Disciplinary proceedings without oral evidence in support of charge is non-est: Supreme Court

Satyendra Singh Vs State Of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings against appellant (commercial tax officer) pertaining to charges punishable with major penalty without oral evidence recorded by department in support of charges is totally vitiated and non-est in the eye of law. Facts- The appellant, while being posted as Assistant Commissioner, Commercial Tax, Khand- 13, Ghaziabad faced disciplinary proceedings in furtherance of a charge sheet dated 5th March, 2012. The Inquiry Officer conducted the inquiry and submitted an Inquiry R...