RBE No. 77/1986: D&A Rules – Consideration of Appeals

No.E(D&A)86 RG6-11, dated 17.04.1986

Sub: Consideration of Appeals in Discipline and Appeal Rules cases.

Rule 21(2) of the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968 provides that an appeal shall contain all material statements and arguments on which the appellant relies, shall not contain any disrespectful or improper language and shall be complete in itself. In this connection, it is clarified that while the appellate authority has the discretion not to consider an appeal which is couched in improper language, it may not be appropriate if an appeal, which otherwise has some merits, is not considered simply on this ground. All appellate authorities may therefore be requested to ensure, that where an appeal contains improper and disrespectful language, but otherwise has merit, the appellant should be directed to submit a properly worded appeal for consideration.
In this connection, attention is also invited to Board’s letter No.E(D&A)78 RG6-11, dated 03.03.1978 wherein the need for passing “speaking” orders has been emphasized.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 77/1986

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