Tamil Nadu: Director General of Police (DGP) G. Venkataraman has ordered officials to take necessary steps to revoke the suspension orders of 439 officers and employees of the Tamil Nadu Police Department and submit a report by February 13.
As of December 31, 439 officers and employees of the Tamil Nadu Police Department were under suspension. Of these, 202 have been suspended for more than a year. The police department took this action because they were involved in anti-corruption cases, criminal cases, and departmental misconduct. They are being paid a minimum salary during the suspension period.
Revocation of Suspension: In this situation, Tamil Nadu DGP G. Venkataraman has ordered police officers to take necessary steps to revoke the suspension of the 439 individuals and reinstate them in accordance with the law.
Individual Review Required: Accordingly, officers can individually review all suspension cases under their jurisdiction and decide whether or not to revoke the suspension.
Who Should Be Given Priority: Those who have been suspended for a long time, employees whose criminal cases have been dismissed by the courts, and employees who are not involved in any serious misconduct or grave misbehavior may be given priority in the revocation of suspension. Suspension may also be revoked considering factors other than the nature of the allegations and the fault of the concerned police officer.
Whether it is a departmental inquiry or a criminal investigation, if it does not affect disciplinary proceedings or public interest, the suspension can be revoked on a priority basis.
The suspension of those involved in corruption cases can be decided and revoked in consultation with the Anti-Corruption and Vigilance Department.
Non-Sensitive Posts: Police officers who are reinstated before being completely proven innocent should be appointed to non-sensitive posts. All police department officials must comply with the instructions and take the necessary steps to immediately revoke the suspension of the employees.
A report in this regard must be submitted on or before February 13th, it has been informed.
