No.3824 · 9 Feb 1998Consolidated instructions on disciplinary action in corruption, bribery and criminal cases (on the Vigilance Commissioner's request).
• U.O. Note.No.26788 · 18 May 1998Tribunal not to interfere with suspension pending enquiry in serious cases — Government Pleaders to contest properly.
• G.O.Ms.No.188 · 26 May 1998Expunging adverse remarks, reducing penalties and out-of-turn promotions — files to go to the Chief Minister.
• G.O.Ms.No.205 · 5 Jun 1998Withholding of increments with cumulative effect made a major penalty in Rule 9 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• Memo.No.35676 · 1 Jul 1998Time limits for completing departmental enquiries (departmental officers and Commissionerate of Inquiries).
• Memo.No.37254 · 4 Jul 1998Pension cannot be withheld merely because 'allegations are pending' — clarification on Rule 9 of the Revised Pension Rules, 1980.
• G.O.Ms.No.968 · 26 Oct 1998Effect of stoppage of increments with cumulative effect on promotion.
• Memo.No.44113 · 11 Nov 1998Interim Relief not admissible during suspension.
• Memo.No.2486 · 17 Nov 1998Disproportionate assets cases — furnishing service / pay particulars and six proforma property statements of accused officers to the ACB within two months.
• Memo.No.2487 · 19 Nov 1998Officers caught in ACB traps to be transferred out immediately.
• U.O. Note.No.2776 · 3 Dec 1998Review of suspension in ACB cases — information to be obtained from the ACB and Vigilance Commission to be consulted.
• G.O.Ms.No.2 · 4 Jan 1999Penalty to be awarded in proved cases of misappropriation, bribery, bigamy, corruption etc.
• G.O.Ms.No.19 · 13 Jan 1999Insurance Medical Services added to the CCA Rules schedules.
• G.O.Ms.No.23 · 23 Jan 1999Three-year time limit for Government's power of review — amendment to Rule 41 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• Rc.No.70656 · 3 Feb 1999Time limits for inquiries (Section 51) and inspections (Sections 52, 53) under the AP Co-operative Societies Act, 1964 — general guidelines.
• G.O.Ms.No.79 · 1 Mar 1999Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service added to Schedule II of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• U.O. Note.No.11107 · 1 Mar 1999Procedure on receipt of the Enquiry Report — no remarks to be sought from HoDs or the ACB.
• G.O.Ms.No.200 · 3 May 1999Correction to the 1998 amendment of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• Memo.No.32667 · 13 May 1999APPSC consultation under Regulation 17 only when Government itself imposes a major penalty — clarification.
• G.O.Ms.No.242 · 26 May 1999Members of the Commissionerate of Inquiries authorised to exercise powers under Section 5 of the AP Departmental Inquiries Act, 1993.
• Memo.No.3026 · 1 Jun 1999Pension can be withheld for grave misconduct even without pecuniary loss to Government.
• Memo.No.18733 · 4 Jun 1999Redrawal of money lost through misappropriation, defalcation, embezzlement etc. — follow codal provisions and settle the cases.
• G.O.Ms.No.257 · 10 Jun 1999Promotion / transfer to higher categories of employees facing disciplinary cases or criminal prosecution — revised guidelines.
• U.O. Note.No.2885 · 11 Jun 1999Transfer of accused officers in disproportionate assets cases — instructions reiterated.
• G.O.Ms.No.270 · 18 Jun 1999Enquiry Officer no longer to recommend the penalty — amendment to Rule 20(23) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.279 · 23 Jun 1999Continuing Tribunal enquiries after the charged officer retires — amendment to the AP Civil Services (Disciplinary Proceedings Tribunal) Rules, 1989.
• U.O. Note.No.2715 · 28 Jun 1999Acquittals by ACB / SPE courts on technical grounds under Raj Deo Sharma v. State of Bihar — no revocation of suspension or regularisation pending appeal.
• G.O.Ms.No.85 · 12 Jul 1999Recovery of Government dues from pensionary benefits; effect of death on disciplinary proceedings — amendments to Rule 9 of the Revised Pension Rules, 1980.
