In New Delhi, the Ministry of Railways has set in motion the process for compulsory early retirement of five Group A officers following allegations of corruption and serious negligence in duty. The ministry has formally forwarded its recommendations to the concerned department. Review committees within the Railway Board underlined that terminating the services of these officials is essential in the larger public interest.
Action Mandated Under Establishment Code Rules
The recommendation for premature retirement has been initiated under the provisions of the Indian Railway Establishment Code. Review panels set up by the Railway Board carefully examined the career performance of the officials before submitting their findings. The committees stated that removing these officers from service is critical for sustaining operational discipline and administrative integrity across the organization.
Breakdown of Officers Across Zones and Services
The officers targeted for mandatory early retirement belong to specific administrative levels and railway zones
- Two Senior Administrative Grade officers belonging to the IRHS.
- One JAG officer of the IRSE serving under Northern Railway.
- One officer belonging to the IRSEE.
- One JAG officer of the IRTS stationed under Western Railway.
Evaluation of Vigilance and APAR Service History
Before issuing the final recommendation, the review committee conducted an exhaustive scrutiny of each officer's entire employment history. The assessment examined their APAR ratings, integrity records, vigilance findings, and pending disciplinary cases. The committee reached a unanimous conclusion in all five cases, citing persistent duty laxity as the ground for taking strict disciplinary retirement action.
