THE LT.GOVERNOR AND ORS. SATISH CHANDRA MISHRA vs DHARAM RAJ — WP.CT/18/2026
Case under Article 226 of Constitution of India Section NA. Disposed: Contested--ALLOWED on 28th April 2026.
CNR: WBCHCP0003372026
Filing Number
WP.CT /18/2026
Filing Date
25-03-2026
Registration No
WP.CT /18/2026
Registration Date
25-03-2026
Judge
HON'BLE JUSTICE SABYASACHI BHATTACHARYYA , HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
Coram
HON'BLE JUSTICE SABYASACHI BHATTACHARYYA , HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
Bench Type
Division Bench
Category
GROUP A (WRIT MATTERS) ( 1 )
Sub-Category
Miscellaneous ( 16 )
Judicial Branch
Judicial Section
Decision Date
28th April 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ALLOWED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
THE LT.GOVERNOR AND ORS. SATISH CHANDRA MISHRA
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ADMINISTRATION
THE CHIEF SECRETARY
THE SECRETARY (PERSONNEL)
Respondent(s)
DHARAM RAJ
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE JUSTICE SABYASACHI BHATTACHARYYA , HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
NEW MOTION
TOP, AS ORDERED
NEW MOTION
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 13-04-2026 | NEW MOTION | |
| 22-04-2026 | TOP, AS ORDERED | |
| 21-04-2026 | NEW MOTION |
Orders
Court Decision Summary The High Court at Calcutta (Port Blair Circuit Bench) reversed the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision, holding that the Chief Secretary had authority to impose dismissal punishment on the respondent employee. The court found that although the Secretary (Personnel) issued the charge memoranda, the Chief Secretary—being the actual appointing authority under constitutional Article 311(1)—could validly impose the dismissal penalty, and appeals lay to the Lieutenant Governor, preserving the employee's appellate rights. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Court Decision Summary The High Court at Calcutta (Port Blair Circuit Bench) reversed the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision, holding that the Chief Secretary had authority to impose dismissal punishment on the respondent employee. The court found that although the Secretary (Personnel) issued the charge memoranda, the Chief Secretary—being the actual appointing authority under constitutional Article 311(1)—could validly impose the dismissal penalty, and appeals lay to the Lieutenant Governor, preserving the employee's appellate rights. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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