J U D G M E N T

Mehta, J.

1. Leave granted.

2. The instant appeal arises from the judgment dated 30th July, 2018 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, allowing the Writ Petition preferred by the respondents and setting aside the judgment dated 5th June, 2015 passed by the State Public Services Tribunal, Lucknow1, whereby, the Tribunal had allowed the Claim Petition2 preferred by the appellant.

Signature Not Verified Digitally signed by SWETA BALODI Date: 2024.11.18 16:43:51 IST Reason:

1 Hereinafter being referred to as ‘Tribunal’

2 Claim Petition No. 1931 of 2014 Brief facts:-

3. The appellant, while being posted as Assistant Commissioner, Commercial Tax, Khand-13, Ghaziabad faced disciplinary proceedings in furtherance of a charge sheet dated 5th March, 2012. The Inquiry Officer conducted the inquiry and submitted an Inquiry Report dated 29th November, 2012. The Disciplinary Authority being the Principal Secretary, Tax Registration Department, Lucknow, U.P., issued a Show Cause Notice accompanied with the Inquiry Report to the appellant. The appellant submitted his reply/objections to the said Show Cause Notice. The Disciplinary Authority, considered the re