39 CFR 961.11 – Consequences for failure to comply with rules
(a) The Hearing Official may determine that the employee has abandoned the right to a hearing, and that administrative offset may be initiated if the employee files his or her petition late without good cause; or files a withdrawal of the employee’s petition for a hearing.
Terms Used In 39 CFR 961.11
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
(b) The Hearing Official may determine that the administrative offset may not be initiated if the Postal Service fails to file the answer or files the answer late without good cause; or files a withdrawal of the debt determination at issue.
(c) If a party fails to comply with these Rules or the Hearing Official’s orders, the Hearing Official may take such action as he or she deems reasonable and proper under the circumstances, including dismissing or granting the petition as appropriate.