No Personal Hearing, No Valid Dismissal: Karnataka HC Sets Aside Removal of Central Tax Officer

K. Ananthapadmanabha Rao Vs Commissioner of Central Taxes (Karnataka High Court) The Karnataka High Court considered a writ petition challenging an order dated 10.11.2025 dismissing the petitioner from service as Superintendent of Central Tax, North West Commissionerate. The petitioner sought quashing of the dismissal order, reinstatement with retrospective salary and interest, and alternatively, relief before the Central Administrative Tribunal. The Court noted that disciplinary proceedings had been initiated against the petitioner through a charge memorandum dated 10.10.2023. An enquiry repo...