Aniket Khetrapal v. Ircon International Limited & Anr.
Service law – Resignation of PSU employee – Non-acceptance by employer (IRCON)
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court writ (Article 226) by Aniket Khetrapal, ex-Assistant Manager (Finance), IRCON, seeking acceptance of resignation dated 31.08.2024 (effective 30.11.2024), relieving and release of dues. Employer resisted solely on the ground of unserved portion of the 90-day notice period (Clause 4, appointment letter dated 15.10.2009) and issued a Show Cause Notice dated 09.04.2025 for unauthorised absence. Petition disposed: deemed relief w.e.f. 30.11.2024, with salary recovery for the 33-day notice-period shortfall (73 days' leave availed, 40 days approved) computed per IRCON Circular No. 14/2008 dated 03.04.2008; accounts to be settled within two weeks; Show Cause Notice closed. Observations on suspended animation of services, avoidable litigation and administrative resolution of personnel matters. Keywords: resignation acceptance; notice period shortfall; recovery of salary; leave during notice period; deemed relieving; PSU employment; IRCON; show cause notice; Article 226; writ disposed.