V. PADMANABHAM vs GOVT. OF A.P. .

The Supreme Court held that the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules were violated when the Enquiry Officer framed charges against the appellant without the Disciplinary Authority's decision. The Court set aside the High Court's order for reinstatement, ruling that the appellant should be deemed to have continued under suspension, allowing the department to proceed with disciplinary actions post-superannuation under the Andhra Pradesh Pension Code. The Court emphasized the authority of the State to recover losses incurred due to the appellant's misconduct.