Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 16: High Court has upheld the termination of Ghulam Ahmed Malik, Cashier in Depot at Kupwara for misappropriation of funds.
After hearing both the sides, Justice Rajnesh Oswal observed, “the petitioner despite repeated notices did not participate in the enquiry proceedings. Due opportunity was afforded to the petitioner to defend himself in the enquiry proceedings but he did not opt to do so, therefore this court does not find any procedural infraction on the part of the respondents while terminating the services of the petitioner”.
It was also urged by counsel for the petitioner that no opportunity of hearing was afforded to the petitioner before imposing major penalty. This submission deserves to be rejected as the Rules of the Corporation do not contemplate any such requirement before inflicting major punishment, High Court said while dismissing the petition.
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