ANIL BISHNOI Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) TO quash the order passed by the disciplinary authority imposing a penalty of censure, as affirmed by the appellate authority as well as by the reviewing authority, this petition for writ is preferred.

(2.) THE noticeable facts of the case are that a charge sheet as per the provisions of Rule 17 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1958 (hereinafter referred to as "the Rules of 1958") was served upon the petitioner alleging therein as follows: ...[VERNACULAR TEXT COMITTED]...

(3.) WHILE assailing validity of the orders impugned, the contention of counsel for the petitioner is that the allegation against the petitioner was with regard to not making investigation in certain cases and an adequate explanation of that was given by him to the disciplinary authority. The disciplinary authority was satisfied with the explanation given and as such there was no occasion for imposing any penalty, may that be of censure.