Show-Cause Notice — Proposed Major Penalty (Removal from Service) under AJK Civil Servants Rules, 1977

Issuer: Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

Purpose: A disciplinary show-cause notice has been issued under the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1977 proposing a major penalty (removal from service) against the officer named in the original notice on specified charges. The notice refers to proceedings and findings that may attract the Major Penalty of Removal from Service under the cited rules and relevant rule clauses.

Action required: The officer is required to submit a written explanation/defence within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice, responding to the charges and the enquiry findings. Failure to satisfactorily explain may result in imposition of the proposed major penalty (removal from service).

Legal/administrative references: Proceedings are taken under the AJK Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1977 (specific rule/clauses referenced in the notice). The notice includes official file/reference numbers and administrative signatures as published by the Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

Notes: The published notice functions as an official show-cause/disciplinary communication and contains procedural details and reference numbers in the original Urdu text. Respondents should follow the timelines and submission method stated in the notice.