C.V. SATHEESHCHANDRAN versus GENERAL MANAGER, UCO BANK AND ORS .

C.V. SATHEESHCHANDRAN versus GENERAL MANAGER, UCO BANK AND ORS .

The appellant's reversion request was made during the period of probation but after one year of promotion; as per the relevant bipartite agreements, permanent forfeiture of promotion is unlawful and can be imposed only for two years. Disentitlement for stagnation increments is valid because the request was made...

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Parties
Appellant: C.V. Satheeshchandran; Respondent: General Manager, UCO Bank and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
11 January 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment and Order
Outcome
Appeal partly allowed
Legal Topics
Promotion, Probation, Reversion, Stagnation Increments, Bank Service
Service Law Promotion Probation Reversion Stagnation Increments Bank Service

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Parties

C.V. Satheeshchandran

Appellant

General Manager, UCO Bank and Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment and Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conditions imposed in the reversion order denying permanent promotion and stagnation increments are in accordance with bipartite agreements between the Bank and its workmen

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's reversion request was made during the period of probation but after one year of promotion; as per the relevant bipartite agreements, permanent forfeiture of promotion is unlawful and can be imposed only for two years. Disentitlement for stagnation increments is valid because the request was made after one year. No automatic confirmation occurred without express order.

Court Disposition

Appeal partly allowed

Orders

  • Order imposing permanent forfeiture of promotion set aside
  • Appellant to forfeit promotion chances only for two years from effective date of reversion