The disciplinary authority passed the order before his superannuation on February 15, 1987 holding that miscon duct on his part was established however, a minor penalty was imposed, But the higher authority, on appeal, gave numberice to the respondent and disagreed with the disciplinary authoritys companyclusion and imposed 15 cut in the pension payable to the respondent by proceedings dated March 30, 1989.
ORDER 1997 1 SCR 539 The following Order of the Court was delivered Leave granted.
This appeal by special leave arises from the order of the single Judge of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, made on October 20, 1993 in RSA No.
The only question is whether the appellant is empowered to impose 15 cut in the pension of the respondent as a measure of penalty.
Disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the respondent and pending proceedings, he retired from service.
We have heard learned companynsel on both sides.
The respondent filed a civil suit.
2076 of 1993 dismissing the appeal in limine.
