Disciplinary proceeding against the govt officer - Punishment of ...

Court Overturns Pension Withholding for Officer; No Evidence of Misconduct or Conduct Rules Breach Found.

March 9, 2024

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Disciplinary proceeding against the govt officer - Punishment of withholding of 10% of monthly pension for a period of three years - misconduct - failure to maintain absolute integrity - The Bombay High Court in 2024 quashed the punishment order dated April 26, 2013, against a petitioner, which had imposed a withholding of 10% of monthly pension for three years, as well as the judgment dated January 23, 2020, by the Central Administrative Tribunal. The court found that the punishment was not sustainable due to the absence of proof of grave misconduct or pecuniary loss to the government, and that there was no violation of the specified Conduct Rules under which the petitioner was charged.

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Disciplinary proceeding against the govt officer - Punishment of ...

Court Overturns Pension Withholding for Officer; No Evidence of Misconduct or Conduct Rules Breach Found.

March 9, 2024

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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