Enquiry Officer’s role limited to recording findings, not to propose punishment: Allahabad High Court.
The Allahabad High Court has set aside the dismissal of a PAC constable, holding that the Enquiry Officer exceeded his jurisdiction by not only recording the charges as proved but also recommending the punishment of dismissal from service, such an action contrary to the prevailing rules. The Court observed: “…the enquiry report would reveal … Read more