Punishment cannot be applied retrospectively--Date of passing order of compulsory retirement shall be treated as the Date of Retirement..

It would tantamount to a punitive action--State cannot recover excess amount paid to the ex-employee after the delay of 10 years..

Examination of the common witnesses in the departmental proceedings are not required to be stayed till the said witnesses are examined in the criminal proceedings, if it does not involve any..

Not mandatory to conduct a departmental inquiry before taking any disciplinary action, if the employee has been convicted on a criminal charge involving moral turpitude..