(1.) Heard learned counsel for the parties.
(2.) The petitioner has filed the instant application praying for setting aside the order contained in Memo no. 1996 dtd. 26/5/2023 issued under the signature of the Deputy Secretary, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar imposing the punishment of deduction of 100% pension on the petitioner.
(3.) The relevant facts in brief are that while the petitioner was posted as the District Welfare Officer In-charge of District Arwal, he was proceeded against in a departmental proceeding with the memo of charge having been served on him on 28/4/2021. He submitted his reply.