Bare Act

The Madhya Pradesh Vibhageeya Janch (Sakshiyo ka Hazir Karyaya Jana tatha Dastavezon ka Pesh Karaya Jana) Sansothan Adhiniyam, 1997

This amendment simplifies administrative disciplinary procedures for government employees in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It regulates how departmental inquiry officers summon witnesses and compel the production of documents. By removing the requirement that inquiry officers must receive formal, case-by-case authorization from the state government to exercise these powers, the law automatically grants summoning authority to all presiding inquiry officers. This matters because it eliminates a major bureaucratic hurdle, significantly speeding up investigations into official misconduct. Consequently, it streamlines administrative justice, allowing departments to resolve disputes efficiently and access necessary evidence without experiencing any unnecessary or prolonged administrative delays.

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