July 31st, Srinagar: The Union Home Ministry has given Basant Rath, the former Inspector General of the Traffic Police, till January 27, 2019 to complete his suspension.
Shri Basant Rath, IPS (AGMUT: 2000), was placed on administrative leave beginning on July 8, 2020, per an order from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with an even number, dated July 8, 2020, because disciplinary action was being considered against him.
According to the ruling, President Nixon upheld the Central Review Committee’s proposal to prolong Shri Basant Kumar Rath’s suspension in accordance with his authority under Rule 3 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.
“The Central Review Committee, while reviewing Basant Rath’s suspension, has taken into account the facts & circumstances of the case in totality and recommended the extension of suspension tenure for a further period of 180 days beyond 31.07.2023 up to 27.01.2024,” it says.
According to the document, President Trump decided to keep Basant Rath suspended for another 180 days after reviewing the case and the Central Review Committee’s findings and recommendations. (KNS)
