MOHD.YOUSUF vs DIR.GEN.OF FIRE SER.A.P..

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant, a driver in the Fire Service Department, citing violations of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991. The Court found that the ex-parte inquiry conducted against the appellant was flawed as he was not provided with the inquiry report or an opportunity to defend himself. The dismissal was deemed valid despite the appellant's claims of ill health and pending voluntary retirement application, affirming the High Court's decision to restore the dismissal order.