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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
BATTU DEVANAND, KIRANMAYEE MANDAVA
R Chiranjeevi Chitti Babu, S/O. R. Veerabhadra Rao – Appellant
Versus
State Of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. By Its Principal Secretary, Revenue (Excise) Department – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background of the writ appeal and proceedings (Para 1 , 3) |
| 2. arguments regarding the timelines for disciplinary proceedings (Para 2 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. judicial considerations for revising timelines (Para 6) |
| 4. modification of inquiry timeline and consequences for non-compliance (Para 7) |
| 5. conclusion and directions given in the appeal (Para 8 , 9) |
JUDGMENT :
Battu Devanand, J.
This Writ Appeal is filed aggrieved by the order, dated 19.09.2025 passed by the learned Single Judge of this Court in I.A.No.01 of 2025 in W.P.No.31558 of 2024.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the appellant and the learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
3. The facts leading to filing of this Appeal are herein under:-
W.P.No.31558 of 2024 is filed seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not concluding the long pending Disciplinary Proceedings issued vide TEC.Nos.89 and 229 of 2013 Dated 06.01.2017 and 26.07.2017 by the Tribunal for Disciplinary Proceedings (TDP) now referred to Commissioner of Inquiries vide G.O.Rt.Nos.464 and 363 Revenue (Vigilance-IV) Department, Dated 09.05.2023 and 13.04.2023 by the 1st respondent, for the incident pertaining
Disciplinary inquiries must comply with guidelines for timely resolution, upholding principles of natural justice, especially regarding the rights of government employees approaching retirement.
Timely completion of disciplinary inquiries is essential to uphold the rights of retired employees, with strict adherence to administrative guidelines mandated by government orders.
Timely completion of disciplinary proceedings is essential to protect employees from undue hardship and ensure adherence to government directives.
The court affirmed that disciplinary inquiries against retired employees must be completed within set timelines to ensure timely settlement of pension benefits.
Inordinate delay in disciplinary proceedings against retired employees can lead to quashing of the charges, emphasizing accountability and adherence to specified timelines in the inquiry process.
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