Service Law

Dismissal

— Probation/Probationer — Charge-sheet — Alleged to be vague — But while giving reply to the charges, no ground was taken by delinquent appellant that charge-sheet was vague and he was unable to give effective reply to the charges — Appellant also participated in disciplinary proceedings without demur — Held, appellant estopped from raising such issue before court, (2006) 7 SCC 558-A

Service Law

Departmental enquiry

— Natural justice — Non-furnishing of copy of enquiry report to delinquent appellant — Since delinquent appellant unable to show how he was prejudiced thereby, held, there was no violation of principles of natural justice, (2006) 7 SCC 558-B

Service Law

Departmental enquiry

— Natural justice — Enquiry initiated against probationer and dismissal order passed during his probation period — Held, no opportunity is required to be given to him and therefore, question of violation principles of natural justice does not arise in the given facts of the case, (2006) 7 SCC 558-C

Service Law

Misconduct

— Generally — Headmaster — His conduct must be a role model — He was charged for intentional serious dereliction of duty, misappropriation of fund and not proving his integrity during period of probation — Charges proved in departmental enquiry — Held, he committed a grave misconduct which would warrant his dismissal, (2006) 7 SCC 558-D

Administrative Law

Natural justice

— Violation of — Non-observance of principles of natural justice must be shown to have caused prejudice to the person concerned, (2006) 7 SCC 558-E