Section 3(20) in The Punjab Affiliated Colleges (Security of Service) Rules, 1978
(20)If the employee to whom a copy of the articles of the charge has been delivered does not submit the written statement of defence on or before the date specified for the purpose or does not appear in person before the inquiring authority or otherwise fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of these rules, the inquiring authoirty may hold the inquiry ex-parte.
