CANTONMENT BOARD JAMMU vs JAGAT PAL SINGH CHEMMA

The Supreme Court held that the Officer Commanding-in-Chief, the Command, lacks the authority under the Cantonments Act, 1924 to annul the decision of the Cantonment Board regarding the removal of an employee. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that the reference made to the Officer Commanding-in-Chief was invalid, as it exceeded the powers conferred by the Act. Consequently, the Court upheld the reinstatement of the respondent, Jagat Pal Singh Cheema, in service.