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may 2023

Supreme Court of India · 2023-05-02

Municipal Commissioner, Jamnagar ... vs R.M. Doshi

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Municipal Commissioner, Jamnagar ...
Respondent
R.M. Doshi
Author
M.R. Shah
Bench
M.R. Shah

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the dismissal of a municipal employee, R.M. Doshi, following departmental proceedings for alleged irregularities. The High Court had set aside the dismissal, but the Supreme Court, upon review, upheld the municipal corporation's decision, emphasizing the importance of procedural fairness and proper inquiry. The Court affirmed the authority of the municipal body to dismiss employees based on departmental inquiries, reinforcing administrative discipline. The judgment underscores the significance of adherence to due process in disciplinary actions against public servants.

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