Non intimation of immovable property acquisition

Ashutosh (Querist) 25 July 2016 This query is : Resolved
Dear Experts, I am in central government service ( class 'A' ) and I purchased a property several years back for which I could/did not give prior intimation due to the lack of knowledge of such rule, which I have come to know of few days back. I wish to get your opinion as to what penalty I might accrue when I declare it in my office. The transaction details are all there with me in terms of bank statements of my purchase, so I am not worried about the purchase coming off as a dubious one to the authorities, since I have been paying my EMIs all through this time. I just wish to be prepared before going for it. Hence your valuable advice. Thanks

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adv. rajeev ( rajoo ) (Expert) 25 July 2016
If it is declared there wont be any penalty for that

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 25 July 2016
"what penalty I might "

one can even be dismised from service or let off with a warning if he fails to give such report within one month.

Kumar Doab (Expert) 25 July 2016
Convince the superiors/authority.

adv.bharat @ PUNE (Expert) 25 July 2016
convince court with fact of case.

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 26 July 2016
there is no question of going to court as yet.

You can follow the advise of going to court if you want deptt to use its maximum energy and power against you.

It is only lenient treatment by higher authorities which can help you and nothing else.

P. Venu (Expert) 26 July 2016
The query is surprising. It has always been the norm that Group A and B have to intimate each and every acquisition of property and as well to furnish Annual Property return.

However, the need not become a cause for disciplinary action involved so long as the lapse is bonafide and there could be no doubts as to dishonest transactions, such as purchasing from a person with whom you have/had official dealing or source of funds which you cannot fully explain.

Anyhow, you make amends by furnishing the intimation in terms of Rule 18 of the CCS(Conduct) Rules and incorporating the particulars in the Annual Property Return offering some credible and legitimate explanations for the lapse.

You can also try to take the HoD/HoO into confidence before submitting the statements.

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 26 July 2016
If the department has not issued any letter to you for your default, you should declare it now voluntarily, expressing your regret for delay due to lack of knowledge. If any further clarification sought, reply the same.