A.P. KHADI & VILLAGE INDTS. BOARD vs R.RADHAKRISHNAMURTHY

The Supreme Court addressed the dismissal of a Development Officer by the Appellant-Board, which was challenged on the grounds of lack of approval from the competent authority, the Chairman. The Court noted that the Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court found it unable to verify the approval due to the absence of the original file and thus directed that the respondent be granted all retirement benefits as if he had completed his service. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of procedural compliance in disciplinary actions under Service Law.