B.C. CHATURVEDI vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the Administrative Tribunal's decision to convert the dismissal of B.C. Chaturvedi into compulsory retirement, affirming that possession of assets disproportionate to known income constitutes misconduct under the Civil Service (Classification & Control) Appeal Rules. The Court clarified that the inquiry process was valid despite the appellant's claims of procedural irregularities, including the non-supply of the inquiry report. The Court also noted that the determination of disproportionate assets must consider permissible deductions, referencing Krishnanand v. State of M.P. [(1977) 1 SCC 816].