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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
HARPREET SINGH BRAR
Khairati Lal – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Harpreet Singh Brar, J.
Through the instant petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner has sought writ in the nature of mandamus for directing the respondents to release all the retiral benefits including gratuity, leave encashment, over draft expenses borne by the petitioner and all the other consequential benefits with interest @ 18% per annum.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, infer alia, contends that the petitioner retired as Store Keeper-cum-Mandi Inspector from the respondent-Corporation on 31.12.2006 as is evident from Annexure P-2. A charge sheet was served upon the petitioner on 21.01.2009 (Annexure P-3) after the retirement of the petitioner for shortage of wheat stock during the crop year 2002-03 on the allegations that the petitioner has failed to maintain the health of the entire wheat stock and as such, the respondent-Corporation has suffered the loss of Rs.67,96,209/- only. The inquiry officer concluded the inquiry and gave its findings by holding that the charge of loss as quantified in the charge sheet to the extent of Rs.67 lakh is not proved against the petitioner and the charge against the petitioner stands p
Timely initiation and conclusion of disciplinary proceedings are critical; excessive delays can vitiate the proceedings and infringe on the rights of the employee.
Prolonged disciplinary proceedings without resolution can lead to quashing of charges and entitlement to retirement benefits.
Delay in disciplinary proceedings mandates prompt resolution; courts enforce employee rights for timely payment of dues.
The court emphasized the employer's duty to conclude disciplinary inquiries promptly, holding that unreasonable delays in such proceedings entitle employees to interest on delayed pension payments.
Unexplained delays in disciplinary proceedings cause prejudice to the charged officer, warranting termination of such proceedings.
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