UNION OF INDIA . vs K.SURI BABU

The Supreme Court examined whether disciplinary proceedings against a workman could be initiated under the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, or if they were limited to other procedures. The High Court had set aside the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal, which had upheld the initiation of disciplinary proceedings. The Court analyzed the applicability of the CCA Rules to workmen and clarified the scope of disciplinary actions under these rules, ultimately emphasizing the procedural correctness and statutory provisions involved.