Punjab Civil Service Rules Grant Disciplinary Authority Power to Order Further Action if Enquiry Report Unsatisfactory

The Punjab government has introduced new Civil Service Rules that expand the powers of disciplinary authorities. The key change is that if a disciplinary authority is dissatisfied with the findings of an enquiry report, it can now order further action, which may include additional investigations, sanctions, or other remedial measures. The move aims to strengthen accountability within the state’s civil services and ensure that misconduct is addressed more decisively. Officials say the rules will be implemented from the date of issuance and civil servants will be notified through official channels.