STATE OF TAMIL NADU, REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVT, COMMERICIAL TAXES AND REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT, S vs M. MANGAYARKARASI AND ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court of Madras, affirming the Single Judge's order that substituted the removal of two employees from service with a lesser penalty of stoppage of increments for two years. The Court noted that the disciplinary action against the employees was based on their involvement in the approval of bogus bills leading to significant financial misappropriation. However, it emphasized the principle of parity in punishment, stating that similar charges against other employees warranted a consistent approach in disciplinary actions, thus reinforcing the legal principle of proportionality in service law matters.