UNION OF INDIA Vs. B K SRIVASTAVA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) Union of India is in appeal. It is aggrieved by the judgment dated December 10, 1996 passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Allahabad Bench (for short, the 'Tribunal') setting aside the enquiry report and the order of dismissal passed against the respondent by the Disciplinary Authority.

(3.) During the relevant period, the respondent was working as a Cashier in the office of the Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions). Disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him on five charges which were as under: