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PURNENDU SINGH
Raman Kumar @ Raman Kumar Singh – Appellant
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State of Bihar – Respondent
Purnendu Singh, J.—Heard Mr. Pramod Kumar Mallick, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr. Rajeev Shekhar, learned AC to GA-13 for the State.
2. The petitioner in paragraph no. 1 of the present writ petition has sought inter alia following relief(s), which is reproduced hereinafter:—
"(i) To quash the order dated 19.04.2023 passed by the respondent no-03, the Director Secondary Education, Bihar, Patna Whereby the respondent no -03, the Director Secondary Education, Bihar, Patna directing the respondent no - 06, the District Education Officer, Purnia to initiate the departmental Proceeding against the petitioner Raman Kumar Singh within a week after receiving the letter. (annexure-P/14)
(ii) Further quash the order dated 10.05.2023 passed by Sri Shiv Nath Ra zak the respondent no - 06, the District Education Officer, Purnia whereby the respondent no - 06 the District Education Officer, Purnia charge sheeted the petitioner Raman Kumar Singh alleging that in four head a) Not handed over the Charge and disobey the order of department, b) Petitioner has been directed by letter no-328 dated 02.02.2023 to hand over charge within two days but it was disobeyed c) Due to k
Vagueness of charge memo, delay in initiation of disciplinary proceedings, impermissibility of piecemeal enquiry
The withdrawal of a charge memo does not necessarily nullify the proceedings, and pendency of disciplinary proceedings can be a valid reason for denying promotion.
Prolonged disciplinary proceedings against retired employees without justification can lead to quashing of the proceedings, emphasizing the need for timely action.
Merely stating that huge financial losses are caused to the State would not suffice unless the charges are even prima-facie supported by any credible material placed before the court.
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