TARA CHAND VYAS versus CHAIRMAN AND DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY AND ORS.

TARA CHAND VYAS versus CHAIRMAN AND DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY AND ORS.

There was no manifest error apparent on the face of the record warranting interference, as the charges were based on documentary evidence already supplied to the petitioner, and the enquiry officer had elaborately discussed each charge with reasons which were considered by disciplinary and appellate authorities.

Parties
Petitioner: Tara Chand Vyas; Respondent: Chairman and Disciplinary Authority and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
24 February 1997
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (c) / Supreme Court Order Dismissing SLP
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Disciplinary Proceedings, Opportunity to Cross Examine Witnesses, Banking Sector Disciplinary Actions
Service Law Disciplinary Proceedings Opportunity to Cross Examine Witnesses Banking Sector Disciplinary Actions

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Parties

Tara Chand Vyas

Petitioner

Chairman and Disciplinary Authority and Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (c) / Supreme Court Order Dismissing SLP

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether lack of opportunity to cross-examine witnesses vitiates disciplinary proceedings against a bank manager
  2. 2 Whether disciplinary proceedings based solely on documentary evidence supplied to delinquent warrant interference

Ratio Decidendi

There was no manifest error apparent on the face of the record warranting interference, as the charges were based on documentary evidence already supplied to the petitioner, and the enquiry officer had elaborately discussed each charge with reasons which were considered by disciplinary and appellate authorities.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Special leave petition is accordingly dismissed.