UNION OF !NOIA versus S.P. SINGH

UNION OF !NOIA versus S.P. SINGH

Although the suspension order was dispatched prior to the effective date of voluntary retirement, it was sent to the wrong address despite the department’s knowledge of the correct address; therefore, the order was not deemed communicated before the effective date, and the respondent's voluntary retirement stands.

Parties
Appellant: Union of India; Respondent: S.P. Singh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 May 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal From High Court Judgment Upholding Tribunal Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Voluntary Retirement, Suspension Order, Communication of Administrative Orders
Service Law Administrative Law Voluntary Retirement Suspension Order Communication of Administrative Orders

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Parties

Union of India

Appellant

S.P. Singh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal From High Court Judgment Upholding Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether suspension order not communicated to the correct address before effective date of voluntary retirement can prevent retirement under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
  2. 2 What constitutes proper 'communication' of an administrative order for it to be effective

Ratio Decidendi

Although the suspension order was dispatched prior to the effective date of voluntary retirement, it was sent to the wrong address despite the department’s knowledge of the correct address; therefore, the order was not deemed communicated before the effective date, and the respondent's voluntary retirement stands.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The Supreme Court confirms the decision of the Tribunal and the High Court that the suspension order was not effectively communicated; the respondent was validly retired w.e.f. 1.9.2005.
  • No order as to costs.