• Memo.No.20225 · 23 Jul 1999Additional-charge arrangement in vacancies caused by suspension.
• Memo.No.23537 · 28 Jul 1999Stage-wise time limits for departmental enquiries under Rule 20 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• Memo.No.44391 · 21 Sep 1999Detecting delinquency, initiating proceedings promptly, completing enquiries early and imposing adequate penalty — instructions reiterated.
• Memo.No.20922 · 28 Sep 1999Check list for disciplinary cases — from initiation to penalty.
• G.O.Ms.No.428 · 13 Oct 1999Delegation of disciplinary and suspension powers to HoDs and Regional authorities — amendments to Rules 11 and 13 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• Memo.No.56183 · 15 Oct 1999Standard format for Enquiry Reports and check list on suspension.
• Memo.No.46733 · 22 Oct 1999Disciplinary authority should appoint an Enquiry Officer rather than enquire itself in major-penalty cases.
• Memo.No.32665 · 27 Oct 1999Designating Regional Officers and HoDs as disciplinary authorities — follow-up to G.O.Ms.No.428/1999.
• Memo.No.706 · 28 Oct 1999No action on anonymous or pseudonymous petitions / complaints.
• Memo.No.34633 · 4 Nov 1999Stoppage of increments (with or without cumulative effect) — which increment is stopped and currency of the penalty.
• Memo.No.60897 · 12 Nov 1999Final orders in disciplinary cases must impose a penalty under Rule 9 or exonerate — not 'warning' or 'let off'.
• G.O.Ms.No.516 · 16 Dec 1999Rules 6 and 7 of the CCA Rules amended so that services notified or constituted later are also covered.
• G.O.Ms.No.578 · 31 Dec 1999Revised authorities for six-monthly review of suspension (modifying G.O.Ms.No.480/1993).
• G.O.Ms.No.20 · 20 Jan 2000Disciplinary powers of borrowing authorities over deputationists — amendments to Rules 30 and 31 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• Memo.No.3691 · 14 Mar 2000Police complaint as well as departmental action in all misappropriation cases — School Education Department.
• Memo.No.40986 · 1 Apr 2000Compensatory allowances (HRA etc.) to employees under suspension.
• U.O. Note.No.19952 · 27 Apr 2000Speeding up and improving the quality of departmental inquiries — revised time schedule.
• G.O.Ms.No.147 · 1 May 2000All corruption and irregularity cases to be referred to the AP Vigilance Commission for advice, whoever enquired into them.
• G.O.Rt.No.1034 · 9 Jun 2000Disciplinary cases against retired employees — meeting court deadlines, and interest on gratuity when charges are dropped.
• G.O.Rt.No.1097 · 22 Jun 2000Which terminal benefits can be paid when departmental or criminal proceedings are pending at retirement — consolidated orders.
• G.O.Ms.No.250 · 14 Jul 2000Resignation not to be accepted from an employee facing disciplinary proceedings, investigation, inquiry or trial — amendment to Rule 30 of the State and…
• U.O. Note.No.3061 · 26 Jul 2000Unauthorised absence cases not to be referred to the Commissionerate of Inquiries.
• Memo.No.1728 · 31 Jul 2000Acting on the Vigilance Commission's recommendations — prosecution sanction not to be re-examined.
• Memo.No.17982 · 23 Aug 2000Compensatory allowance and DA to employees under suspension — clarification to the PAO.
• G.O.Ms.No.315 · 5 Sep 2000Tribal Welfare Engineering Services added to the CCA Rules schedules.
• Memo.No.24637 · 5 Sep 2000Role and responsibility of Inquiry Officers in departmental inquiries (Vigilance Commissioner's observations).
• Memo.No.595 · 21 Sep 2000Immediate transfer of accused officers in corruption, fraud, trap and disproportionate-assets cases.
• U.O. Note.No.43946 · 12 Oct 2000No APPSC consultation needed before penalising employees convicted by courts / ACB-SPE special courts.
• G.O.Ms.No.356 · 23 Oct 2000Procedure for appointing Assistant Section Officers in the Strictly Confidential (S.C.) Unit.
