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2015 (8) TMI 491 - SC - Central ExciseViolation of Rule 3(1)(i), (ii), (iii) of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - violation of the principle of natural justice - Reinstatement of wages - Inspection of premises with search authorization - Held that:- Having regard to the charges framed against the officer, the punishment imposed is proportionate to the gravity of charges proved against him. Learned Additional Solicitor General appearing for the petitioner submits out that the matter should be sent back to the Disciplinary Authority to go into the aspect of proportionality. However, having regard to the fact that the litigations have been going on for the last eleven years, we are of the view that it is only in the interest of justice to give a quietus to the whole issue. - reinstatement without backwages and with a recorded censure would be the just and proper punishment. - Appeal disposed of.
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