In Brief
A private grant-in-aid college dismissed a lecturer for misconduct. The appellate authority found the charges trivial and reinstated him, deeming dismissal excessive. After prolonged litigation, the High Court directed the college to pay retiral benefits. The college challenged this, arguing the State must pay under the applicable scheme. The Supreme Court held that while the college's disciplinary action was taken within jurisdiction, the statutory scheme vests liability for retiral benefits in the State Government for grant-in-aid institutions. The college's conduct in continuing litigation cannot shift this statutory burden. The appeal was allowed, and the State was held liable to pay retiral dues.
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