1998 (3) TMI 687

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....ted on 8-11-1993 on the allegation that he had demanded and accepted a bribe of rupees 2 lakhs. He was released on bail on 23-11-1993. While he was in custody, he was placed under suspension on 18-11-1993 under Rule 10(1)(b) of the CCS (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 on the ground that he had been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the case was under investigation....

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....een put in issue by the Union of India. 3. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record. 4. A bare look at Rule 10 of CCS (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 would show that the interpretation placed by the Tribunal does not appear to be correct. An unduly narrow technical view has been taken by the Tribunal to quash the order of suspension. The view of t....

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....ion was not liable to be quashed on the ground that the case was neither at the stage of investigation or enquiry or trial. 5. In view of our finding above, a necessary corollary would be to set aside the impugned order but certain other factors have intervened of which we must take notice. 6. The respondent was reinstated after the order of the Tribunal dated 16-4-1996 and he joined duty on....