( 1 ) THE Petitioner has challenged the impugned order and judgment of the School Tribunal (the Tribunal), Kolhapur dated 10-12-1999, thereby his Appeal on the ground that Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 forcibly obtained his resignation on 5-1-1997, and illegally terminated his services, was dismissed.

( 2 ) ON 22nd November, 1994, the Petitioner was appointed as a peon in respondent No. 3-Girls High School and Junior College. The Petitioner who is belonging to the Scheduled Castes, became a permanent employee on 30-4-1996. However, full salary was not paid. Therefore, the representation was made by the petitioner, accordingly to Respondent No. 2. The Petitioner signed the muster roll up to 31-12-1996. As alleged, the Petitioner was forced to sign some blank papers on 5-1-1997 and treated the same as resignation letter by putting undue influence. It was undated and blank resignation letter. The Petitioner kept the carbon copy of the same with him. As Respondent No. 3 obstructed the Petitioner to attend the duties on 20th February, 1997, a representation was made to respondent Nos. 2 and 4 and ultimately on 31-3-1997, filed an Appeal before the tribunal,kolhapur.

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