STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA vs R.K. DIWAKAR

The Supreme Court held that the issuance of charge-sheets by the Director, Medical and Health Services was valid as he was the controlling authority, despite the argument that only the Managing Director could initiate such proceedings. The Court referenced the precedent in Director General, ESI vs. T. Abdul Razak, affirming that a superior authority can initiate disciplinary action. Consequently, the High Court's judgment was set aside, and the appeals were allowed without costs.