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Challenge to suspension order and disciplinary proceedings. Analysis: The writ petitioner challenged a suspension order and disciplinary proceedings in a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The petitioner, a Forest Officer, was accused of various misconducts including divulging official information, threatening individuals for personal gain, and misusing his authority. The charges against the petitioner included trespassing, leaking official information, accepting illegal gratification, and misusing power. The inquiry report found some charges proved, such as acting beyond jurisdiction and entering into the jurisdiction of others illegally. The proposed punishment by the District Council was to stop all future increments and bar the petitioner from promotions. The court examined the legality of the proposed punishment and held that withholding increments and promotions simultaneously is not permissible under the relevant rules. The court directed the District Council to place the matter before the Executive Committee for final orders within a specified time frame, ensuring compliance with the law. The petitioner was to be reinstated after the Executive Committee's decision. The petition was disposed of without any costs being awarded.
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