LAWS(MPH)-2020-1-136

RADHEY SHYAM Vs. BANK OF INDIA

Decided On January 21, 2020
RADHEY SHYAM Appellant
V/S
BANK OF INDIA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Since the pleadings are complete and counsel for the parties are ready to argue the matter finally, therefore, it is heard finally.

(2.) By this petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner is seeking quashment of orders dated 28.07.2010 (Annexure- P/1), 04.10.2010 (Annnexure-P/8) and also seeking a direction for the respondents/Bank to reinstate him on the post of Senior Branch Manager, Scale-3 with all back-wages and the consequential benefits.

(3.) Vide order dated 28.07.2010 (Annexure-P/1), the Disciplinary Authority has inflicted a major penalty upon the petitioner of removal from service mentioning therein that the same shall not be a disqualification for future employment. Being aggrieved by the aforesaid order, an appeal was preferred by the petitioner and the Appellate Authority vide order dated 04.10.2010 (Annexure- P/8) maintained the punishment imposed upon the petitioner by the Disciplinary Authority. Both the Authorities have found that the misconduct alleged against the petitioner is of serious nature and, therefore, the punishment of removal from service is the only punishment which could be imposed upon the petitioner.