G.M. TANK vs STATE OF GUJARAT

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 per the investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. The Court noted that the appellant's total income was significantly lower than his total expenditures and assets, leading to the presumption of illegal gratification. The Court confirmed the High Court's dismissal of the Letters Patent Appeal, affirming the validity of the departmental inquiry and the subsequent punishment.