JUDGMENT :

Though the matter has been listed under the heading ‘To Be Mentioned’, it has been heard on merits, with consent of the parties as the pleadings are complete.

2. The petitioner has put to challenge the order, dated 07.08.2014, issued by the Directorate of Industries under the signature of Director, Industries, Government of Bihar, whereby punishment of dismissal from service has been imposed on him. The petitioner was working as Industry Extension Officer and was posted, at the relevant point of time, at Industry Center, Madhepura, when he was allegedly arrested by a team of Vigilance Investigation Bureau of the State, while accepting bribe of Rs.2,000.00. After his arrest, a departmental proceeding was initiated against him with the issuance of charge-sheet and appointment of an Enquiry Officer and a Presenting Officer. Following was the charge, framed against him :-

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