LAWS(APH)-2005-10-80

Y SANGAMESHWAR RAO Vs. STATE BANK OF HYDERABAD

Decided On October 18, 2005
Y.SANGAMESHWAR RAO Appellant
V/S
STATE BANK OF HYDERABAD Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Writ Petition No.29418 of 1997 is filed to quash the proceeding of the 3rd respondent dated 31-10-1992 confirmed, in appeal, by the order of the 2nd respondent dated 15/18.3.1993. The 3rd respondent, vide proceedings dated 31-10-1992, had imposed stoppage of five increments forever on the petitioner and the appeal preferred by the petitioner was dismissed and the punishment imposed on him was confirmed.

(2.) In W.P. No.28763 of 1997, the proceedings of the 2nd respondent, dated 21-5-1997, whereby the petitioner was informed that the result of the sealed cover, containing the findings in respect of his suitability or otherwise for promotion to Officers' Cadre in JMGS-I had been annulled consequent to the punishment, of stoppage of five increments forever, imposed on him vide disciplinary authority's order dated 31-10-1992 and that the results of his promotion cannot be given effect to in terms of Clause VI of the sealed cover procedure prescribed in circular No.PER/71 of 1983 dated 7.9.1993, is impugned.

(3.) Since the punishment imposed vide proceedings dated 31.10.1992, which forms the basis for his being denied promotion to the post of Officer JMGS-I, is challenged in W.P. No.29418 of 1997, it is this writ petition which shall be first be taken up for consideration.