Kamakhya Mishra and 13 Ors v. The State of Assam and 7 Ors

ORDER Date : 29-10-2024 Heard Mr. I. Rafique, learned counsel for the writ petitioners. Also heard Ms. M. Bhattacharjee, learned Addl. Sr. Govt. Advocate, Assam appearing for the respondents. Apprehending termination of their services due to the steps taken by the Department in the light of the order dated 14-07-2014 passed by this Court in W.P.(C) No. 4435/2008, the petitioners are before this Court by filing the instant writ petition, inter alia contending that there is every possibility of termination orders being issued against them without following the due process of law. Page No.# 5/6 On 25-10-2024, learned Govt. Advocate, Assam was asked to obtain instruction and apprise this Court, if any, notice of termination had been served upon any of the petitioners. Today, when the matter is called up, Ms. Bhattacharjee, learned Addl. Sr. Govt. Advocate, Assam submits that no final decision has been taken in the matter till today, inasmuch as only a recommendation dated 10-09-2024, from the Inspector General of Police (Admn.) has been received by the Govt. proposing action in the matter in terms of the order dated 14-07-2014 passed by this Court. Therefore, this writ petition is premature. I find from the record that the order dated 14-07-2014 passed by this Court itself requires that any action taken in the matter has to be in accordance with law. Therefore, if any order of termination of service is issued in respect of any of the employees, it is obvious that such an order can be given effect to only after complying with the principles of natural justice, i.e. after serving show cause notice upon such employees. It is apparent from the materials available on record that the said stage is yet to arrive in the matter. It is also possible that the Govt. may untimely decide not to initiate any action in terms of the letter dated 10-09-2024. Under the circumstances, this Court finds force in the submission of Ms. Bhattacharjee that this writ petition is premature. Therefore, this writ petition stands disposed of by providing that if any adverse action is contemplated against any of the petitioners, they shall be served with prior notice and be given an opportunity to show cause. Writ petition stands closed. Page No.# 6/6

JUDGE GS Comparing Assistant

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