1. The petitioner was initially appointed as Messenger in State Bank of India, Mudukulathur Branch on 20.1.1982. Subsequently, he was promoted as Clerk in the year 1992.

2. While he was serving in Ramanathapuram Branch, a charge sheet dated 30.8.2004 was issued against him. In the charge sheet, it was alleged that the following irregularities were committed by him:

i. You had utilised the services of R.Palani, Messenger, for preparing the challan, in order to create an impression that the voucher was prepared by the Messenger wrongly/inadvertently.

ii. You did not sign the credit challan even after the request of Shri R.Palani, Messenger, deliberately with mala fide intention.

iii. The account number mentioned in the draft was 05/6101. But you had knowingly arranged to credit the proceeds of the draft beonging to a customer to your Current Account No.0109 00 9501500 with mala fide intention.

iv. Even though you were aware of the fact the account No.of the benefiary was mentioned in the draft as 05/6101, you have failed to initiate appropriate steps to refer the matter to the Chief Manager or Manager (PB) in this regard.

v. Although the instrument in question was received