1. We have heard the appeal. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of this case we feel that in the interests of dismissal which has been passed in this case should be substituted by the following punishment


2. The appellant shall be deemed to have retired from service with effect from today. He shall be paid all retirement benefits treating him to be in service without break in continuity till today. The retirement benefits shall be calculated on the basis of the salary (with increments) he would have drawn had been in service till today in the post in which he was working on the date on which he was dismissed from service, but will not be entitled to claim the benefit of any notional promotion. Insofar as the back wages till today are concerned we direct that the appellant shall be paid a sum of Rs. 10, 000 in full settlement of a

ll his claims for back wages 3. The appeal is disposed of accordingly. No costs.