Petitioners suspended from service for accepting illegal gratification. Court allows them to continue working during ongoing disciplinary proceedings.

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....The High Court suspended petitioners from service for allegedly accepting illegal gratification. The suspension orders were stayed by the Court twice. As more than eight months had passed without the suspension taking effect, petitioners were allowed to continue in service pending disciplinary proceedings. The charge memos were issued, and disciplinary actions initiated. Petitioners not affected by suspension were permitted to work, subject to ongoing proceedings. The suspension orders were deemed ineffective, and petitioners could continue in service with possible reassignment. The Tribunal's challenged orders were not enforced. Petitioners' service continued with posting orders. Petition disposed of.....