High Court of Karnataka Quashes Removal of Waterman for Violation of Natural Justice — Disciplinary Proceedings Invalid as Enquiry Officer Not Appointed Under Section 5 of Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993. The court held that the entire disciplinary proceedings were vitiated due to lack of jurisdiction of the enquiry officer, and directed reinstatement with continuity of service but without back wages.
21 Oct 2020The petitioner, S.K. Shankarappa, was appointed as a Waterman in Shettikere Gram Panchayath on 02.04.1998 and later assigned additional work as Bill C...




