The petitioner is employed as a Senior Assistant in the State Bank of India, 1st respondent herein. Initially, a memo, dated 30.08.2002 was served upon him, whereunder, two charges were framed. This was followed by another memo, dated 27.03.2003, in which, the charges contained in the memo, dated 03.08.2002, were repeated and a few more charges were incorporated. The petitioner was required to submit explanation, as to why suitable disciplinary action shall not be taken against him. After the petitioner submitted his explanation, the 1st respondent appointed an enquiry officer. A detailed enquiry was conducted, and the enquiry officer submitted a report, dated 10.01.2004, holding that the charges a, b(i)&(ii), c1(ii) and f(ii) are proved. On a consideration of the report of the enquiry officer, the 3rd respondent issued a show cause notice, dated 21.04.2004. Apart from accepting the findings of the enquiry officer, the 3rd respondent stated that he holds the charge in c(2)(i) as proved. Thereafter, it is stated that he tentatively proposes to inflict the punishment of dismissal, upon the petitioner.

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