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ABHINAND KUMAR SHAVILI, NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWAR RAO
Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd. – Appellant
Versus
Rahemat Ali – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao, J.)
This Writ Appeal is filed aggrieved by the order passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.No.26493 of 2019, dated 31.03.2023.
2. Heard Sri G. Vidya Sagar, learned Senior counsel, representing Sri R. Vinod Reddy, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the appellants and CH. Sujatha, learned counsel appearing for the respondent.
3. The brief facts of the case are as follows:-
The main legal point established in the judgment is that unauthorized absence from duties constitutes misconduct, and the disciplinary authority is empowered to impose punishment based on fair discip....
Unauthorized absence not misconduct without proof of willfulness; compelling circumstances like family illness excuse it.
Unauthorized absence due to illness can be justified under compelling circumstances, affecting the severity of disciplinary action imposed.
Extraneous past regularized absences cannot justify disproportionate removal penalty; timely notice and medical proof negate wilful misconduct claim.
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