STATE OF TAMIL NADU vs THIRU K.V. PERUMAL .

The Supreme Court upheld the Tamil Nadu State Administrative Tribunal's decision, which set aside the removal of Thiru K.V. Perumal from service, citing violations of natural justice under Article 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court found the charges against Perumal vague and noted that the inquiry officer was a witness against him, rendering the inquiry illegal. The Court held that the failure to provide relevant documents requested by Perumal constituted a breach of fair procedure, thus affirming the Tribunal's order to treat him as on medical leave with all benefits.