GENERAL MANAGER, UCO BANK & ANR. versus M. VENURANGANATH

GENERAL MANAGER, UCO BANK & ANR. versus M. VENURANGANATH

Since respondent's suspension was for criminal offence and he was acquitted (even by benefit of doubt), Clause 22(8) of the Manual entitles him to all benefits as if he had been on duty, overriding Regulation 15(2).

Parties
Appellant: General Manager, UCO Bank & Anr.; Respondent: M. Venuranganath
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 December 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Division Bench Judgment of Andhra Pradesh High Court in Writ Appeal No. 685 of 2004
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Bank Disciplinary Proceedings, Suspension, Entitlement to Pay and Allowances After Acquittal, Departmental Proceedings Post Acquittal
Service Law Bank Disciplinary Proceedings Suspension Entitlement to Pay and Allowances After Acquittal Departmental Proceedings Post Acquittal

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Parties

General Manager, UCO Bank & Anr.

Appellant

M. Venuranganath

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Division Bench Judgment of Andhra Pradesh High Court in Writ Appeal No. 685 of 2004

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether respondent is entitled to pay and allowances for the suspension period after acquittal in criminal trial
  2. 2 Applicability of Clause 22(8) of Manual on Disciplinary Action and Related Matters of UCO Bank vs. Regulation 15(2) of United Commercial Bank (Conduct, Discipline and Appeal) Regulation, 1976

Ratio Decidendi

Since respondent's suspension was for criminal offence and he was acquitted (even by benefit of doubt), Clause 22(8) of the Manual entitles him to all benefits as if he had been on duty, overriding Regulation 15(2).

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Respondent entitled to all benefits for suspension period as if he had been on duty.
  • No order as to costs.