Section 36Sec./Art. 36

Prescriptive Period for Appeals. The decision of the Commissioner of Civil Service rendered in an administrative case involving discipline of subordinate officers and employees may be appealed by the respondent to the Civil Service Board of Appeals within thirty (30) days after receipt by him of the decision.

No petition for reconsideration of the decision rendered by the Commissioner of Civil Service will be entertained if not filed within the period for appeal as provided in this section: Provided, That only one petition for reconsideration shall be entertained: And provided, further, That the filling of a petition for reconsideration shall suspend the running of the period for appeal.

The Commissioner shall be informed by the office of the respondent of the dates mentioned in this provision.