LAWS(SC)-1997-4-149

M RAGHAVELU Vs. GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Decided On April 03, 1997
M Raghavelu Appellant
V/S
GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(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.