PNeog

"With all due respect, no subsistence allowance is attracted if the suspension is by way of punishment after following due process of a domestic enquiry. Subsistence allowance is only payable when an employee is suspended pending an inquiry." ... (more)

"Interesting. I agree with Adv. Kulkarni. I wish to add as follows: Termination: Can be classified as punitive if it is by way of dismissal of services for misconduct under the Standing Orders. However, resignation from services voluntarily also amounts to termination. Summary dismissal is no longer " ... (more)