SURJEET SINGH BHAMRA versus BANK OF INDIA & ORS.

SURJEET SINGH BHAMRA versus BANK OF INDIA & ORS.

The Bank of India Voluntary Retirement Scheme, 2000 is partly mandatory for compliance by employees and directory for the Bank. The Scheme does not provide consequences or benefits by 'deeming fiction' for the employee if the Bank does not act within the prescribed time. Disciplinary proceedings and punishment imposed by the Bank after 31.12.2000 were lawful as the employment relationship continued until acceptance of voluntary retirement on 19.06.2001. The punishment order is just, legal, and proper, especially as the appellant admitted the charges.

Parties
Appellant: Surjeet Singh Bhamra; Respondents: Bank of India & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 February 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appeal From High Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Voluntary Retirement Scheme, Disciplinary Proceedings, Punishment Order
Service Law Banking Law Voluntary Retirement Scheme Disciplinary Proceedings Punishment Order

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Parties

Surjeet Singh Bhamra

Appellant

Bank of India & Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appeal From High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Bank of India Voluntary Retirement Scheme, 2000 is mandatory or directory.
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was deemed retired on 31.12.2000 under the Scheme.
  3. 3 Whether disciplinary proceedings and punishment imposed after 31.12.2000 were valid.

Ratio Decidendi

The Bank of India Voluntary Retirement Scheme, 2000 is partly mandatory for compliance by employees and directory for the Bank. The Scheme does not provide consequences or benefits by 'deeming fiction' for the employee if the Bank does not act within the prescribed time. Disciplinary proceedings and punishment imposed by the Bank after 31.12.2000 were lawful as the employment relationship continued until acceptance of voluntary retirement on 19.06.2001. The punishment order is just, legal, and proper, especially as the appellant admitted the charges.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Impugned order by High Court upheld, though on reasons other than those given by the High Court.