Honble PASAYAT, J.–Scope and ambit of Regulations 6(18) and 6(21) of the Canara Bank Officer Employees (Conduct) Regulations, 1976 (hereinafter referred to as `the Regulations) fall for determination in this appeal.

(2). Filtering out unnecessary details, the factual background relevant for adjudication for the present dispute is as follows:-

(3). Four charge-sheets dated 12.12.1987, 5.11.1987, 23.3.1989 and 25.5.1989 were issued to respondent No.1 Debasis Das (hereinafter referred to as `the employee) by the functionaries for the Canara Bank, a Government of India undertaking. Disciplinary proceedings were commenced. Charge-sheet dated 5.11.1987 related to the non-vacation of residential quarter by the employee after expiry of the lease period. On completion of inquiry in respect of the said charge, disciplinary authority directed dismissal of the employee from the service of the Bank by order dated 28.8.1989. The disciplinary authority thereafter passed an order on 13.9.1989 which is the bone of contention of the parties. Details of the said order shall be dealt with infra and after the recital of the factual position is completed. Order of dismissal was challenged by the employee

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