https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=173367 The Supreme Court found that the penalties imposed on a government servant involved in a serious accident were illegal and beyond jurisdiction as they combined minor and major penalties. The Court directed that the penalty should have been limited to a reduction in pay for three years only, emphasizing adherence to legal procedures and the distinction between minor and major penalties under the Central Civil Services Rules. The judgment underscores the importance of precision in legal interpretations and ensuring that penalties align with the law, allowing the government servant to be considered for promotion after the penalty period with cumulative effect. en-us Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:29:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=173367 The Supreme Court found that the penalties imposed on a government servant involved in a serious accident were illegal and beyond jurisdiction as they combined minor and major penalties. The Court directed that the penalty should have been limited to a reduction in pay for three years only, emphasizing adherence to legal procedures and the distinction between minor and major penalties under the Central Civil Services Rules. The judgment underscores the importance of precision in legal interpretations and ensuring that penalties align with the law, allowing the government servant to be considered for promotion after the penalty period with cumulative effect. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=173367