J.N.Singh, J.

1. Petitioner in this writ application has prayed for quashing of the order of punishment of dismissal awarded by the disciplinary authority vide memo dated 23rd June, 1999 (As contained in Annexure - 7), as well as for quashing of order of the appellate authority dated 7th April, 2000 (as contained in Annexure - 13), as well as for quashing of the inquiry report dated 20th May, 1998 (annexure - 4). Petitioner has also prayed for follow up orders for reinstatement with all consequential benefits treating him in regular service. In the alternative, petitioner has prayed for a direction to the appellate authority to adhere to his proposed punishment/decision dated 8th December, 1999 contained in Ref. No. ZO/B/DPS/2588 as decision in appeal. Petitioner has also prayed for a declaration that the disciplinary proceeding being a quasi-judicial proceeding, any external authority, including Vigilance cannot direct and/or dictate terms to the disciplinary authority and/or the appellate authority in the matter including the punishment to be imposed.

2. The facts of the case, as culled out in the writ application, in short, are that while at the relevant time petitioner