1. The petitioner prays for issuance of a writ in the nature of Certiorari to quash the order of dismissal from service passed by the respondent No.2 i.e. General Manager, and also that of Executive Director of Corporation Bank in dismissing the appeal filed by the petitioner.

2. The petitioner joined the service of the Corporation Bank in the year 1974 and his performance was considered good as he was awarded productivity award for three years, Star performers Club member for 5 years and certificate of merit for 11 years.

3. The petitioner was placed under suspension on 22.05.2000 in view of the contemplated enquiry for serious misconduct. The petitioner was issued a show cause notice on 10.12.2001 pointing out certain irregularities. The petitioner was called upon to show cause as to why disciplinary action be not taken against him. After considering the explanation submitted by the petitioner, a charge memo was issued to the petitioner vide Ref.No.PAD/IRW/DISC/ 2397/2002 dated 16.09.2002. The charge memo was issued under Regulation 6 of the Corporation Bank Officer Employees' (Discipline and Appeal) Regulations, 1982.

4. The charges levelled against the petitioner r