Supreme Court of India

Union of India and Ors. v. P. Thayagarajan

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Reported as [1998] SUPP. 3 S.C.R. 114
Bench S. Saghir Ahmad Ands. Rajendra Babu J.
Decided 24 November 1998

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What the Court ordered

We are of the view that Rule 27(c) enables the Disciplinary Authority to record his findings on the report and to pass an appropriate order including ordering a de novo enquiry in a case of present nature.

Judgment, page 6

From the headnote

Central Reserve Police Act, 1949: Section II(!). Central Reserve Police Force Rules, 1955: Rule 27(c) (2). Service Law-Departmental enquiry-Report-Infirmity in enquiry­ Adducing evidence contrary to rules -Manner of evidence affecting rights of parties-Power of disciplinary Authority to order De Novo enquiry. Central Reserve Police Force-Sub-Inspector -Enquiry against­ Witnesses-Lellers wrillen by - Witnesses indicated facts within their knowledge but expressed inability to attend enquiry proceeding-Lellers treated by Enquiry Officer as statements made before him-Disciplinary Authority

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