DEEPAK ROSHAN
Ravi Kujur, son of Robin Walter Kujur – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Deepak Roshan, J.)
Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. The instant writ application has been preferred by the petitioner for the following relief(s):-
(ii) For issuance of appropriate writ (s), order (s), direction (s), specifically a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding upon the respondents to release the arrears of salary, relating to the order of punishment, as also consider the petitioner for promotion, w.e.f. the date 10.08.2021 when batch mates/ juniors have been promoted, and other consequential benefits.
3. The brief facts of the case as disclosed in the writ application is th
The court ruled that disciplinary actions must consider the context of the employee's role and established procedures, emphasizing the need for fairness in departmental inquiries.
Departmental proceedings must comply with established rules, requiring evidence and witness examination; failure to do so invalidates the proceedings.
The court ruled that failure to provide inquiry reports and examine witnesses violates natural justice, rendering disciplinary actions arbitrary and illegal.
The disciplinary authority must record its own findings and provide an opportunity for the delinquent employee to respond if it disagrees with the findings of the inquiry officer. The delay in initia....
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