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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWAR RAO
P.V.Purushottam Rao, Goa – Appellant
Versus
Vice President, I.T.D.C. New Delhi – Respondent
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| 1. detailed background on disciplinary action against the petitioner. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. the petitions challenging the imposed penalties and the inquiry conclusions. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. court observations on the validity of the imposed penalties. (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. final ruling and modification of penalties regarding the petitioner's case. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
ORDER :
2. Heard Sri Sundareshan, learned counsel representing Sri P. Govind Reddy, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Sri A.K. Jaya Prakash Rao, learned Standing counsel appearing for the respondents.
(a) The petitioner was initially appointed as a Computer Operator in the respondent Corporation on 11.08.1997 and thereafter, he was posted at the Accounts Division of Hotel Samrat, New Delhi and worked till May, 2001. On 15.05.2001, he was transferred and posted at ITDC Duty Free Shop, Hyderabad Airport, Hyderabad, on permanent basis. The petitioner discharged his duties to the satisfaction of his superiors at Hotel Samrat and there was no complaint whatsoever against him.
(c) After completion of the investigation, the Excise authorities filed a charge-sheet before the learned Special Judicial First Cl
In disciplinary proceedings, penalties must align with proven charges; failure to establish misconduct can lead to modifications of imposed penalties.
Disciplinary inquiries must adhere to procedural fairness, requiring the establishment to prove charges through evidence; failure to do so invalidates the inquiry and any resultant punishment.
Termination without adequate evidence and disregard for fair procedures violates principles of natural justice.
Disciplinary authorities must follow the established procedure of law and judicial pronouncements in disciplinary proceedings.
: Service – Punishment - once the charges levelled against the delinquent employee are proved then it is for the appointing authority to decide as to what punishment should be imposed on the delinque....
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