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43. If every error of law were to constitute a charge of misconduct, it would impinge upon the independent functioning of quasi-judicial officers like the appellant. Since in sum and substance misconduct is sought to be inferred by the appellant having committed an error of law, the charge-sheet on the face of it does not proceed on any legal premise rendering it liable to be quashed. In other words, to maintain any charge-sheet against a quasi-judicial authority something more has to be alleged than a mere mistake of law, e.g., in the nature of some extraneous consideration influencing the quasi-judicial order. Since nothing of the sort is alleged herein the impugned charge-sheet is rendered illegal. The charge-sheet, if, sustained, will thus impinge upon the confidence and independent functioning of a quasi-judicial authority. The entire system of administrative adjudication whereunder quasi-judicial powers are conferred on administrative authorities, would fall into disrepute if officers performing such functions are inhibited in performing their functions without fear or favour because of the constant threat of disciplinary proceedings.

"9. In my considered opinion, a perusal of the records would not go to show that the petitioner registered the document categorizing the same as the release deed not for extraneous consideration. Obviously, it is an error of judgment. Even now it cannot be clearly stated that the conclusion arrived at by the petitioner categorizing the document as release deed is a wrong conclusion. However, by means of subsequent proceedings, the further stamp duty and registration fee have been collected. Therefore, applying the principles stated in the above two judgments, since it is not stated before this Court that the petitioner's action is tainted by malafide or for extraneous consideration or the same is tainted with any motive, I am of the view that the impugned punishment is not sustainable and therefore the same is quashed."