https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=175381 In disciplinary proceedings, appellate and revisional authorities cannot mechanically affirm or enhance punishment; they must show application of mind and record at least brief reasons reflecting consideration of the employee's defence and the materials on record. The impugned orders were criticised for merely repeating the charges and endorsing the earlier view, without independent consideration of the enquiry report objection or the merits of the case. Even where a detailed discussion is unnecessary, some reasoned scrutiny is required before confirming or increasing punishment. en-us Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 21 Nov 2015 22:56:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=175381 In disciplinary proceedings, appellate and revisional authorities cannot mechanically affirm or enhance punishment; they must show application of mind and record at least brief reasons reflecting consideration of the employee's defence and the materials on record. The impugned orders were criticised for merely repeating the charges and endorsing the earlier view, without independent consideration of the enquiry report objection or the merits of the case. Even where a detailed discussion is unnecessary, some reasoned scrutiny is required before confirming or increasing punishment. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=175381