• Memo.No.32351 · 11 Jan 2001Specific order required after each six-monthly review of suspension, including revision of subsistence allowance.
• Memo.No.59391 · 11 Jan 2001Common proceedings under Rule 24 when two or more officers are involved.
• Memo.No.58414-4 · 7 Feb 2001Appointment of departmental Enquiry Officers — must be above the rank of the accused officer.
• U.O. Note.No.58414-3 · 7 Feb 2001Format for placing accused officers on defence before the Tribunal for Disciplinary Proceedings.
• Memo.No.8081 · 28 Feb 2001Disciplinary proposals to the APPSC must include the check list particulars — instructions reiterated.
• Memo.No.742 · 12 Mar 2001Disciplinary action should not be initiated with vexatious motives — evaluate grounds before finalising charges.
• Memo.No.2045 · 25 May 2001Suspension of officers caught in ACB traps — instructions reiterated (APVC recommendations).
• U.O. Note.No.599 · 31 May 2001Draft articles of charge in Vigilance & Enforcement cases to be prepared by the administrative department itself.
• Memo.No.24313 · 26 Jul 2001Scope of District Collectors' power under G.O.Ms.No.77/1996 to call for explanations of district officials — clarification to the DG, ACB.
• U.O. Note.No.235 · 26 Jul 2001Which disciplinary cases must go to the Vigilance Commission — revised instructions (partial modification of G.O.Ms.No.147/2000).
• G.O.Ms.No.382 · 15 Sep 2001Minor-penalty and suspension powers over Panchayat Raj officers — amendments to Rules 11 and 13 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.398 · 25 Sep 2001Revised Form I — non-employment certificate by suspended officials under FR 53(2).
• U.O. Note.No.1818 · 21 Nov 2001Suspension in ACB trap cases — indirect bribe-taking covered; phenolphthalein result not decisive.
• Memo.No.1621 · 26 Nov 2001Dismissal immediately on conviction for corruption, even if an appeal is pending.
• G.O.Ms.No.455 · 5 Dec 2001Revision of penalty orders — Rule 40 of the CCA Rules, 1991 substituted.
• G.O.Ms.No.457 · 5 Dec 2001Action on Lokayukta / Upa-Lokayukta reports — Rule 27 of the CCA Rules, 1991 substituted to give the employee an opportunity.
• G.O.Ms.No.480 · 20 Dec 2001Appellant to be heard before the appellate authority enhances a penalty — amendment to Rule 37 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.13 · 10 Jan 2002Withholding requisitioned documents on public-interest / security grounds — amendment to Rule 20(13) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.27 · 24 Jan 2002Suspension even for offences unconnected with official duties; deemed suspension ends when criminal proceedings end — amendment to Rule 8 of the CCA Rules…
• G.O.Ms.No.179 · 11 Apr 2002Enquiry report to be furnished to the employee for representation before final orders — amendment to Rule 21 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.229 · 22 May 2002Enquiry Officer to recommend the penalty — Rule 20(23) of the CCA Rules, 1991 amended.
• G.O.Ms.No.232 · 22 May 2002Fortnightly review of reports from vigilance agencies (Good Governance workshop, May 2002).
• G.O.Ms.No.249 · 22 May 2002Stakeholder committees to review procedures in departments with heavy public interface, to reduce scope for corruption.
• G.O.Ms.No.267 · 11 Jun 2002Head of office made responsible for vigilance activities of the establishment.
• Memo.No.13673 · 5 Jul 2002Comprehensive check list for disciplinary and inquiry authorities in major-penalty proceedings.
• G.O.Ms.No.350 · 8 Aug 2002Action on Lokayukta / Upa-Lokayukta reports — Rule 27 of the CCA Rules, 1991 substituted again.
• Memo.No.15309 · 4 Oct 2002Six-monthly review of suspension in ACB cases with an ACB representative — clarification.
• G.O.Ms.No.454 · 7 Nov 2002Enquiry Officer's power to recommend penalty withdrawn again — Rule 20(23) of the CCA Rules, 1991 amended.
