U O I vs JAYAKUMAR PARIDA

The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal's decision to set aside the termination of the respondent's service as Extra-Departmental Branch Post Master, citing Rule 6 of the Posts and Telegraph Extra-Departmental Agents (Conduct and Salaries) Rules, 1964. The Court established that termination based on adverse material requires adherence to principles of natural justice, including providing an opportunity to respond. The Court declined to award back wages to the respondent, allowing the appeal only to that extent.