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Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings | Undue Delay and Lack of Evidence Vitiate Pension Cut; Notional Promotion Not Automatic: AP HC
Case Law Analysis
|Andhra Pradesh High Court

Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings | Undue Delay and Lack of Evidence Vitiate Pension Cut; Notional Promotion Not Automatic: AP HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that disciplinary proceedings marred by undue delay and insufficient evidence cannot sustain punitive actions like pension cuts. The Court also clarified that notional promotion is not an automatic entitlement, even if the punishment order is set aside, reinforcing principles of natural justice in service law.

CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 | Disciplinary Authority Loses Right to Disagree After Accepting Inquiry Report: CAT Kolkata
|Central Administrative Tribunal

CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 | Disciplinary Authority Loses Right to Disagree After Accepting Inquiry Report: CAT Kolkata

CAT Kolkata quashes disciplinary proceedings against a retired Group 'A' officer, ruling that once the disciplinary authority accepts an inquiry report under CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, it cannot later issue a disagreement note. The decision reinforces natural justice principles, protecting government employees from arbitrary post-facto revisions in disciplinary actions.

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