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IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA
PARTHA SARATHI SEN
Animesh Majumder – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. disciplinary action was taken due to unauthorized absences. (Para 1 , 3 , 4 , 19) |
| 2. petitioner contests charges based on claims of coercion and improper procedure. (Para 8 , 10 , 12 , 14) |
| 3. court maintains focus on established principles for misconduct regarding absence. (Para 9 , 23 , 29 , 31) |
| 4. court emphasizes adherence to natural justice in disciplinary processes. (Para 25 , 26 , 30) |
JUDGMENT :
PARTHA SARATHI SEN, J.
1. The subject matter of the instant writ petition is the order dated 30.01.2006 as passed by the respondent no. 2/authority as well as the order dated 04.09.2006 as passed by the respondent no. 3/authority. By the order dated 30.01.2006 the respondent no. 2/authority being the disciplinary authority after conclusion of a disciplinary proceeding was not satisfied with the reply given by the delinquent who is the writ petitioner before this Court and thus while accepting the enquiry report of the enquiry officer imposes major penalty upon the writ petitioner for removal from service.
2. By the order dated 04.09.2006 the respondent no. 3/authority found no merit in the appeal of the delinquent and thus dismissed the said appeal.
3. On careful perusal o
The disciplinary authority's decision is upheld as the petitioner admitted guilt and the absence was not justifiable per service standards.
Unauthorized absence from duty must be proven willful to constitute misconduct; penalties must be proportionate to the offense and consider the employee's service record.
The judgment emphasizes the limited scope of interference in the punishment order and the importance of considering willful absence and proportionality of punishment in disciplinary matters.
The doctrine of proportionality must be applied in determining the proportionality of punishment in disciplinary proceedings, and the punishment must be commensurate with the fault committed.
Habitual unauthorised absence, failure to comply with orders, and proportionality of punishment in disciplinary actions
The punishment imposed must be in accordance with the prescribed list of punishments under the relevant rules and should not deviate from the statutory provisions.
The Court emphasized that while past conduct can influence punishment, it cannot serve as the sole basis for dismissal without it being specifically charged and substantiated.
Disciplinary proceedings initiated by an authority subordinate to the appointing authority do not violate Article 311; the standard for punishment must align with proven misconduct.
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