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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
PULLA KARTHIK
A.Mangamma – Appellant
Versus
Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Home Department – Respondent
ORDER:
Since the lis in these writ petitions is one and the same, they are heard together and are being disposed of by this common order.
2. These Writ Petitions (TR) are filed seeking to declare and set aside the impugned punishment orders dated 17.01.2011 and 30.04.2011 respectively, issued by respondent No.4, and the rejections orders in appeal dated 11.03.2011 and 28/30.06.2011 and in revision dated 30.07.2013, 09.02.2012 and 08.02.2012, passed by respondent Nos.3 and 2, respectively, as illegal, arbitrary, unjust and violative of principles of natural justice, with a consequential direction to the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Inspector of Police, as per her seniority, with all consequential benefits.
3. Heard S. Surender Reddy, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner in all these petitions, and learned Government Pleader for Services (Home), appearing on behalf of the respondents.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was initially appointed as a Sub-Inspector of Police (Civil) through the 2002- Notification, and after successfully undergoing training, she joined duty on probation in Hyderabad Ran
Disciplinary actions based on minor infractions require compelling justification and adherence to natural justice principles; absence due to illness is not willful misconduct.
The punishment of censure has no currency and cannot affect promotion eligibility if the misconduct occurred more than five years prior to the crucial date.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that disciplinary proceedings must be based on some evidence, comply with natural justice, and ensure that the penalty is not disproportionate to t....
Disciplinary actions must be supported by clear reasoning; failure to provide reasons renders such actions invalid.
Disciplinary action must consider proportionality of punishment in light of circumstances, including health issues, and proper procedure must be followed to ensure fair treatment.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the importance of upholding natural justice and constitutional rights in disciplinary proceedings and the imposition of penalties.
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