Section 6(2) in Rules Regarding Assistance to Government Servants in Criminal Cases Instituted by or Against Them, (1951)
(2)Procedure when decision is against Government servants - If the case is decided against the Government servant, the question whether an appeal should be filed at the expense of Government or whether the damages awarded to the complainant or the fine imposed should be paid by Government shall be decided by Government either on the application of the officer concerned or on the representation of his superior officer. The application or representation shall be submitted to Government through the head of the Department. Both officers should give their own considered opinion on it.
