PANDIT D. AHER vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition challenging the disciplinary action taken against him as a Block Development Officer. The Court found that the appellant was not prejudiced by the non-supply of the preliminary inquiry report, as he had access to the necessary materials to defend himself, and that the procedures outlined in the Maharashtra Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1982 were followed. The Court affirmed the disciplinary authority's decision to forfeit the appellant's pension and gratuity due to grave misconduct, establishing that compliance with procedural fairness was met under Rule 27 of the Rules.