NARENDRA SINGH Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) COUNSEL submits that the petitioner, who is holding the post of Lower Division Clerk, was placed under suspension vide order dt. 04/07/2006 on account of a criminal case No. 162/2006 being registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act and after the charge having been framed, no progress in the trial has taken place and the trial will take its time. The petitioner is facing agony of suspension for last more than three years. He although made representation for reconsideration under Rule 13(5) of the Rules, however, the same has remained unheeded which has compelled him to approach this Court by filing the instant petition.

(2.) COUNSEL has placed reliance on judgment of this Court reported in 2005(9)RDD 3962(Raj.), Prem Prakash Mathur Vs. State of Rajasthan&Ors. decided on 20/09/2005 COUNSEL further submits that the Circular issued by the State Government dt. 10/08/2001 will not supersede the statutory requirement to be complied with by the authority under Rule 13(5) of the Rules.