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Suspension beyond 90 days without charge sheet lapses, entitling reinstatement with benefits.

P. Sudershan Reddy v. Union of India and Others [OA.No.443/2017]

CAT - Hyderabad1 MIN READSOURCE JUDGMENT
THE ORIGINAL LAWLENS SUMMARY
01

Facts

The applicant, P. Sudershan Reddy, a Sub Postmaster, was suspended on March 7, 2016, effective March 9, 2016, following a report of misappropriation of public funds, specifically Rs. 60,000, which he had failed to account for.

Source reference: p.5-6

Further irregularities, including defrauded Recurring Deposit accounts, were subsequently reported.

Source reference: p.6-7

The applicant's suspension was extended thrice, each time for 180 days, without furnishing reasons for extension beyond the initial notice.

Source reference: p.2

A charge sheet under Rule-14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, was issued on November 25, 2016, eight months after the initial suspension.

Source reference: p.3, p.7

The applicant retired from service on July 31, 2022.

Source reference: p.9

The applicant had previously filed OA.No.487/2017 regarding the enhancement of subsistence allowance, which was decided on December 4, 2024, directing the enhancement of his subsistence allowance.

Source reference: p.9-10

His suspension was finally revoked on October 31, 2018.

Source reference: p.11
02

Issues

no issues identified

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03

Law Applied

no rule of law identified

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04

Reasoning

no analysis identified

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05

Holding

no conclusion and holding identified
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