STATE OF U.P. vs R.C. MISRA

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court, affirming the U.P. Public Service Tribunal's ruling that the recovery of Rs.9,69,141.60 from the pension of R.C. Misra was invalid due to the lack of sanction from the Governor as mandated by Regulation 351A of the Civil Service Regulations. The Court established that disciplinary proceedings initiated before retirement cannot continue post-retirement without proper authorization. Consequently, the appeal by the State of U.P. was dismissed, maintaining the Tribunal's order.