RAM KUMAR versus STATE OF HARYANA

RAM KUMAR versus STATE OF HARYANA

The impugned order of termination is not vitiated by absence of separate reasons, as the punishing authority accepted the findings and reasons of the Enquiry Officer, fulfilling the requirements of natural justice.

Parties
Appellant: Ram Kumar; Respondent: State of Haryana
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
20 August 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From Punjab and Haryana High Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Departmental Enquiry, Termination of Service, Natural Justice, Non Speaking Order, Civil Court Jurisdiction
Service Law Departmental Enquiry Termination of Service Natural Justice Non Speaking Order Civil Court Jurisdiction

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Parties

Ram Kumar

Appellant

State of Haryana

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From Punjab and Haryana High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a non-speaking order of termination is valid when the punishing authority accepts the findings and reasons of the Enquiry Officer
  2. 2 Whether failure to give reasons in the order violates principles of natural justice

Ratio Decidendi

The impugned order of termination is not vitiated by absence of separate reasons, as the punishing authority accepted the findings and reasons of the Enquiry Officer, fulfilling the requirements of natural justice.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs
  • Respondent may consider re-employment of appellant to a suitable post