Imposition of punishment of censure by Tribunal instead of disciplinary authority cannot be sustained

Union of India Vs V. Kannathasan (Madras High Court) Madras High Court held that Tribunal cannot convert itself into a disciplinary authority and impose punishment of censure. Accordingly, order punishment of censure is liable to be quashed and set aside. Facts- The case of the applicant is that he had joined the services of the respondents as an Appraiser. He joined duty on 12.08.1994 at the Customs House in Tuticorin. On 22.08.2005, the applicant was promoted to the post of Assistant Commissioner. On 22.11.2010, he was yet again, promoted to the post of Deputy Commissioner. CBI registered a ...