Dear friends,
Supreme Court in its order dated 1.5.2013 (copy attached) has held that Govt cannot refuse to correspond with employees in Hindi if so required by them. Giving reference of Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules 1965, the Court said that if the employee so desired, he could insist the Govt to reply in Hindi only.
In this case Mithilesh was appointed as High Skilled worker in 1994. He was issued charge sheet in 2004 for alleged misbehaviour with senior officer. He was weak in English and hence requested to make all communication in Hindi only. However, his request was turned down. Bombay High Court also supported view of the Central Administrative Tribunal. However, on appeal Supreme Court reversed the order of High Court and decided the case in favour of the employee.
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Supreme Court in its order dated 1.5.2013 (copy attached) has held that Govt cannot refuse to correspond with employees in Hindi if so required by them. Giving reference of Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules 1965, the Court said that if the employee so desired, he could insist the Govt to reply in Hindi only.
In this case Mithilesh was appointed as High Skilled worker in 1994. He was issued charge sheet in 2004 for alleged misbehaviour with senior officer. He was weak in English and hence requested to make all communication in Hindi only. However, his request was turned down. Bombay High Court also supported view of the Central Administrative Tribunal. However, on appeal Supreme Court reversed the order of High Court and decided the case in favour of the employee.
Thanks
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