JUDGMENT :

The present writ appeal is arising out of the order dated 22.07.2019 passed in WP.No.33808/2018.

2. The facts of the case reveal that the present appellant has issued a notification on 16.10.2012 inviting applications for the backlog posts in accordance with Karnataka State Civil Services (Unfilled vacancies reserved for the persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2001. The respondent was appointed on probation and while he was on probation, as there was an alleged suppression in respect of details of criminal cases, a discharge order was passed on 21.1.2015.

3. The sole respondent being aggrieved by the order dated 21.1.2015 filed a writ petition before this Court i.e., WP.No.3517/2015 and this Court has set aside the discharge order dated 21.1.2015 and directed the employer to conduct an enquiry and to conclude the same within six months.

4. That an enquiry was conducted by the Principal District and Sessions Judge (retired) and it was concluded on 6.2.2016 exonerating the respondent and subsequently a report was received from the Sub Inspector of Police, Mandya West, in respect of some criminal cases pending against the