STATE OF U.P. vs CHANDRAPAL SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the U.P. Public Service Tribunal, which found that the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the respondent by the District Agriculture Officer was invalid, as the respondent was appointed by the Director of Agriculture. The Court clarified that the authority initiating disciplinary action must be the appointing authority, and the subsequent delegation of powers did not rectify the initial defect. Consequently, the dismissal order was set aside, affirming the Tribunal's ruling and dismissing the State's appeal.