U.P.POWER CORP.LTD. vs VIRENDRA LAL

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the State Public Service Tribunal, which set aside the U.P. State Electricity Board's order imposing a 10% deduction from the pension of Virendra Lal, citing violations of natural justice and lack of statutory authority under the U.P. State Electricity Board (Officers and Servants) (Conditions of Service) Regulations, 1975. The Court emphasized that the inquiry proceedings were flawed and that the punishment was discriminatory as similar officers were exonerated. The Court directed the immediate release of the deducted pension amount with interest.