T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court clarified the operational procedures of the High Power Committee (HPC) regarding the imposition of penalties based on actual adjudication and documentation provided by units. The Court upheld the HPC's authority to impose penalties greater than those originally imposed, provided they are substantiated by the records submitted. Additionally, the Court allowed units to seek reconsideration of penalties within one month of the HPC's order, emphasizing the quasi-judicial nature of the HPC's functions and the necessity for it to provide reasons for its decisions.