(1.) The appellant was charged for misconduct when he was working as Executive Engineer, Panchayat Raj, Kavali, A. P. The charge levelled against him reads as follows:
(2.) The enquiry officer has found that the charge has been proved and he has also specifically stated in para 42 of his report as follows:
(3.) Accepting the recommendation of the enquiry officer, the disciplinary authority imposed the penalty as recommended. Against that, the appellant preferred a representation petition before the tribunal without success. Hence the present appeal by special leave.