Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital
Order Date: 02 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Hem Chandra Kandpal filed Writ Petition Service Single No. 2266 of 2026 challenging a suspension order dated 23 July 2026 (snnexure‑17) issued by respondents No. 5 & 6 (Uttarakhand Cooperative Societies and others).
- Respondents: Uttarakhand Cooperative Societies & others, represented by learned Standing Counsel S.S. Chaudhary for the State.
- Allegations against petitioner:
- Failure to deposit Rs 8,43,510 of the Society’s money in District Cooperative Bank, Branch Bazpur.
- Granted an increment in May 2025 without any departmental recommendation.
- No departmental recommendation for amounts of Rs 30,000 (dated 12 January 2026) and Rs 70,000 (dated 18 March 2026).
- These alleged acts were deemed financial irregularities and indiscipline, leading to his suspension.
- Legal representation: Counsel for petitioner – Mr. Reituparna Joshi and Mr. Ish Mohan Bhatt.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after reviewing the suspension order, concluded that the allegations are serious enough to warrant the penalty and found no illegality in the impugned order.
- Consequently, the writ petition is dismissed in‑limine.
- The respondents are directed to conclude the disciplinary inquiry against the petitioner within three months from the date of production of a certified copy of this order, ensuring the petitioner receives a full hearing in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Any pending applications, if any, are disposed of accordingly.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Cooperative Society Governance