G.M. Tank vs State Of Gujarat & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant from service under Rule 3(1) of the Gujarat Civil Services Conduct Rules, 1971, based on findings of disproportionate assets as compared to known sources of income. The Court noted that the departmental inquiry found the appellant guilty of accumulating wealth through illegal means, despite his acquittal in a criminal case under Section 5(1)(e) and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the standards of proof in departmental proceedings differ from those in criminal trials, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the appeal.