Service Matters-Landmark case on service matter where Court has passed strictures against authorities and imposed Penalty.

Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Angad Das Vs. Union of India & Ors. [2010] INSC 137 (18 February 2010) Citation : 2010 Latest Caselaw 148 SC- has held that “…

• People in power and authority should not easily lose equanimity, composure, and appreciation for the problems of the lesser mortals. They are always expected to remember that power and authority must be judiciously exercised according to the laws and human compassion. Arrogance and vanity have no place in discharge of their official functions and duties.-Para-1.

• The appellant and his family have suffered tremendous mental agony and harassment caused them on account of the totally arbitrary orders mentioned above.

• We also direct that the appellant be paid all the pensionary benefits which have become due and payable to him, with interest at the rate of 9% per annum, within two months from the date of communication of this order.

• Consequently, these appeals are allowed. Respondent No.1, Union of India is directed to pay costs of Rs.50,000/- to the appellant within two months.

• We hope and trust that senior officials in future would not be totally oblivious of the problems of the humble and modest employees and pass similar orders.Para-10-13.

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