QUESTIONS RELATING TO CLAIMS / RECORD SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH THE LAW DEPARTMENT/ AG

ADVICE BY THE LAW DEPARTMENT AND CONSULTATION WITH THE ADVOCATE GENERAL:-- In accordance with the provision of Rule 39 of the Rules of government all Administrative department shall consult the Law department on the captioned subject matter deliberation related to the defence or institution of any suit of the proceedings, filed against or by the government.The questions relating to the claims, privilege of certain documents/ records should also be discussed with the Advocate General.The observations of the Advocate General,if any, in connection with the case requiring consideration by the government/ Head of department should be immediately brought to the notice of the authorities for appropriate action.If there has been delay the question of delay should be properly highlighted as a preliminary objection in the reply and should be properly contested .The final decision of the court / Administrative Tribunal should be implemented at the earliest . Conciliation proceedings should not be avoided and should be held in a cordial manner with a view to settle the dispute.