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DELHI HIGH COURT
MANMOHAN, NAVIN CHAWLA
Sandeep Kumar Varma – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to disciplinary proceedings and appeal. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. court's observation on appeal processing. (Para 5) |
| 3. order for expediting appeal decision. (Para 6 , 7) |
JUDGMENT
Manmohan, J. (Oral):
C.M.No.45689/2021
Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
Accordingly, the application stands disposed of.
W.P.(C) 14520/2021
1. Present writ petition has been filed primarily challenging the charge sheet dated 24th January, 2017 and the order dated 16th October, 2020.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the Disciplinary Authority had passed the order dated 16th October, 2020 against the petitioner imposing a penalty of compulsory retirement with due benefits.
3. Aggrieved by the order dated 16th October, 2020, the petitioner preferred an appeal before Additional Chief Safety Commissioner on 26th December 2020. He states that since no response was received, the petitioner approached this Court by filing a writ petition, being W.P(C) 4484 of 2021, whereby this Court, vide order 13th April 2021, directed the Appellate Authority to decide the petitioner's appeal by way of a reasoned order as expeditiously as possible, preferably wit
Right to a timely response in disciplinary proceedings is critical, leading to court directions for resolution within a specific timeframe.
Disciplinary proceedings must not be prematurely set aside without conclusive evidence of misconduct, ensuring fairness in administrative processes.
Disciplinary penalties must be proportionate to the misconduct, and employees must be afforded fair opportunities for defense during inquiries.
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