Legal Battle Over Dismissal for Fraud and Misconduct in a Nationalized Bank
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The appellant-Bank, a nationalized institution, took disciplinary action against its employee, a clerk-cum-cashier, after he was accused of serious misconduct, including fraud and forgery. The respondent allegedly manipulated the signatures of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Meera Srivastava, to open a joint savings account, withdraw Rs. 20,000 issued to her as compensation for the death of her husband, and appropriated the amount. Following a detailed investigation and departmental inquiry, the respondent was found guilty of the charges and dismissed from service. However, the case underwent several stages of legal proceedings, leading to a challenge before the High Court.
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Case Highlights: Four Housekeeping Staff of Central Water Commission were employed on ad hoc terms for over 20 years before abrupt termination in 2018.
Ruling: Supreme Court quashed their termination, ordered reinstatement and directed their regularization.
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No relief when workman abandoned services and joined someone else during pendency of enquiry.
Employer can reduce his contribution from over and above the statutory rate back to the ceiling limit.
Retaining allowance is 'basic wages' under the EPF Act.
Compensation in lieu of reinstatement with back-wages is proper when workman was gainfully employed.
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