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PANKAJ JAIN
Atinder Pal Singh – Appellant
Versus
Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner's disciplinary concerns affect promotion. (Para 1 , 3) |
| 2. disputes over promotion procedures based on charge sheet. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. regulations require timely resolution of disciplinary proceedings. (Para 6) |
| 4. court orders expeditious conclusion of inquiry. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
JUDGMENT
Mr. Pankaj Jain, J. (Oral)
By way of present writ petition, the petitioner prays for issuance of writ in the nature of certiorari seeking quashing of the charge sheet dated 08.09.2021 (Annexure P-2) issued to the petitioner under Regulation 8 of the Punjab State Electricity Board Employees (Punishment & Appeal) Rules, 1971.
2. Reply by way of affidavit of Er. Munish Bansal Joint Secy/Technical-2, PSPCL, Patiala on behalf of respondent has been filed. The same is taken on record.
3. Petitioner was appointed as Junior Engineer (Electrical) with the respondent on 03.06.2014 and is aspiring to be considered for promotion to the post of Assistant Engineer having completed 3 years service and in possession of requisite qualification. However, the claim of the petitioner is being not considered on account of charge sheet issued to him (Annexure P-2).
4. Learned counsel for the petition
Promotion rights in service law are protected unless a charge sheet has been formally issued; mere contemplation of disciplinary action cannot postpone eligibility.
Timely initiation and conclusion of disciplinary proceedings are critical; excessive delays can vitiate the proceedings and infringe on the rights of the employee.
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