ORDER :

This Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed for the following relief:-

“……to set aside the punishment of censure imposed vie impugned proceedings vide Rc.No.288/02/2020 dated 09.03.2021 and also Memo No.1449695/SER-1/A1/2021 of the 1st Respondent dated: 08.09.2021 rejecting the appeal; as illegal, vindictive, arbitrary, violation of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India; apart from violation of principles of natural justice and pass such other order or orders……”

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Home appearing for the respondent Nos.1 & 2.

3. The petitioner was initially appointed as Sub- Inspector in the year 1991 and after promoted as Inspector in the year 2006 and further promoted as DSP on 06.01.2012. In fact recognizing the Service of the petitioner the Government has awarded acceleratory promotion as Deputy Superintendent of police on 06.01.2012 and also awarded Indian Police Medal during the year 2017, and also several rewards and commendations besides cash award are awarded to the petitioner.

4. While working under DGP awaiting posting order, the petitioner was attached to the