LAWS(DLH)-2021-3-205

SUNIL KUMAR NAGPAL Vs. CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

Decided On March 26, 2021
Sunil Kumar Nagpal Appellant
V/S
CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Disciplinary proceedings against the petitioner, who was working as Chief Manager at the South Extension Branch of the Respondent Bank ("the Bank" hereinafter), were initiated vide charge sheet dated 11th December, 2013 and an Addendum Memorandum dated 21st March, 2014. These proceeded to an inquiry report dated 7th January, 2015 and culminated in an order dated 27th March, 2015 by the Disciplinary Authority("DA") whereby the petitioner was dismissed from service. The Petitioner's appeal against this order, and revision therefrom, were dismissed vide orders dated 10th February, 2016 and 7th January, 2017 respectively.

(2.) The petitioner prays that the Inquiry Report dated 7th January, 2015, order dated 27th March, 2015, order dated 10th February, 2016 and order dated 7th January, 2017 be quashed and set aside. Consequently, the petitioner prays for a writ of mandamus directing reinstatement of the petitioner in service with consequential benefits along with arrears and interest @18% per annum.

(3.) Alternatively, it is prayed that the respondents be directed to impose any other suitable penalty apart from dismissal from service. Facts