Heard Mr. T.J. Mahanta, the learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner. The respondent ASEB and their officers are represented by the learned Senior Counsel Mr. B.D. Das.

2. The matter pertains to a disciplinary proceeding drawn up under Regulation 10(1) of the ASEB (General Service) Regulations (for Officers), 1960 (hereinafter referred to as “the ASEB Regulations”) through the Charge Memo dated 30.4.2005 (Annexure-3). Here it was alleged that while the petitioner was posted as the Dy. Accounts Officer in the Baligaon Electrical Sub Division from December 1993 to 25.9.2004, she (i) neglected duty; (ii) caused loss to Board’s property/revenue worth Rs.5,74,926/-; and (iii) committed breach of the ASEB’s Officers’ (Conduct) Regulations 1982. A statement of allegation was enclosed to the Charge Memo and the delinquent was asked to respond to the charges.

3. The charges related to, inter alia, (i) Irregular maintenance of 89 numbers of consumers ledgers without specifying the service connection of the concerned consumers, resulting in substantial loss of revenue; (ii) Preparation of Bills without reference to the actual consumption and Board’s tariff; (iii) Dropping o