State Government Of M.P. & Ors vs Shankarlal

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the State Administrative Tribunal which found that the respondent was responsible for the delayed payment of subsistence allowance during his suspension under Rule 53 of the Fundamental Rules. The Court emphasized that the respondent's failure to participate in the departmental proceedings led to an ex parte decision against him, resulting in the termination of his services. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's dismissal of the appeal regarding the non-payment of subsistence allowance, holding that the respondent's absence was willful and justified the actions taken against him.