RAZZAK KHAN Vs. LEARNED PRESIDING OFFICER

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Facts: 1.1 Razzak Khan was an employee working with Garden Reach Ship Builders & Engineers Ltd. at all material times. On October 31, 1975 he was charge-sheeted on the alleged theft of Gun Metal Gland kept clandestinely under his raincoat. An inquiry was held where he was found guilty of the charges. The disciplinary authority accepted the report of the Enquiry Officer and dismissed him from service vide order dated December 30, 1975. A reference was made by the State to the Industrial Tribunal at the instance of the appellant to decide the issue whether his termination was justified. The Tribunal vide its judgment and order dated April 28, 1982 held that the enquiry was fairly held and was valid. The Tribunal published its award on October 12, 1982 affirming the order of dismissal.

(2.) Appeal: Being aggrieved by the judgment and order of the learned Single Judge the writ petitioner preferred the instant appeal which was heard by us on the above mentioned date.

(3.) Contention of The Appellant :