THE CHAIRMAN V.O. CHIDAMBARANAR PORT TRUST vs CAPT. PAUL NADAR BENNET SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the respondent, who was terminated from his position as Pilot Officer at Tuticorin Port Trust under Regulation 5(1)(a)(b) of the Tuticorin Port Employees (Temporary Service) Regulations, 1979. The Court affirmed that the respondent's appointment was regular and subject to the condition of obtaining a Pilot License, and that the termination lacked due process. The appellants were granted the opportunity to re-examine the validity of the respondent's certificates with a personal hearing.