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K. SARATH
K. Anand Babu – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana, rep. By its Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department – Respondent
ORDER:
1. Heard Sri S.Gopal Rao, learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Services-III.
2. The learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is questioning the proceedings in G.O.Rt.No.509, MA & UD (Vig.II) Department dated 24.08.2017, G.O.Rt.No.267, MA&UD (Vig.III) Department dated 31.03.2021 appointing an Enquiry Officer and Presenting Officer respectively for concluding the disciplinary proceedings initiated in Charge Memo No.G.O.Rt.No.1312, MA & UD (E2) Department dated 18.11.2006 which is not communicated to the petitioner and the delinquency pertains to the year 1997-98 and continuance of the prolonged disciplinary proceedings without even commencing the same so far and for not-releasing the pensionary benefits including gratuity, etc. though the petitioner retired from service on 30.06.2017 on attaining the age of superannuation.
3. The Learned Counsel submits that the respondents said to have issued Charge Memo in G.O.Rt.No.1312, MA and UD (E2) Department dated 18.11.2006 which was not even communicated to the petitioner and the allegations are that the petitioner and three others allowed a builder to con
Inordinate delay in disciplinary proceedings against retired employees can lead to quashing of the charges, emphasizing accountability and adherence to specified timelines in the inquiry process.
Inordinate delay in disciplinary proceedings post-superannuation causes prejudice, warranting quashing of charges.
Unexplained delays in disciplinary proceedings cause prejudice to the charged officer, warranting termination of such proceedings.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the need to avoid inordinate delays in disciplinary proceedings, the serious prejudice and mental distress caused by such delays, and the court's a....
Disciplinary proceedings against a government employee should be concluded expeditiously, and any unexplained delay may vitiate the proceedings.
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