In Brief
The Supreme Court examined whether the Visitor of Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University could conduct disciplinary proceedings against the First Registrar appointed under transitional provisions. The Court held that the Visitor—as the appointing authority under Section 46(b) of the 2013 Act—retained the power to terminate the First Registrar's services under Section 16 of the General Clauses Act, 1897. This power applied despite general university statutes vesting disciplinary control in the Executive Council, which governs regular employees. However, the Court declined to disturb the High Court's financial relief, citing the expiration of the three-year tenure and prolonged litigation.
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