C.JACOB vs DIRECTOR OF GEOLOGY & MIN.INDUS.EST.&ANR

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the petitioner's termination from service under the Tamil Nadu Government Servants' Conduct Rules, holding that the petitioner was properly terminated for failing to respond to show cause notices and for taking private employment without permission. The Court emphasized that the petitioner had not rejoined duty after availing unearned leave and had not provided a valid explanation for his absence. The Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner's representations for reinstatement, affirming the legality of the termination under the relevant service rules.