In this writ application, the petitioner has prayed for quashing the order as contained in Memo No. 2613 passed by the Respondent No. 4 whereby and whereunder, punishment of reduction of time scale in pay to the minimum basic pay of Rs.3050/-for a period of two years has been inflicted upon the petitioner. The petitioner has also prayed for quashing the order dated 13.05.2006 as contained in Memo No. 691 by which the punishment inflicted upon the petitioner by the disciplinary authority has been upheld.

2. The petitioner was appointed as Police Constable on 20.09.1979 in the District of Nalanda Police Force. While the petitioner was posted at Hansdiah Police Station, a written complaint was made against the petitioner and another person by the Officer In-charge of Hansdiah Police Station with respect to illegal collection of money from the truck owners. Pursuant to the said complaint, the petitioner was put under suspension and charge-sheet dated 02.12.2004 was submitted to him and he was directed to file a show cause failing which departmental proceeding would be initiated against the petitioner. Show cause was submitted by the petitioner but on being dissatisfied with