Narendra Kumar vs Chairman And Managing Director ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the appellant's appointment as Presiding Officer at the Debt Recovery Tribunal, Lucknow, following his extended deputation from Syndicate Bank. The Court held that the appellant's appointment was valid despite the delay in communication from the Bank, emphasizing that the issuance of the appointment letter by the Ministry of Finance constituted a binding obligation on the Bank. The Court ruled in favor of the appellant, affirming his right to assume the new position as per the appointment letter dated 20.01.2006, thereby upholding the principles of administrative fairness and the binding nature of government notifications.