ISHWARI PRASAD YADAV Vs. THE UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner, in this writ petition, has prayed for quashing the charge sheet (Annexure1).

(2.) THE grievance of the petitioner is that the charge sheet has been issued to him under Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 for major punishment, but two more persons who were also working and were also equally liable have been sought to be proceeded against under Rule 16 of the said Rules for minor punishment.

(3.) I have heard learned counsel for the parties. The departmental enquiry against the petitioner is at the initial stage. The charge sheet has been served on the petitioner, giving him opportunity to explain. It has been specifically mentioned that the enquiry will be held in respect of the articles of charges, not admitted by the petitioner. The petitioner has been given full opportunity to defend himself by taking all available grounds and producing evidences. The statement that the other two persons were similarly responsible and that the proceedings have been initiated against them for minor punishment, causing discrimination to the petitioner, as has been factually disputed by the respondents.