2001 (1) TMI 984

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.... on 22nd September, 1990 on probation. Within the probationary period, by order dated 16th June, 1991, his services were teminated. In the order terminating the services, it was mentioned as follows: "As a matter of policy, as usual, a committee was constituted to go into the general performance of each staff. The committee after having gone through the records of each individual right fr....

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....may be paid his dues if any." This order was again challenged and the Tribunal came to the conclusion that the real reason for passing this order was that his services were found to be unsuitable and, therefore, this was by was of punishment, The order was set aside and the high Court upheld the decision of the Tribunal. Hence, this appeal. There can be no manner of doubt that the employer i....

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....of the allegation being made that the order itself casts a stigma. We do not say that such a contention will succeed. Normally, therefore, it is preferred that the order itself does not mention the reason why the services are being terminated. If such an order is challenged, the employer will have to indicate the grounds .on which the services of a probationer were terminated. Mere fact that in....