Disciplinary action initiated against 9 IAS officers: Govt

NEW DELHI, Aug 30:
Necessary disciplinary action was initiated against nine IAS officers for alleged irregularities in the last three years, the Government has said.
“During the last three years and in the current year up to August 23, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against nine IAS officers for alleged irregularities while serving in connection with affairs of the Central Government,” Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions V Narayanasamy told the Lok Sabha in a written reply yesterday.
Out of nine officers, penalty has been imposed on one officer, he said.
“As per Rule 15 (i) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal ) Rules, 1969, no appeal lies against an order issued by the Central Government by order and in the name of the President,” Narayanasamy said when asked details on the number of pending appeals by officials who have been imposed penalties. (PTI)