KALLAKURICHI TALUK CO-OP.HNG.STY.LTD. vs M.MARIA SOOSAI .

The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court's order directing the reinstatement of M. Maria Soosai, an accountant, who was dismissed for failing to report to work. The Court found that the dismissal was not justified under Rule 149(10)(1) of the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies’ Rules, 1988, as the Respondent had not formally resigned. The Court ruled that the Respondent was entitled to back wages and all attendant benefits from the date of dismissal until reinstatement, affirming the High Court's decision.