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PRASANNA B. VARALE, ASHOK S. KINAGI
N. Sarojamma – Appellant
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Divisional Controller KSRTC – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Mr. Prasanna B. Varale, C.J. - The appeal is filed challenging the order dated 10.11.2022, passed by learned Single Judge in W.P.No. 26454/2018.
2. Heard learned counsel for the appellant at length.
3. The appellant was working as a conductor in the respondent-Corporation. She remained unauthorizedly absent from duty. The disciplinary authority issued a charge-sheet to the appellant for which the appellant suitably replied. The respondent being dissatisfied with the reply submitted by the appellant, decided to initiate domestic enquiry. The respondent appointed enquiry officer for conducting domestic enquiry. The enquiry officer conducted an enquiry and observed that the charges leveled against the appellant are proved and submitted a report to the respondent. The respondent acting on the findings of the enquiry officer, passed an order of dismissal from service. The appellant aggrieved by the order of dismissal, raised a dispute under Section 10 (4-A) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 before the III Additional Labour Court, Bengaluru in I.D.No.41/2016.
The respondent filed statement of objections denying the averments made in the claim petition and contended that the ap
The court clarified that judicial review in disciplinary matters is limited, focusing on procedural fairness and legality, thereby confirming the legality of dismissal for unauthorized absenteeism.
The court established that a fair domestic enquiry and proportional punishment for habitual unauthorized absence from duty are essential under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and that the burden o....
An employee's unauthorised absence without sufficient evidence of illness can justify dismissal, and the absence of a formal inquiry does not establish grounds for overturning the decision if the fac....
The authority to impose punishment in disciplinary proceedings and the doctrine of proportionality were influential in the court's decision.
The absence without leave constitutes misconduct justifying disciplinary action, requiring substantiation of claims regarding illness with adequate evidence.
The court established that procedural fairness is essential in disciplinary inquiries, and failure to adhere to this can render dismissals invalid.
The court emphasized the distinct nature of proceedings under Section 33(2)(b) and Section 10 of the I.D. Act, and the limited jurisdiction of the court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India....
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