Professional Scope
Service law matters require examination of service rules, disciplinary procedure, principles of natural justice and the proper statutory or constitutional forum. Advocate Ankit Kumar Singh assists in suspension, dismissal, termination, charge memo, show cause reply, departmental enquiry, transfer, promotion, seniority, pension, pay-related disputes, CAT matters and service writ petitions.
Departmental Enquiry and Disciplinary Proceedings
A departmental proceeding requires careful response from the first show cause stage. The defence may involve jurisdiction, vague charge, lack of evidence, procedural violation, bias, denial of opportunity, non-supply of documents, disproportionate punishment and non-speaking order.
Service Writs and Tribunal Matters
Depending on the nature of employment, a matter may lie before a tribunal, authority or High Court. Maintainability, limitation and alternative remedy must be examined before filing.
Documents Required
Appointment letter, service rules, charge memo, suspension order, show cause notice, enquiry report, punishment order, representation, appeal papers, salary slip, service book extracts, departmental correspondence, leave records and medical papers where relevant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can transfer be challenged? Yes, if mala fide, arbitrary or contrary to rules. Can dismissal be challenged? Yes, based on procedure, evidence and proportionality. Is representation necessary before writ? Often it helps, but facts decide.
Consultation Note
The information on this page is general professional information. Legal advice can be given only after examining facts, documents, limitation, jurisdiction, applicable law and court record. No particular result is guaranteed.