By Hon’ble Dr. Chhabilendra Roul, Member (A):-

The present Review Application (RA) has been filed by the Review Applicant seeking review of order dated 29.05.2025 in OA No.542/2018. The operative part of the said order is reproduced below:

“10. From the summary of events as analysed above, it is clear that the action of respondents in ordering the penalty dated 6.12.2013 rejecting representation dated 18.12.2017 suffers from the following aberrations pertaining to the statutory provisions contained in CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.

(i) Before issuing the penalty order dated 6.12.2013, the respondents consulted the UPSC vide their reference dated 9.05.2013. The question arises whether it was mandatory to seek the views of UPSC in such matters. Article 320 (3) (c) of the Constitution of India provides that UPSC must be consulted on all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under Government of India. Hence, reference was as per constitutional provisions. It is