Today, January 15, 2026, a high-level brief training session on the process of disciplinary action was held in the auditorium of the Old Secretariat, Patna. The session was chaired by Bihar Chief Secretary, Mr. Pratyay Amrit, and co-chaired by Director General and Chief Investigation Commissioner, Mr. Deepak Kumar Singh.

Present at the meeting were Development Commissioner, Mr. Mihir Kumar Singh, Chairman and Member of the Revenue Council, Mrs. Harjot Kaur Bamhra, Additional Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Dr. B. Rajender, Mr. Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, and several other senior state government officials.

The main topic of the meeting was disciplinary action. Speaking on the occasion, Director General and Chief Investigation Commissioner, Mr. Deepak Kumar Singh, stated that a master circular has been issued on this subject by compiling all the circulars issued from time to time by the General Administration Department. Additionally, a booklet has been compiled, incorporating relevant provisions, including Article 311 of the Constitution, and important High Court and Supreme Court decisions related to disciplinary action, to provide a comprehensive and clear understanding of the procedures and procedures to be followed in disciplinary cases.

The meeting emphasized the importance of using correct terminology and following legal procedures when instituting any inquiry. In this context, the need to avoid some common errors was discussed, including directly imposing minor penalties without a charge sheet, seeking the disciplinary authority's or administrative department's opinion on the accused officer's statement of defense, and issuing orders regarding the amount of penalty, allowances payable during the suspension period, and adjustments for the suspension period in a single resolution. It was also clarified that consultation with the Bihar Public Service Commission is mandatory before issuing penalties for officers at Level 9 and above.

Furthermore, errors related to the appointment of a presentation officer were also highlighted.

Key points that received particular attention during the meeting included the proper preparation of the charge sheet, the proper examination of the government servant's defense statement/representation, and the timely regularization of the suspension period. It was clarified that delays in regularizing the suspension period could render the punishment inconsistent and counterproductive.

The objective of the meeting was to ensure that the disciplinary action process in the state is transparent, lawful, and just, and to avoid procedural errors in the future.