In Brief
A government officer was removed based on seven charges including irregularities in official records. The High Court set aside the removal order. The Supreme Court disposed of the appeal while holding that the High Court correctly did so, and remanded the case for a fresh de novo enquiry. The authorities were given the option to continue or terminate the enquiry, ensuring the officer receives procedural fairness and natural justice in any further proceedings against him regarding the alleged misconduct.
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