The CAT ruled IRS officer Sameer Wankhede’s disciplinary case invalid due to barred evidence and malicious intent.

The Central Administrative Tribunal has ruled that disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede are legally unsustainable, quashing a charge memo dated August 18, 2025, for relying on evidence from a barred preliminary enquiry. The tribunal found the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs acted with malicious intent and violated due process by using prohibited evidence despite prior court orders. The decision halts further action and reinforces judicial precedent on fair administrative procedures.