High Court of Karnataka Quashes Penalty of Withholding 100% Pension and Gratuity in Service Matter — Disciplinary Authority's Order Set Aside for Non-Compliance with Natural Justice and Proportionality. The Court held that withholding entire pension and gratuity permanently is disproportionate and violative of principles of natural justice under Rule 9 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.
17 Jan 2025The petitioner, a retired government servant, challenged an order dated 06.02.2023 passed by the Disciplinary Authority imposing a penalty of withhold...
