JUDGMENT

1. The writ petition has been filed to quash the order dated 09.11.2017 issued by the Chief Secretary (DP), the order dated 19.6.2018 issued by the Under Secretary (Finance/PIC) and also the notice dated 19.10.2018 issued by the Under Secretary (Finance/PIC), including the impugned letter dated 27.11.2019 issued by the Under Secretary (DP), Government of Manipur to the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department.

2. Brief facts are as follows:

The petitioner was initially appointed to the post of Jemadar and after serving about 10 years to the said post, he was promoted to the post of Subedar and on the recommendation of the DPC, he was further promoted to the post of Manipur Police Grade-II. On 29.10.2014, the petitioner was promoted to the post of MPS Grade-I and he was transferred and posted to the post of C.O./6th IRB on in-charge basis on 29.7.2020 and since then, he is holding the said post of C.O./6th IRB at Pangei. While so working, the petitioner was placed under suspension on 1.9.2017 in connection with the irregularities and lapses in the procurement of web equipment by Manipur Police i.e. in the supply of Leather Belt (Black) and AK Sling and thereafter, the suspensi