Shakeel Ahmad v. Director Panchayat Raj
Case brief
What is this about?
This writ petition challenged a suspension order. The court directed disciplinary authorities to conclude the inquiry within three months since the petitioner had already submitted an explanation. It further stipulated automatic revocation of suspension if the inquiry remained incomplete after three months despite the petitioner's cooperation.
What did the court decide?
Directed conclusion of inquiry within three months; suspension to stand revoked automatically if inquiry not concluded within that period despite petitioner's cooperation.