Prathmesh Rajendra Patil v. the State of Maharashtra Thru. Secretary and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Termination without inquiry; violation of principles of natural justice; Rule 8 and Rule 9, Maharashtra Civil Services (Disciplinary and Appeal) Rules 1979; major penalty procedure; Sectional Engineer (Civil); appointment order dated 5 January 2016; termination order No. 52 dated 29 May 2025 set aside; fresh reasoned order after hearing Petitioner and Respondent No. 3; merits and contentions kept open; writ petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Impugned termination order bearing No. 52 dated 29 May 2025 set aside solely on the ground of violation of the principles of natural justice; Respondent No. 2 permitted to proceed afresh in due regard to Rule 8 of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Disciplinary and Appeal) Rules, 1979, after hearing the Petitioner and Respondent No. 3, and to pass a reasoned order in accordance with law; merits not examined and all contentions kept open.