Lakshmi Narain Dubey vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court directed the Competent Authority to issue a show cause notice to the appellant regarding his termination from service, emphasizing that such action requires due process, including consideration of the appellant's explanation. The Court held that the appellant must be given an opportunity to be heard, along with any other interested parties, before a final decision is made. The appeal was disposed of with instructions for the Competent Authority to act within specified timeframes, ensuring that the earlier orders do not impede the decision-making process.