Ask him to apply to the S.P to give effect to the stoppage of increment to run concurrently. If the withholding of increment is without any future effect then his services will count towards his seniority. Only his increment will be withheld. If S.P is a sincere man, he will do it otherwise he will give it effect after end of the first proceeding’s punishment. However, there is no rule that after the finishing of the first punishment of with holding of increment, the second will be given effect. Punishment should be enforced forthwith. If the candidate desires, he can apply for immediate implementation of the punishment order. Sweet wills do not apply to the departmental proceedings to enable the superior officers to do the things in their own rights.
