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MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM
Ganasala Krishna – Appellant
Versus
Presiding Officer, Hon’ble Labour Court, Guntur – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. The writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, claiming the following prayer :
2. In the instant writ petition, the Award dated 15.09.2008 made in ID No.71 of 2006 on the file of Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court, Guntur, is called into question. Consequently, the writ petitioner also seeks reinstatement, continuity of service, back wages and attendant benefits.
Brief case of the petitioner :
3. The petitioner had joined in service as a Conductor on 01.08.1997 in the respondent-Corporation at Tadepalligudem. While so, on 02.09.2005 during the course of his employment when he was discharging his duties on the Bus Bearing No.AP 9 Z 5281
The High Court's role under Article 226 is not to re-evaluate evidence but to ensure that disciplinary proceedings comply with established legal standards and natural justice.
Disciplinary action against an employee must be based on enumerated misconduct; failure to issue correct tickets constitutes valid grounds for penalty.
The appointing authority has discretion in imposing punishment, and courts should interfere only in rare and appropriate cases.
The appointing authority has discretion in imposing punishment, but the court may interfere if the punishment is disproportionate to the charges, and may modify the punishment or remit the case to th....
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