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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWAR RAO
G.Ramulu – Appellant
Versus
APSRTC – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenging disciplinary actions and procedural fairness in inquiries. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. details of the misconduct charges and the defense presented. (Para 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. contention around the fairness of the inquiry and appeal processes. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 4. court's observation concerning procedural issues and available remedies. (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 5. final decision on the entitlement and modification of punishment. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
ORDER :
1. This writ petition is filed to quash the impugned punishment of reduction of pay by (2) incremental stage with cumulative effect besides treating the suspension period as not on duty vide Proceedings No. 02/95(29)/2012-GPP, dated 30.03.2013 as confirmed in appeal vide Proceedings No.PA/20(34)/2013-Dy.CTM/MR, dated 20.03.2014 as arbitrary. Consequently, direct the respondents to restore the deferred increments duly treating the suspension period as duty with wages along with all consequential benefits.
2. Heard Sri V. Narasimha Goud, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Sri Shanthi Bhushan, learned Standing Counsel for TGSRTC, appearing for the respondents.
3. Learned counsel for the pe
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