Punjab’s former suspended SSP reinstated by commission
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ January 9,2026
As per available information, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reinstated Punjab cadre IPS officer Ravjot Kaur Grewal, who was earlier suspended over allegations of biased conduct during the Tarn Taran by-election in November 2025.
Grewal was SSP Tarn Taran when the election commission suspended her on the complaints of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
The Commission, however, made it clear that the final decision in the departmental proceedings initiated against the officer will be taken only with the concurrence of the Election Commission, under the applicable conduct and discipline rules.
With the revocation order now issued, Dr Grewal stands reinstated, though the disciplinary proceedings against her will continue to remain under the supervision and concurrence framework laid down by the Election Commission.
Since the suspension was ordered by the ECI, the Punjab government had been constrained by rules that mandate mandatory consultation and concurrence of the Commission, along with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), before reinstating any officer suspended on the poll body’s directions.
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