https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=157793 The Supreme Court clarified that disciplinary proceedings can be initiated by an authority lower than the appointing authority, ensuring the delinquent's right to appeal is preserved. The Court emphasized that the authority initiating proceedings need not be the one competent to impose punishment. In this case involving alleged bribery, the charge sheet was quashed due to lack of delegation of power for the inquiry and prolonged litigation. The Court disposed of the appeal without costs, leaving the legal question open, emphasizing the need for timely and efficient handling of disciplinary matters. en-us Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 22:18:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=157793 The Supreme Court clarified that disciplinary proceedings can be initiated by an authority lower than the appointing authority, ensuring the delinquent's right to appeal is preserved. The Court emphasized that the authority initiating proceedings need not be the one competent to impose punishment. In this case involving alleged bribery, the charge sheet was quashed due to lack of delegation of power for the inquiry and prolonged litigation. The Court disposed of the appeal without costs, leaving the legal question open, emphasizing the need for timely and efficient handling of disciplinary matters. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=157793