Jharkhand High Court refuses to let Bokaro Steel plant officer go ‘scot-free’ despite procedural error
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Jharkhand High Court modified a tribunal order that quashed disciplinary action against Dhananjay Kumar, general manager at Bokaro Steel Plant. The court remitted the case back to the disciplinary authority for fresh proceedings following proper legal procedures. Kumar faced misconduct charges in January 2023. The tribunal had quashed his pay reduction, citing procedural error regarding a mandatory disagreement notice. The court emphasized that disciplinary proceedings must reach conclusive ends through proper legal channels.
Key Entities
Jharkhand High CourtSteel Authority of India (SAIL)Dhananjay KumarBokaro Steel PlantCentral Administrative TribunalJustice Sujit Narayan PrasadJustice Deepak Roshan