V.M. Velumani, J.

1. The Appellant/Writ Petitioner was working as Inspector of Police at Thillai Nagar Police Station in Trichy City during the period from 10.11.1999 to 2.12.2001. On 8.11.2001, one A. Roche approached the Writ Petitioner for setting up a fire crackers shop during deewali festival time. Initially, on 6.11.2001, the Writ Petitioner has not recommended for granting permission. But subsequently, after two days, i.e., on 8.11.2001, he issued No Objection Certificate without any change in circumstances. The said A. Roche/Complainant gave a Complaint on 8.11.2001 to the Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption stating that the applied for setting up crackers shop and met Deputy Commissioner of Police Thiru. Baskaran on 7.11.2001 and again on 8.11.2001. On his instructions, she met the Writ Petitioner again. on 8.11.2001, the Writ Petitioner gave No Objection Certificate and directed the Complainant to meet one Loganathan, Grade I Police constable. In his Complaint, he has stated that the said Loganathan demanded a sum of Rs.8,000/- on behalf of the Writ Petitioner.

2. Based on the said Complaint, a Charge Memo, dated 7.4.2005 containing the following charges we