The State of Bihar v. Md. Haider Ali
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, L.P.A No.55 of 2022 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.16599 of 2019, decided 05-09-2024; State of Bihar & ors. (appellants) v. Md. Haider Ali (respondent). Dismissal of Letters Patent Appeal against the learned Single Judge's direction for fresh consideration. Themes: termination of service (Annexure-1) without notice; no disciplinary proceedings initiated; plea that appointment itself was illegal; submission that Annexure-1 concerned government money drawn during absence from post; notice dated 14.12.2018 by Panchayat Secretary on validity of appointment; reinstatement in service; fresh show-cause notice issued; no interference by appellate Bench; allegations expressly left open to pending proceedings. Keywords: termination of service; Annexure-1; show-cause notice; fresh consideration; reinstatement; Panchayat Secretary; Katihar.
What did the court decide?
Finding no reason to interfere with the impugned order (the learned Single Judge's direction for fresh consideration), the Court rejected the appeal.