IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
N.NAGARESH, J
B.S. VIJAYAKUMAR – Appellant
Versus
KERLA STATE FINANCIAL ENTERPRISES LTD. – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner's service and the cause for suspension. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. disciplinary proceedings need adherence to natural justice. (Para 7 , 9) |
| 3. court's directive for timely disciplinary action and potential reinstatement. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
J U D G M E N T
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Petitioner, who has completed 36 years of service under the 1st respondent-KSFE and who is now working as Despatch Assistant, has approached this Court seeking to quash Ext.P12 and to direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner in service. By Ext.P12 order dated 23.07.2025, the petitioner stands suspended from service in contemplation of disciplinary proceedings.
2. The petitioner states that he has been suspended on an allegation that he and two women employees entered into the cabin of AGM (Legal) on 21.12.2024 and misbehaved to the AGM (Legal) and caused obstruction to the smooth functioning of the office.
3. According to the petitioner, in spite of availability of rank lists, the 1st respondent has not been reporting vacancies to the PSC and has been appointing employees on daily wages. The petitioner took up the cause and hence daily wage employees have an
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