Suspension Order ——–The petition is filed against the order of suspension dated 07.01.2022. The appellant’s goods and vehicle were intercepted and detained as the driver of the vehicle did not have a tax invoice and the E-way pass for the vehicle. The petitioner passed an order on 16.8.2021 and tax and penalty were imposed. The counsel for petitioner submitted that he has imposed maximum penalty, therefore, there is no illegality in the orders and contended that in this case charges are baseless and are framed only with an intention to keep the delinquent employee out of job.

Held that:- The Hon’ble High Court directed that in case the departmental proceeding is not concluded within four weeks and there is no allegation of non cooperation of petitioner, the impugned suspension order dated 07.01.2022 will become inoperative/ under abeyance till the inquiry is concluded.