Supreme Court of India
South Bengal State Transport Corporation v. Ashok Kumar Ghosh and Ors.
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What the Court ordered
We are of the view that the reasoning of the High Court for quashing the order of punishment is not sustainable.
Judgment, page 14
From the headnote
Service Law: Misconduct - Penalty - South Bengal State Transport Corporation Service Regulations - Regulations 36 and 38 - State Transport Corporation - Charges of misconduct against respondent Conductor - Findings against him by Disciplinary 0 authority - Respondent relegated to status of Daily Rated Conductor- He challenged the action - Plea of bias- Further plea that the punishment imposed was not provided for in the Regulations - Held: Mere appointment of Enquiry Officer, while framing the charge sheet, before considering the reply of respondent, did not reflect any bias - However,
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