TARA CHAND VYAS vs CHAIRMAN & DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY &ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the disciplinary action taken against the petitioner, a Branch Manager of a Gramin Bank, for dereliction of duty under the principles of Article 46 and Article 38 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that employees in nationalized banks have a duty to promote socio-economic justice and that failure to perform their duties can lead to disciplinary measures. The Court affirmed the findings of the enquiry officer and the disciplinary authority, concluding that the actions of the petitioner were detrimental to the objectives of nationalization and socio-economic empowerment.