UNION OF INDIA vs P.M.RANGASAMI

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's finding of contempt against the appellant for willfully failing to comply with its order dated 30.4.2004 in OA No.1002/2003. The Court emphasized that the actions of the appellant and its officials constituted a deliberate disregard of the Tribunal's directions, thereby establishing the principle that compliance with administrative orders is mandatory. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's decision on contempt.