IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
NYAPATHY VIJAY
Bairisetti Desaiah – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual background on disciplinary charges against petitioner (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 2. contentions regarding delay and sustainability of charges (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 3. judicial analysis on delay and procedural issues from precedent (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 4. applicability of a.p. revised pension rules on charge memorandum (Para 22 , 23) |
| 5. discussion on accountability and procedural efficiency in disciplinary enquiries (Para 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32) |
| 6. conclusion and directives pertaining to the charges and timelines (Para 34) |
ORDER :
1. The present writ petition is filed to declare the action of Respondents in not concluding the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the Petitioner as violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India; to consequently directly forthwith conclude the disciplinary proceedings in terms of G.O.Ms.No.91 GAD dated 12.09.2022 or in the alternative to quash the proceedings.
2. The facts leading to the filing of the writ petition are as follows:
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