SECY. TO GOVT.,PROHIBITION &EXCISE DEPT. vs L. SRINIVASAN

The Supreme Court held that the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal erred in quashing the suspension order and departmental inquiry against the respondent, who faced charges of embezzlement and fabrication of false records. The Court emphasized that the Tribunal exceeded its judicial review powers and acted as an appellate forum, which is not permissible. The Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the Tribunal's order, and directed that the disciplinary proceedings and trial should continue in accordance with the law.