• G.O.Ms.No.455 · 7 Nov 2002Tribunal for Disciplinary Proceedings no longer to recommend penalty — Rule 6(2)(a) of the Tribunal Rules, 1989 restored.
• Memo.No.51375 · 28 Nov 2002Procedure for dealing with misappropriation of Government funds — further orders.
• Memo.No.51073 · 19 Dec 2002Penalties imposed under the CCA Rules to be recorded in the Service Register.
• Memo.No.51883 · 19 Dec 2002Time schedule for departmental inquiries — also applies to proceedings against retired employees.
• G.O.Ms.No.515 · 21 Dec 2002Furnishing the inquiry report to the employee — Rule 21 of the CCA Rules, 1991 recast.
• G.O.Ms.No.519 · 30 Dec 2002Appellate authority for police personnel — Appendix IV of the CCA Rules, 1991 amended.
• Memo.No.4532 · 1 Jan 2003Discharge of probationers — use an innocuous order.
• U.O. Note.No.58445 · 24 Jan 2003Improving speed and quality of departmental inquiries — duties of disciplinary authorities.
• G.O.Rt.No.977 · 26 Feb 2003Departmental inquiry reports and final orders in ACB-based cases to be furnished to the ACB.
• G.O.Rt.No.1699 · 15 Apr 2003Action against persons responsible for delay in corruption investigations, inquiries or trials.
• G.O.Ms.No.163 · 28 May 2003ACB Inspectors of Police authorised to arrest without a warrant in Prevention of Corruption Act cases.
• G.O.Ms.No.164 · 28 May 2003Authorisation of ACB Inspectors to investigate PC Act offences — made retrospective.
• G.O.Ms.No.193 · 26 Jun 2003Appellate authority for police personnel — Appendix IV of the CCA Rules, 1991 amended again.
• G.O.Ms.No.206 · 16 Jul 2003AP State Prosecution Services added to the CCA Rules; disciplinary powers of the Director of Prosecution.
• Memo.No.82494 · 28 Jul 2003Time limits for disciplinary cases and for seeking APPSC concurrence.
• G.O.Ms.No.232 · 6 Aug 2003Lists of officers of doubtful integrity and suspect officers (adopting the Government of India practice).
• G.O.Ms.No.240 · 14 Aug 2003No APPSC consultation for penalties on conviction under Rule 25(i) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• Memo.No.91715 · 25 Aug 2003Conducting common inquiries against more than one charged officer (Rule 24).
• Memo.No.107309 · 3 Sep 2003Courts / Tribunal should not modify penalties imposed by disciplinary authorities — Supreme Court ruling to be relied on.
• G.O.Ms.No.260 · 4 Sep 2003Removal from service for unauthorised absence exceeding one year.
• Memo.No.10169 · 11 Sep 2003Suspension to be reviewed immediately on completing two years.
• G.O.Ms.No.353 · 18 Nov 2003Disciplinary powers in Irrigation and Public Health Engineering — amendments to Rules 11, 13 and 14 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.373 · 6 Dec 2003Reduction to a lower stage in the time scale added as a minor penalty — Rule 9 of the CCA Rules, 1991 amended.
• Memo.No.19179 · 18 Dec 2003Prompt suspension of corrupt officers in ACB cases — consolidated instructions.
• G.O.Ms.No.383 · 19 Dec 2003Rule 20 of the CCA Rules, 1991 (procedure for major penalties) substituted with a tighter procedure.
• G.O.Rt.No.4 · 1 Jan 2004Receivers for properties attached in disproportionate assets cases.
• G.O.Ms.No.5 · 8 Jan 2004ACB reports to the Chief Secretary — partial modification of G.O.Ms.No.677/1961.
• G.O.Ms.No.11 · 13 Jan 2004Removal for unauthorised absence exceeding one year — amendment to Rule 5-A of the AP Leave Rules, 1933.
• G.O.Ms.No.6 · 16 Jan 2004Wording correction in Rule 8(1) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.22 · 30 Jan 2004Action on the inquiry report — Rule 21 of the CCA Rules, 1991 substituted.
