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DELHI HIGH COURT
RAJIV SHAKDHER, TALWANT SINGH
Dinesh Singh – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. inquiry report received; direction for timely decision. (Para 1) |
| 2. closure of writ petition and consignment of records. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
JUDGMENT
[Court hearing convened via video-conferencing on account of COVID-19]
Rajiv Shakdher, J. (Oral)
CM APPL. 3175/2022
1. On the previous date i.e., 19.01.2022, we had passed the following order in the above-captioned application :
"1. Mr. A.S. Singh, who appears on behalf of the petitioner/applicant, says that since the inquiry officer has submitted the inquiry report, albeit on 30.03.2021, all that the petitioner seeks, in the form of direction, is that the disciplinary authority should take a decision, one way or another, within the stipulated timeframe.
2. The writ petition is directed against the order dated 22.08.2019, passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal [in short the "Tribunal"] in O.A. No.2772/2017, wherein the operative directions issued were that the inquiry should be completed within a period of six months.
3. Given this position, we are prima facie of the view that a direction can be issued to the disciplinary authority to take a decision in the matter within a stipulated timeframe, with libe
The court reinforces the responsibility of disciplinary authorities to make timely decisions on inquiries, ensuring procedural fairness for affected parties.
The disciplinary authority must make a timely decision, and the petitioner has the right to challenge the decision if adverse.
Disciplinary proceedings may continue only with proper justification, even after compulsory retirement, pending Tribunal's assessment of the circumstances.
The court emphasized the necessity for timely resolution of tribunal applications to facilitate uninterrupted disciplinary proceedings and uphold the integrity of the process.
The period of limitation for disciplinary proceedings was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, as per the Supreme Court's order dated January 10, 2022, and the disciplinary authority had 90 days f....
The court cannot interfere with pending tribunal matters and emphasizes timely adjudication by the administrative tribunal.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the application for leave to pass final order in the disciplinary proceedings against the petitioner was filed in a sheer illegal, arbitrary, ....
The court emphasized adherence to judicial precedents in administrative inquiries and recognized a respondent's right to pursue legal remedies following inquiry conclusions.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement to address the petitioner's claim regarding the disciplinary authority and the possibility of victimization, and the court's author....
A decision must be rendered by the same individuals who heard a case to ensure procedural fairness and consistency in adjudication.
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