For mis-appropriation of funds, there cannot be a lesser punishment than Dismissal

05. Sep, 2010 1 Comment

This is a case of a Bus-conductor who fought his case up to the Supreme Court against the orders of the Management of dismissing him from service. It was proved in the domestic enquiry that the bus conductor had not issued tickets to several passengers even after collecting the charges for the same.

Though it was also argued by the counsel for the bus conductor that the amount involved was petty and the punishment of dismissal was harsh, the Judge rightly mentioned that “it is not the amount embezzled by the delinquent employee but the intention to mis-appropriate public money”.

Very wisely placed judgment. I wish that this yardstick would apply to all facing similar trial on a larger scale!!!

[Citation: UP State Road Transport Corporation vs. Suresh Chand Sharma; Supreme Court of India 2010 LLR 760 dt. 26-05-2010]

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One Response to “For mis-appropriation of funds, there cannot be a lesser punishment than Dismissal”

  1. Prathibha 08. Sep, 2010 at 12:14 am

    Neat post and an awesome start!!! :)