• G.O.Ms.No.25 · 3 Feb 2004Consolidated guidelines on misappropriation cases.
• Memo.No.49 · 17 Feb 2004Common Inquiring Authority where AIS officers and State officers / staff are jointly involved.
• G.O.Ms.No.53 · 28 Feb 2004MPDOs empowered over Mandal Parishad staff — amendment to Rule 14(2) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.60 · 10 Mar 2004'Fully exonerated' requirement removed from Tribunal reports — Rule 6(2)(a) of the Tribunal Rules, 1989 amended.
• Memo.No.36761 · 12 Mar 2004Suspension of corrupt officers in ACB cases — modified orders (superseding Memo dt. 18-12-2003).
• Memo.No.8388 · 12 Mar 2004Explanatory note on the recast Rule 20 (major-penalty procedure) under G.O.Ms.No.383/2003.
• Memo.No.70765 · 29 May 2004Prompt reporting of misappropriation cases to the Principal Accountant General (Audit-I).
• G.O.Ms.No.229 · 12 Aug 2004Honorarium to retired Government servants appointed as Inquiry Officers.
• Memo.No.5834 · 12 Oct 2004Leave encashment at retirement for an employee facing criminal proceedings (ACB trap case) — clarification to the DTA.
• Memo.No.22044 · 13 Oct 2004Regularisation of suspension period to be decided by the disciplinary authority itself — not referred to Finance.
• Memo.No.19999 · 20 Oct 2004HoDs to act promptly when courts stay or set aside penalties.
• Memo.No.664 · 6 Dec 2004Disciplinary cases with a vigilance angle must be referred to the Vigilance Commission — instructions reiterated.
• Memo.No.84 · 24 Mar 2005Standard of proof in departmental inquiries — preponderance of probability.
• G.O.Ms.No.231 · 7 Jun 2005CCLA empowered to remove / dismiss Mandal Revenue Officers — amendment to Rule 11(27) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.335 · 4 Aug 2005'Recovery of pecuniary loss' removed from the list of minor penalties — Rule 9(iii) of the CCA Rules, 1991 omitted.
• Memo.No.466 · 31 Aug 2005Vigilance Commission to be consulted before reinstating suspended employees in corruption cases.
• Memo.No.4152 · 28 Sep 2005Wilful and prolonged unauthorised absence from duty — further instructions.
• Memo.No.258 · 29 Nov 2005Complete inquiry records to be sent to the Vigilance Commission for advice.
• G.O.Ms.No.557 · 14 Dec 2005Complaints Committee report on sexual harassment deemed an inquiry report — Rule 27(2) added to the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.337 · 22 Jul 2006Further amendments to Rule 20 (major-penalty procedure) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.552 · 5 Oct 2006Cross-references in Rule 22 updated for the recast Rule 20.
• Memo.No.15813 · 11 Sep 2007Promotion of employees facing investigation / disciplinary proceedings — orders reiterated.
• Memo.No.1271 · 21 Jan 2008Expeditious disposal of disciplinary cases against employees due to retire shortly (CVC instructions).
• G.O.Ms.No.526 · 19 Aug 2008Employees under suspension for more than two years to be reinstated pending disciplinary / criminal cases.
• G.O.Ms.No.635 · 15 Oct 2008Withdrawal of ACB Inspectors' power to arrest without warrant.
• Memo.No.623-1 · 15 Oct 2008ACB / Vigilance cases — time limits and fair investigation (Group of Ministers' recommendations).
• Memo.No.623-2 · 15 Oct 2008Margin allowed in computing disproportionate assets raised from 10% to 20% of total income.
• Memo.No.623-3 · 15 Oct 2008Attachment of properties in disproportionate assets cases — modified procedure.
• Memo.No.623-4 · 15 Oct 2008Arrest of accused officers in ACB trap / disproportionate assets cases (Group of Ministers' recommendations, G.O.Ms.No.415/2005).
• G.O.Ms.No.679 · 1 Nov 2008Completion of disciplinary inquiries within the time schedule — instructions reiterated.
