Pushpender Kumar & Anr. v. Indian Bank & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court held that the Chief Manager (HRM) lacks jurisdiction to reject compassionate appointment applications; the competent authority is the CMD. The petition was disposed of with directions to the petitioner to apply to the CMD and specify reasons for any denial within eight weeks.
What did the court decide?
Permission to file a fresh application to the Chairman and Managing Director of the Bank; directions to provide reasons for denial within eight weeks and an opportunity for a personal hearing.