JUDGMENT :

This appeal is filed by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) challenging the dismissal of the writ petition by the learned Single Judge. By his order the learned Single Judge has upheld the modification of the punishment imposed on the workman by the Industrial Tribunal.

2. The facts are not in dispute.

3. In respect of one more allegation that during a surprise check the workman had failed to issue tickets to three passengers out of eight passengers, a proceeding was initiated and after conducting an enquiry and obtaining the report, the Disciplinary Authority proceeded to impose punishment of withholding of four annual increments with cumulative effect and by treating the period of suspension as not on duty.

4. In respect of another allegation that during a surprise check, it was found that the workman had failed to issue tickets to six passengers of Rs.3/-each, a disciplinary proceeding was initiated and on the receipt of a report, the Disciplinary Authority had imposed punishment of withholding of three increments with cumulative effect and further ordered to recover a sum of Rs.1,000/-from the salary of the workman in five monthly installments.

5. In re