• G.O.Ms.No.680 · 1 Nov 2008Violation of the Conduct Rules is misconduct — charges must be specific, not vague.
• Memo.No.5074 · 9 Feb 2009Effect of penalty of stoppage of increments on promotion — clarification.
• U.O. Note.No.43035 · 25 Jun 2009Penalty orders must not be issued without, or in deviation from, APPSC advice.
• U.O. Note.No.27306 · 7 Aug 2009Delay in processing disciplinary files — time limits for officers and Ministers.
• G.O.Ms.No.458 · 22 Sep 2009Mandatory dismissal in proved cases of misappropriation, bribery, corruption etc. — Rule 9 of the CCA Rules, 1991 amended.
• G.O.Ms.No.28 · 9 Mar 2011HRA and CCA during leave of all kinds up to 180 days — Ninth PRC.
• G.O.Ms.No.29 · 9 Mar 2011HRA and CCA during leave for Cancer, Mental illness, Heart disease, Leprosy, Renal failure and HIV/AIDS — Ninth PRC.
• G.O.Ms.No.177 · 13 Apr 2011Action against employees participating in strikes, bandhs, 'pen down / chalk down / tool down' and non-cooperation agitations.
• G.O.Rt.No.1617 · 18 Apr 2011Orders on action against employees in agitations kept in abeyance.
• Cir. Memo.No.27052 · 4 Jun 2011Final orders in disciplinary cases must either impose a listed penalty or drop the charges.
• G.O.Ms.No.593 · 21 Oct 2011Promotion of employees acquitted by trial courts while Government's appeal is pending — amendment to G.O.Ms.No.529/2008.
• G.O.Rt.No.2285 · 18 May 2012When the Vigilance Commission must be consulted before reinstating suspended employees.
• G.O.Ms.No.26 · 5 Feb 2013No provisional pension after conviction for corruption / criminal misconduct, even if appeal is pending — amendment to Rule 52 of the Revised Pension Rules…
• G.O.Ms.No.110 · 18 Mar 2013Written defence first, personal hearing only if desired — amendments to Rule 20(4) and 20(5)(a)–(c) of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Ms.No.331 · 3 May 2013Promotion only prospectively where charges are dropped leniently, penalties modified late, or acquittal is on benefit of doubt.
• G.O.Ms.No.818 · 28 Nov 2013Record sheet for Non-Gazetted Officers (non-selection posts) — new column on pending disciplinary / criminal cases.
• Rc.No.14890 · 20 Aug 2015Civil (surcharge) and criminal action in misappropriation cases in co-operative societies to proceed simultaneously.
• G.O.Ms.No.127 · 15 Sep 2017Deemed removal from service for long unauthorised absence — amendments to Rules 9 and 25 of the CCA Rules, 1991.
• G.O.Rt.No.2752 · 11 Dec 2017Time limits for charge-sheets, dismissal on conviction, and posting of reinstated accused officers.
• G.O.Ms.No.41 · 18 Apr 2021100-day timeline for concluding disciplinary proceedings in ACB 'caught red-handed' (trap) cases.
• G.O.Ms.No.128 · 27 Oct 2021Disciplinary authorities notified for officers and staff of the Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB).
• G.O.Ms.No.91 · 12 Sep 2022Time schedule for all stages of disciplinary cases — consolidated instructions (superseding 12 earlier instructions).
• G.O.Ms.No.22 · 29 Feb 2024Outer limit of suspension reduced from two years to one year; review every four months.
• CCA Rules - Disciplinary Proceedings - Important PointsA detailed practical guide (81 topics) on conducting disciplinary proceedings under the AP CCA Rules, 1991 — a compilation, not a single G.O.
• Charge Sheet - GuidelinesGuidelines on framing charge sheets in disciplinary cases — a compilation, not a single G.O.
• Principles of Natural Justice - Speaking OrdersA question-and-answer explainer on 'speaking orders' in disciplinary and service matters (not a G.O.).
• Suspension, Subsistence Allowance, Regularisation, Dismissal | Important PointsA compiled note of rules and Government orders on suspension of employees — not a single G.O.

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