Section 7(3)(a) in Tamil Nadu Town Panchayat Establishment (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1988
(a)The appellate authority shall consider, -(i)Whether the facts on which the order was based have been established;(ii)Whether the facts established afford sufficient grounds for taking action; and(iii)Whether the penalty is excessive, adequate or inadequate; and after such consideration, shall pass such order as it thinks proper.