Naveen Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Keywords: suspension extended beyond 180 days; orders dated 03.07.2024 and 27.12.2024; writ of Certiorari; writ of Mandamus; revocation of suspension; reinstatement into service; suspension w.e.f. 11.10.2023; last extension order dated 23.12.2025; enhanced subsistence allowance 75%; FR 53; 8% interest; CVC guidelines dated 18.01.2016; Inquiry Officer appointed 06.05.2025; Charge Memo 07.11.2024; disciplinary proceedings pending; departmental proceedings to be completed within six months; representation to be considered afresh by reasoned order uninfluenced by prior rejection; contentions kept open; CBI investigation; Anti-Corruption Bureau (Vigilance Section); Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 case registered; smuggling of gold; Calicut International Airport; Assistant Commandant; Union of India; Delhi High Court; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief granted. Petition and pending applications disposed of in view of the Respondent's undertakings: completion of the Departmental Proceedings within six months (subject to the Petitioner's cooperation) and fresh consideration of the enhanced subsistence allowance upon a representation; all contentions kept open.