GR.HYDRABAD MUN.CORP. vs M.PRABHAKAR RAO

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal, which ruled that the period of suspension of the respondent, a Bill Collector, should be treated as on duty, entitling him to back-wages and consequential benefits. The Court noted that under F.R. 54-B, the competent authority has discretion regarding the treatment of suspension periods, and since the respondent was acquitted of bribery charges, the suspension was deemed unjustified. The Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's order that upheld the Tribunal's decision.