UNION OF INDIA & ORS. versus ANIL KUMAR SARKAR

UNION OF INDIA & ORS. versus ANIL KUMAR SARKAR

Where, at the time of promotion, none of the conditions in Office Memorandum para 2 exist—no suspension, no charge sheet, no criminal prosecution—the recommendation of the DPC must be honored and the sealed cover procedure is inapplicable; disciplinary proceedings commence only when a charge sheet is issued.

Parties
Appellant: Union of India & Ors.; Respondent: Anil Kumar Sarkar
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
15 March 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Promotion, Sealed Cover Procedure, Departmental Promotion Committee, Disciplinary Proceedings, Charge Sheet, Suspension
Service Law Promotion Sealed Cover Procedure Departmental Promotion Committee Disciplinary Proceedings Charge Sheet Suspension

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Parties

Union of India & Ors.

Appellant

Anil Kumar Sarkar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sealed cover procedure applies for promotion when, at the relevant date, the employee is neither suspended, served with a charge sheet, nor facing criminal prosecution.
  2. 2 When do disciplinary proceedings commence with respect to government servants for promotion purposes?

Ratio Decidendi

Where, at the time of promotion, none of the conditions in Office Memorandum para 2 exist—no suspension, no charge sheet, no criminal prosecution—the recommendation of the DPC must be honored and the sealed cover procedure is inapplicable; disciplinary proceedings commence only when a charge sheet is issued.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Promotion of respondent to Group 'A' (Jr. Scale) of IRAS with all consequential benefits; High Court order affirmed; No order as to costs.