SURATH CHANDRA CHAKRABARTY vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's removal from the post of Assistant Director of Fire Services violated Fundamental Rule 55 of the Central Service (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, which mandates that particulars of allegations must be supplied to the charged individual. The Court found that the charges against the appellant were vague and indefinite, denying him a reasonable opportunity to defend himself. Consequently, the Court allowed the appeal, reversing the Division Bench's decision and reinstating the appellant's position.