Section 14 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992 in hindi
- (1)Any person subject to this Act other than an officer who deems himself wronged by any superior or other officer may complain to the officer under whose command he is serving.
- (2)When the officer complained against is the officer to whom any complaint should, under sub-section (1), be preferred, the aggrieved person may complain to such officers next superior officer.
- (3)Every officer receiving any such complaint shall make as complete an investigation into it as may be possible for giving full redress to the complainant, or when necessary, refer the complaint to a superior authority.
- (4)The Director-General may revise any decision made under any of the foregoing sub-sections, but, subject thereto, such decision shall be final.
Summary
- The single most important thing this provision does is create a formal complaint process for non-officers who feel they have been wronged by a superior.
- It requires the aggrieved person to first complain to the officer they are currently serving under.
- It provides a backup route, allowing the person to complain to the next superior officer if their own boss is the one who wronged them.
- It forces the receiving officer to investigate the complaint completely to give full redress, or refer it higher up if necessary.
- It gives the Director-General the power to review and revise the final decision on these complaints.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can use the complaint process in Section 14 of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992?
The process in Section 14 of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992 is specifically for any person subject to the Act who is not an officer, such as enrolled persons and subordinate officers.
2. What happens if the person I need to complain to under Section 14 of the ITBPF Act, 1992 is the one who wronged me?
Under Section 14 of the ITBPF Act, 1992, if the officer you are supposed to complain to is the one who wronged you, you are allowed to complain to that officer's next superior officer.
3. Can a decision made under Section 14 of the Defence law be appealed?
Yes, under Section 14 of the Defence law, the Director-General has the authority to revise any decision made regarding the complaint, and after that, the decision is final.
Test yourself
Q1.Who is excluded from using the specific grievance process outlined in Section 14 of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992?
Q2.Under Section 14 of the ITBPF Act, 1992, what must an officer do upon receiving a complaint from a subordinate?
Q3.Under the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992, how do the complaint targets differ between Section 14 and Section 15?
Q4.Under Section 14 of the Defence law, whose decision on a non-officer's complaint is considered absolutely final?