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THE HIGH COURT OF GAUHATI (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
N. UNNI KRISHNAN NAIR
Nabajyoti Sarma S/o Lt. Bipin Sarma – Appellant
Versus
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
N. UNNI KRISHNAN NAIR, J.
Heard Mr. D. Choudhury, learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S. Dutta, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
2. The challenge in the present proceeding is to an order, dated 24.06.2013, issued by the Chief Regional Manager, New India Assurance Co. Ltd, imposing upon the petitioner, the penalty of removal from service on conclusion of the departmental proceeding instituted against him. The petitioner has also assailed the orders passed by the appellate authority and the reviewing authority upholding the penalty so imposed upon the petitioner.
3. The brief facts requisite for adjudication of the issue arising in the present proceeding, is noticed as under:
Basing on the allegations emerging against the petitioner of having committed a misconduct in discharge of his duties as a Development Officer while posted at Nalbari branch of New India Assurance Co. Ltd, the petitioner was vide order, dated 09.09.2010, placed under suspension. The said order of suspension was, however, revoked by the competent authority on 13.01.201
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