`Prolonged absence of complainant no ground to dismiss case`

Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010, 22:43

The Madras High Court today ruled that a case cannot be dismissed just because the complainant was absent for a long time unless it is proved that his/her appearance is essential for its hearing.

AP govt sacks 39 engineers for `unauthorised absence`

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 23:43

Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday removed from service as many as 39 engineers of the Panchayat Raj Department after they were found guilty of `unauthorised absence` for many years.

`Staff may get pensionary benefit for unauthorised absence`

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 22:18

The Central Administrative Tribunal has said that a government employee might get pensionary benefits even for the period of his unauthorised absence if the disciplinary authority decides in his favour.

`Ladakh road project halted due to absence of approval`

Last Updated: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 17:39

The government on Thursday said the construction of a road in Ladakh region under NREGA was halted because it did not have the Centre`s approval.

Cong peeved at Mamata`s absence in PM prog

Last Updated: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 17:46

Congress on Saturday expressed anguish at Mamata Banerjee`s absence in PM`s engagements at Science City.

‘Habitual absence from work without leave is misconduct’

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 13:46

In a significant judgement, the Bombay high court has held that habitual absence from the work place without taking leave or giving prior intimation amounts to misconduct on the part of employee.

MPs blame late running of trains for their absence from LS

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 18:20

Was the railways responsible for some members of Lok Sabha being absent from the House on Monday that led to collapse of Question Hour and triggered a controversy?

Sonia disapproves for Cong MPs` absence during Question Hour

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 22:04

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has disapproved of the absence of party MPs in Question Hour in Lok Sabha with the party today warning of serious consequences in future if members absented themselves.

Koda`s wife to campaign for party in husband`s absence

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 19:54

Geeta Koda, wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda who was arrested by state vigilance department in a DA case, will take over the charge of campaigning for JBSP in the ensuing assembly elections.