After considering the case, the Bench noted that since the CBI has concluded its investigation, no further directions are required to the agency. However, the Court ordered BSNL to initiate departmental action, as suggested by the CBI.
The Court clarified that it has not expressed any opinion on the merits of allegations on the officers.
“This Court, however, directs the BSNL to initiate departmental action, as suggested by the CBI, against its officers. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the imputations of allegations on the officers of BSNL. Any action initiated by the BSNL be taken to its logical conclusion on its own merits,” the order stated.
CBI was also directed to supply a copy of the closure report to the petitioner disclosing the reasons, in brief, for closing the complaint and not proceeding further.
Source: Barandbench
