General Manager, Appellate Authority, ... vs Mohd. Nizamuddin

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court affirming the disciplinary action taken against the respondent under the Bank's service rules. The Court found that the respondent's unauthorized absence and failure to participate in the inquiry constituted sufficient grounds for the disciplinary proceedings, as per the principles of natural justice and service law. The Court ruled that the respondent's claim of deemed acceptance of resignation was not valid due to his ongoing misconduct and absence from duty, thus affirming the Bank's actions under the relevant service regulations.