Rakesh Debbarma v. the Chairman, T.K.V.I and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition challenging departmental charges of unauthorized absence, the High Court did not quash the proceedings. Instead, it directed respondents to allow the petitioner 10 days to submit a written defence and resume duties, granting pay for the working period while the disciplinary inquiry concludes.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed; respondents directed to allow petitioner 10 days to submit written defence and not to resist his resumption of duties; petitioner to be paid for working period.