UNION OF INDIA Vs. G VEERASAMY

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal by special leave arises from the judgment of the central administrative tribunal, Madras bench in original application no. 750 of 1991. Respondent an employee of the railways was put under suspension and proceedings were drawn up. The disciplinary authority accepted the findings of the inquiry officer and imposed a penalty of compulsory retirement. An appeal being filed, the appellate authority modified the punishment and the order is quoted below:

(2.) Aggrieved by the said order, the respondent approached the central administrative tribunal and the tribunal passed the following order:

(3.) To appreciate the contentions of the parties we quote the following relevant rule 6 of the Railway Servants (Discipline and appeal) Rules, 1968 which reads as under: 6 Penalties.-