LAWS(CAL)-2021-9-45

UNION OF INDIA Vs. SHYAMA PRASAD CHATTOPADHYAY

Decided On September 07, 2021
UNION OF INDIA Appellant
V/S
Shyama Prasad Chattopadhyay Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The writ petition is directed against the order passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Calcutta Bench on July 17, 2019, in connection with an original application filed by Shyama Prasad Chattopadhyay (hereinafter referred to as 'the Respondent') in which the Respondent had, inter alia, challenged the imposition of penalty of compulsory retirement and rejection of his appeal by the Appellate Authority.

(2.) The Asiatic Society accepted the said application and the letter of appointment dated October 30, 2013 clearly states that the appointment was made on Foreign Service terms and conditions. The initial appointment to the said post was initially for one year which may be extended for such period as may be decided by the authority of the Society. The respondent was requested to join the post immediately within a fortnight from the date of receipt of the said letter.

(3.) The said office order was also forwarded to Senior Audit Officer (Administration) Indian Audit and Accounts Department, Officer of the Director General of Audit, Kolkata. Prior to the aforesaid letter on August 6, 2014, the Senior Audit Officer of CAG issued a letter to the General Secretary, Asiatic Society regarding extension of the term of deputation of Shri Chattopadhyay requesting him to intimate if the service of the Respondent would be required in the Asiatic Society for a further term and in the event, the Society requires his service a proposal for further extension of his term on deputation could be sent to the CAG along with the willingness of the official concerned for necessary action.