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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
HARISH KUMAR
Mushafir Singh, Son of Late Sidan Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Bihar – Respondent
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| 1. background on petitioner's employment and disciplinary action. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. procedural defects in disciplinary proceedings were noted. (Para 5) |
| 3. petitioner's arguments against disciplinary action. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. court's analysis of disciplinary procedure and evidence standards. (Para 12 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 26) |
| 5. application of rule 43(c) on superannuation and pending proceedings. (Para 27 , 30) |
| 6. pension rights must comply with lawful processes even post-superannuation. (Para 28) |
| 7. order of back wages and pension entitlements. (Para 32 , 35) |
| 8. court directed compensation and reinstatement of pension rights. (Para 34) |
JUDGMENT :
(HARISH KUMAR, J.)
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.
2. The petitioner is aggrieved with the order as contained Memo No. 820 dated 04.04.2014 passed by the District Magistrate-cum-Collectorate, Nalanda, whereby the petitioner has been inflicted with the punishment of withholding of permanent pension till his life.
3. Short facts as culled out from the materials available on record are that, the petitioner was initially appointed as an Amin on 20.10.1973. Wh
Pension rights cannot be revoked without adherence to due process, ensuring legal and procedural fairness in disciplinary proceedings, especially when misconduct charges remain pending.
The court emphasized the importance of conducting departmental proceedings in accordance with the principle of natural justice and directed payment of provisional pension to the petitioner.
Disciplinary proceedings against government employees must be conducted fairly, based on adequate evidence, and require reasoned decisions to uphold the principles of natural justice.
The absence of evidence in disciplinary proceedings renders any punitive action unsustainable.
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