If an employee has to file an appeal against the departmental punishment given to him according to clause (a) of section 72 of the Act, the following procedure should be adopted:-
(a) The appealing employee shall file the appeal in his own name and such appeal shall be written in proper and respectful language.
(b) The employee making the appeal should attach the proof of his/her vindication along with the appeal and also attach a copy of the order against which the appeal has been made.
(c) When giving an appeal, the appeal should be registered in his office by addressing the officer hearing the appeal.
(d) An appeal must be filed within thirty five days from the date of receiving the punishment order. However, if the person making the appeal submits an application showing sufficient reasons before the deadline for the appeal, the officer who hears the appeal may register the appeal within six months if he deems it appropriate.