JAMMU, July 6: The Central Administrative Tribunal, Jammu Bench, has expressed concern over the prolonged suspension of DySP Sunil Singh Jasrotia without commencement of the departmental inquiry, while granting the Union Territory Government a final opportunity of two weeks to file its reply and take concrete steps to proceed with the disciplinary proceedings.
The applicant also informed the Tribunal that despite an earlier direction passed by the CAT on June 17, 2026, the enhanced rate of subsistence allowance had still not been released by the authorities.
Taking note of the submissions, the Tribunal granted the respondents two weeks' time as a last and final opportunity to file their reply, making it clear that if the response is not filed within the stipulated period, appropriate orders in accordance with law would be passed on the next date of hearing.
The Bench also directed the respondents to take immediate steps for releasing the enhanced rate of subsistence allowance to the applicant in accordance with Regulation 108-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, 1956.
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