JUDGMENT :

1. The present writ petition has been filed for quashing the order as contained in memo no.1749(ii) dated 22.09.2014 passed by the Deputy Commissioner, Ranchi- the respondent no.2, whereby the petitioner has been awarded major punishment of reduction of his basic pay to the initial stage of time scale of pay currently held by him.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was appointed as Revenue Karamchari on 18.8.1978 and he superannuated from service on 04.01.2016. A criminal case was lodged against the petitioner being Vigilance Case No.25 of 2000 and he was sent to judicial custody on 15.07.2006. Consequently, he was put under suspension vide order as contained in memo no.1447(ii) dated 30.12.2006 and the memo of charge was issued to him containing following charges:-

(i) When the petitioner was posted in Town Anchal, Ranchi he opened jamabandi for the land appertaining to Khata No. 360, Plot No.1260, area 10.50 acres, Mauza-Hundru, P.S. no.224, which was Gair Majarua land to obtain personal gain and loss to the Government.

(ii) The petitioner had issued the revenue receipt of Mauza-Hundru, P.S No. 224, Khata No. 360, Plot No. 1260 area 10.50 acr