Union Bank of India vs D.C. Chaturvedi

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DELHI HIGH COURT
PRATHIBA M.SINGH
Union Bank of India – Appellant
Versus
D.C. Chaturvedi – Respondent

Table of Content
1. employee dismissal and inquiry process. (Para 2 , 3 , 5 , 6)
2. gratuity claims and the role of the controlling authority. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 14)
3. arguments regarding the forfeiture of gratuity. (Para 18 , 19 , 20 , 21)
4. conditions for forfeiture of gratuity under section 4(6)(a). (Para 39 , 40 , 41 , 42)
5. conclusions and orders regarding payments to employees. (Para 63 , 64 , 65)

JUDGMENT

Prathiba M. Singh, J.

1. This pronouncement has been done through hybrid conferencing.

Facts in W.P.(C) 4486/2021

2. The Respondent herein - Mr. D.C. Chaturvedi, was an employee of the Petitioner Bank-Union Bank of India (hereinafter "Bank"). A charge sheet was issued against him on 7th November, 1994, alleging that loans were issued by him accommodating certain parties which caused losses to the Bank. A show cause notice was issued and, thereafter, an Inquiry Officer was appointed. The report of the Inquiry Officer held the Respondent/Employee (hereinafter "Employee No.1") guilty of the charges levelled against him. Accordingly, the Disciplinary Authority of the Bank vide order dated 21st August, 1998 imposed the penalty of dismissal on Employee No.1. The relevant extra

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DELHI HIGH COURTPRATHIBA M.SINGHUnion Bank of India – AppellantVersusD.C. Chaturvedi – Respondent

DELHI HIGH COURT
PRATHIBA M.SINGH
Union Bank of India – Appellant
Versus
D.C. Chaturvedi – Respondent