B.Subhashan Reddy, C.J.: This writ petition is filed questioning the order of dismissal of the petitioner in disciplinary action. The recommendation for dismissing the appellant was accepted by the first respondent in G.O.Ms.NO.1377, Public (Special-A) Department, dated 10.10.2000. The prayer is to set aside the same and to reinstate the petitioner in service with continuity of service and payment of arrears of salary, allowances and other attendant benefits.

2. The petitioner was a practising advocate having enrolled during the year 1967 and when the selection of District Munsif was notified, he applied for the same and was selected during the year 1974. After 10 years, he was promoted to the post of Sub-Judge and after another 10 years, he was promoted as District Judge Grade II. Before his removal from service, he was the Additional District Judge-cum-Chief Judicial Magistrate, Tuticorin. The disciplinary proceedings were initiated when he was in that post. He received a memorandum issued by the second respondent on 3.1.1997 with some statements recorded by the Special Officer (Vigilance Cell) of this Court. Explanation was sought for from the petitioner, which the latter had com

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