1. The petitioner was an Assistant Treasury Officer at Palacode in Dharmapuri District. On 03.05.1993, the petitioner deputed the Cashier Mr.K.M.Jegadeesan and the Office Assistant Mr.M.K.Gandhi to the State Bank of India at Palacode to draw a sum of Rs.90,000/- for disbursing pension to the pensioners. But, the amount of Rs.90,000/-was stolen at the bank by unknown persons. Based on the aforesaid incident, the Treasury Officer issued a charge sheet dated 28.05.1993 under Rule 17(b) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules. The crux of the allegation was that the petitioner was negligent in her duties. She should have accompanied the Cashier and Office Assistant as the amount exceeded Rs.50,000/-. The petitioner permitted the subordinate officials to carry the Cash in a Cloth Bag instead of a Cash Box. She failed to supervise the subordinate officials and she was not responsible in her duties. It was also alleged that she was responsible for the loss of the Government money of Rs.90,000/-.

2. An enquiry was conducted on the charges. After conducting enquiry, the enquiry officer submitted his report. The second respondent passed an order dated 08.01.1