2015 (8) TMI 491

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..... he charges framed against the officer, the punishment imposed is proportionate to the gravity of charges proved against him. Learned Additional Solicitor General appearing for the petitioner submits out that the matter should be sent back to the Disciplinary Authority to go into the aspect of proportionality. However, having regard to the fact that the litigations have been going on for the last e .....

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..... as proceeded against for the violation of Rule 3(1)(i), (ii), (iii) of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. The allegation is that while working as Inspector of Central Excise as Group-D In-charge Headquarters Office, Bangalore, he inspected the premises without search authorization. According to the respondent, he had visited after intimation to his superior officer. Be that as it may, t .....

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..... or the petitioner submits out that the matter should be sent back to the Disciplinary Authority to go into the aspect of proportionality. However, having regard to the fact that the litigations have been going on for the last eleven years, we are of the view that it is only in the interest of justice to give a quietus to the whole issue. 6. Having heard the learned Counsel on both sides in that .....

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