PANJKAJESH versus TULSI GRAMIN BANK AND ANR.

PANJKAJESH versus TULSI GRAMIN BANK AND ANR.

The appellate authority’s order meant that penalty of withholding two increments with cumulative effect was confirmed and one increment was released; absence of an inquiry officer being higher in rank did not materially prejudice the petitioner.

Parties
Petitioner: Panjkajesh; Respondents: Tulsi Gramin Bank and Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 May 1997
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) / Decision on SLP
Outcome
Petition dismissed.
Legal Topics
Disciplinary Inquiry, Punishment of Withholding Increments, Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976, Staff Service Regulations
Service Law Disciplinary Inquiry Punishment of Withholding Increments Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976 Staff Service Regulations

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Parties

Panjkajesh

Petitioner

Tulsi Gramin Bank and Anr.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) / Decision on SLP

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Interpretation of appellate authority's order regarding release of increment
  2. 2 Whether inquiry officer must be higher in rank than delinquent officer under Regulation 30(3)

Ratio Decidendi

The appellate authority’s order meant that penalty of withholding two increments with cumulative effect was confirmed and one increment was released; absence of an inquiry officer being higher in rank did not materially prejudice the petitioner.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed.

Orders

  • Special Leave Petition dismissed.
  • Clarification issued regarding interpretation of appellate authority’s order.