UNION OF INDIA & ORS. versus DIPAK MALI

UNION OF INDIA & ORS. versus DIPAK MALI

Suspension order lapses after ninety days unless reviewed and extended within that period as per amended Rule 10; subsequent review and extension cannot revive an invalid suspension order. The Tribunal and High Court correctly quashed the invalid suspension and Supreme Court affirms.

Parties
Petitioner: Union of India & Ors.; Respondent: Dipak Mali
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
15 December 2009
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) / Supreme Court Appellate Decision
Outcome
SLP dismissed
Legal Topics
Suspension of Employee, Review and Extension of Suspension Orders, Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, Central Civil Services (cca) Rules, 1965

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Parties

Union of India & Ors.

Petitioner

Dipak Mali

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) / Supreme Court Appellate Decision

  1. 1 Whether the suspension order survives after expiry of ninety days without review or extension as per amended Rule 10 (6) and (7) of Central Civil Services (CCA) Rules, 1965
  2. 2 Whether subsequent review and extension can revive a suspension order which has become invalid after expiry of ninety days

Ratio Decidendi

Suspension order lapses after ninety days unless reviewed and extended within that period as per amended Rule 10; subsequent review and extension cannot revive an invalid suspension order. The Tribunal and High Court correctly quashed the invalid suspension and Supreme Court affirms.

Court Disposition

SLP dismissed

Orders

  • No costs
  • Upholding High Court and Central Administrative Tribunal orders quashing suspension order