RT-159: Public Services – Municipal Administration Department – Smt K.Sakunthala, the then M.C, Kavali - Departmental Proceedings under Rule-20 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991 – Article of charges - Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT Public Services – Municipal Administration Department – Smt K.Sakunthala, the then M.C, Kavali - Departmental Proceedings under Rule-20 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991 – Article of charges - Issued. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (E1) DEPARTMENT G.O.Rt.No. 159 Date:08-02-2012 O R D E R: It is proposed to hold an enquiry against Smt K.Sakunthala, the then Municipal Commissioner, Kavali in accordance with the procedure laid down in Rule 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991. 2. The articles of charges and statement of imputations of misconduct or misbehaviour in respect of which the inquiry is proposed to be held is set out in the enclosed Annexure-I&II. A list of documents by which and a list of witnesses by whom, the articles of charges proposed to be sustained are also enclosed Annexure III & IV. 3 Smt K.Sakunthala, the then Municipal Commissioner, Kavali, is directed to submit her written statement of defence within 10 days from the date of receipt of this order. 4. Smt K.Sakunthala, the then Municipal Commissioner, Kavali is informed that an inquiry will be held only in respect of those articles of charges as are not admitted. She should, therefore, specifically admit or deny each article of charge. 5. Smt K.Sakunthala, the then Municipal Commissioner, Kavali is further informed that if she does not submit her written statement of defence on or before the date specified in para 3 above further action will be processed based on the material available. 6. Attention of Smt K.Sakunthala, the then Municipal Commissioner, Kavali is invited to Rule 24 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (conduct) Rules, 1964, under which no Government Servant shall bring or attempt to bring any political or outside influence to bear upon any superior authority to further his interest in respect of matters pertaining to her service under the Government. If any representation is received on her behalf from another person in respect of any matter dealt within these proceedings it will be presumed that above said Smt K. Sakunthala, the then Municipal Commissioner, Kavali is aware of such a representation and that it has been made at his instance and action will be taken against her for violation of Rule-24 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. 7. The receipt of the G.O. may be acknowledged. (BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH) B.SAM BOB PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT To Smt K.Sakunthala, the then Municipal Commissioner, Kavali (through DMA, Hyderabad) The Director of Municipal Administration, A.P., Hyderabad. SF/SC //FORWARDED::BY ORDER// SECTION OFFICER