In a case where it is found that the enquiry is not conducted properly and/or the same is in violation of the principles of natural justice, in that case, the Court cannot reinstate the employee as such and matter should be remanded to the Disciplinary Authority to conduct the enquiry from the stage it stood vitiated.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISON BENCH THE INSPECTOR OF PANCHAYATS AND DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SALEM — Appellant Vs. S. ARICHANDRAN AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : M.R. Shah and Krishna…