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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY, PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
Anjela Hansda, wife of Late S.J. Murmu – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
R.Mukhopadhyay, J.
1. Heard Mr. Manoj Tondon, the learned counsel for the appellant and Mr. Indranil Bhaduri, the learned SC-IV.
2. This appeal is directed against the order dated 12.04.2022, passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(S) No. 3828 of 2017, whereby and whereunder, the writ application preferred against the order of dismissal dated 14.07.2004 and rejection of the appeal on the ground of delay has been dismissed.
3. The writ petitioner/appellant was posted as a Regional Education Deputy Director, Santhal Pargana Block, Dumka and vide order dated 03.10.2002 the writ petitioner was suspended from service and the departmental proceeding was initiated and charge-sheet was forwarded to the writ petitioner and the charges included indulging in corruption in payment to teachers of the Madarsa, disobeying the orders of her seniors by granting irregular promotion, illegally sending teachers of the Madarsa for training in Teachers’ Training College, indulging in corruption by colluding with her co- workers, fraud, illegal appointments and overlooking numerous rules and provisions and all these charges were for the period during which the writ petitioner was posted as Dist
The court emphasized the accountability of State-Authorities for inaction and held that the impersonal machinery of the government cannot be used as a ground for condonation of delay.
Condonation of delay requires sufficient cause and plausible explanation; financial hardship alone insufficient without vigilance.
The appointment cancellation of petitioners was upheld due to jurisdictional limitations and the conclusion of recruitment processes, emphasizing the need for compliance with statutory guidelines.
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