DIRECTOR GENERAL AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OFPOLICE, ANDHRA vs K. RATNAGIRI

The Supreme Court held that Rule 13(1) of the A.P. Civil Service (CCA) Rules, 1963 allows for suspension pending investigation without a strict six-month limit, as the Proviso only requires reporting to the Government if the investigation is not completed within that timeframe. The Court clarified that a suspension order remains valid until revoked, and a minor error in wording does not invalidate the authority's power to suspend. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the suspension order against the respondent, a Police Inspector, pending prosecution for grave charges.