HIMACHAL ROAD TRANSPORT CORPN. vs KEWAL KRISHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the disciplinary action taken against a conductor by the Assistant Manager of Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation, stating that the Assistant Manager had the authority to initiate proceedings under the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (Class III & IV) Services Regulations, 1975. The Court clarified that Rule 13(2) of the CCS (CC&A) Rules, 1965 allows a subordinate officer to initiate disciplinary proceedings for major penalties even if they are not authorized to impose such penalties. The Tribunal's decision to quash the dismissal was reversed, affirming the validity of the disciplinary action.