( 1 ) THIS writ appeal is filed by the General manager, Adilabad District Co-operative central Bank Limited, aggrieved by judgment dated October 13, 2000 passed by a learned single Judge of this Court in W. P. No. 11338 of 2000. By impugned judgment, the learned single Judge set aside the proceedings dated july 27, 2000 issued by the bank withholding the retirement benefits and continuing any disciplinary proceedings subsequent to the retirement of the petitioner, first respondent herein, on the ground that no disciplinary enquiry can be held against an employee who was allowed to retire on attaining the age of superannuation.

( 2 ) THE facts are admitted which in brief are as follows: The first respondent at the relevant time was person-in-charge of the Primary agricultural Co-operative Society, Tandur. At or about 1995, some financial irregularities in sanctioning of the loans were alleged. An enquiry was conducted in accordance with Section 51 of the A. P. Co-operative Societies Act, 1964 ("the act" ). In the meanwhile the first respondent was promoted as Manager. The Divisional co-operative Officer appears to have submitted a report on March 3, 1999. On the bas