I joined State Bank of India as management executive on 05/04/2010. My probation was for 1 year and confirmation on 05/04/2011, subject to satisfactory completion of training and passing confirmation exam to be held on 06/03/2011 with a score above 50%. As per letter dated 05/04/2011, from General Manager, State Bank of India, my probation was extended by 3 months upto 05/07/2011 under Rule 16(2) of SBIOSR for the reasons mentioned in the said rule.The Rule 16(2) of SBIOSR reads as- If, in the opinion of the competent authority, an officer has not satisfactorily completed either or both the trainings referred to in sub-rule (1) or if the officer has not passed the test referred to therein or an officer’s service is not satisfactory, the officer’s probation may be extended by a further period not exceeding one year.
As per letter dated 12/04/2011, from General Manager, State Bank of India, I was discharged from service, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 16(3) of SBIOSR. The Rule 16(3) of SBIOSR reads as- Where during the period of probation, including the period of extension, if any, the competent authority is of the opinion that the officer is not fit for confirmation:-in the case of a direct appointee, his services may be terminated by one month’s notice or payment of one month’s emoluments in lieu thereof.
I filed Case in High court. Judgement was in my favour. Then Bank appealed to Hon'ble Supreme court. The reason for termination was then revealed. It was because of a report from IBPS, which stated-" use of unfair means is suspected".
The verdict again was in my favour. The judgement was-
"“In the result, the appeals are dismissed. The appellants shall reinstate the private respondents within 15 days of the production of copy of this judgment before respondent No.3 and give them all consequential benefits like pay, allowances, etc. within next one month. However, it is made clear that this judgment shall not preclude the competent authority from taking fresh decision in the matter of confirmation of the private respondents after giving them effective opportunity of hearing against the allegation of use of unfair means in the test”.
I was reinstated in the Bank's service. After 1 year, bank started Disciplinary proceedings against me and served chargesheet with allegation that use of unfair means is suspected.
During the proceedings, no substantial evidence was produced. despite that the Inquiring authority proved the charges based on suspicions. The bank again terminated me imposing penalty of dismissal.
In the similar allegations, 12 other employees from other circles have been confirmed.
Sir, this is highly prejudiced approach of bank and they have sat over the judgment of Apex court.
Please advise me what are the legal recources for me and whether SBI is justified in doing so?