The case of an Indian Army officer had been ongoing in the Punjab and Haryana High Court for an extended period. Ultimately, the officer fought a legal battle spanning 30 years. During their tenure with the Punjab government, the officer was dismissed in 1993, which led to a petition filed in the High Court. The court, deeming the dismissal unlawful, canceled the order. It stated that the manner in which the officer was dismissed was incorrect and that the dismissal rules weren’t adhered to properly. Consequently, the High Court revoked the dismissal order, allowing the officer to receive all financial benefits, including retirement benefits.
Allegations were previously levied against the petitioner, accusing them of a shortfall of 12,850 quintals of grain under their supervision. Upon investigation, the petitioner was found guilty and dismissed in 1993. In 1984, the petitioner was reinstated to their original department, but in 1986, a notice was issued seeking an explanation, leading to suspension. Following the dismissal order, the petitioner appealed.
While filing the plea, Rameshwar Das, a resident of Sangrur, mentioned that he served in the Indian Army from November 30, 1962, to May 26, 1970. Subsequently, in 1974, he joined the Punjab government’s Food and Supplies Department. Later, he was deputed to the Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation as an Inspector in charge of Lehragaga in Sangrur district.
