STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs MOHAMMED AYUB NAZ

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the termination of a government employee's service under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1958. The Court held that the employee's prolonged absence of three years without satisfactory explanation justified the disciplinary action taken against him, but the punishment was reduced from removal to compulsory retirement with retiral benefits. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing the need for adherence to procedural fairness while recognizing the employee's long service.