In Brief
Lakshmi Narain Dubey, an employee, challenged the High Court's refusal to interfere with a Competent Authority's order declining approval of his appointment. The Supreme Court held that while an employee is in service, termination must follow proper procedure. The Court directed the Competent Authority to issue a show cause notice within one month, provide a hearing to the employee and all interested parties, and pass a final decision within three months thereafter. The Court thereby set aside the High Court's judgment and allowed the appeal, emphasizing that natural justice principles require notice and opportunity to be heard before any termination action.
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