Delinquent officer cannot appoint any representative during departmental proceedings

Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank (RMGB) and Anr. Vs Ramesh Chandra Meena & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) Facts- While working as Branch Manager, it was alleged that he committed irregularities while granting loans to farmers/ villagers under loan scheme. He didn’t take adequate precautions and without writing mandates of borrowers, he transferred the loan amount in favour of another person and had thus committed misconduct. The respondent serval times requested the Disciplinary Authority to permit him to engage a legal practitioner during the inquiry. However, the request you rejected. T...