Only Government, Not Subordinate Authority, Can Impose Penalty After Superannuation as Per Rules: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has delivered an important judgment clarifying that after retirement, only the Government has the authority to impose penalties in departmental proceedings. The Court held that subordinate authorities cannot pass such orders once an employee has superannuated, even if the proceedings were initiated during service. Background of the Employee and Allegations The case involved Somanath Rout, who was working as a Senior Clerk in the Office of…