Madras High Court quashes censure order against court employee for minor scrutiny error, holding unintentional lapse not misconduct. The Court ruled that disciplinary action under Rule 17(a) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules requires clear proof of misconduct, and a condonable mistake in checking valuation slip does not meet that threshold.
27 Jul 2026The writ petition was filed by a Sheristadar working in the Principal District Court, Vellore, challenging the order of punishment of censure imposed ...
