PANCHMAHAL VADODARA GRAMIN BANK vs D.M. PARMAR

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of D.M. Parmar from Panchmahal Vadodara Gramin Bank was invalid due to the disciplinary authority's failure to provide adequate reasons for imposing the penalty of dismissal, as required under the relevant service rules. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice necessitate that the authority must apply its mind to the choice of punishment, which was not done in this case. Consequently, the Court set aside the dismissal order and directed the reinstatement of D.M. Parmar with all consequential benefits.