I was charged with making excess payments of wages and granting weekly off on Sundays to notified laborers. As a result, I was penalized with a recovery of ₹50,000 and a reduction of one increment for three years with cumulative effect.
Seeking exoneration, I appealed to the Appellate Authority, citing that the excess payments were made under the instructions of the Competent Authority. However, instead of granting relief, the Appellate Authority reviewed my penalty, set it aside, and—after a delay of two years—issued a major charge sheet while appointing an Inquiry Officer for further investigation.
Whether it is legally correct or not?
