A.K. JADHAV vs STATE OF M P

The Supreme Court upheld the suspension of the appellant, a Tehsildar, by the commissioner pending investigation for accepting illegal gratification under the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (CCA) Rules, 1966. The Court clarified that the commissioner had the authority to suspend the appellant as per Rule 9, which allows for suspension by the appointing authority or any subordinate authority. The Court rejected the appellant's contention regarding the jurisdiction of the commissioner, affirming the validity of the suspension order.