Tarlochan Dev Sharma vs State Of Punjab & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the removal of the appellant from the post of President of the Rajpura Municipal Council under Section 22 and Section 16(1)(e) and (2) of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911. The Court held that the charges against the appellant were not substantiated, particularly the third charge concerning the non-payment for a defective fogging machine, which the appellant justified as being in the interest of the Municipal Council. The Court ruled in favor of the appellant, reinstating him and setting aside the removal order.