JUDGMENT

R.I. Chagla, J. - Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. Heard by consent.

2. This Petition fled under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenges order dated 23rd April, 2019 ("the impugned order") issued by the Assistant Commissioner, M/P Ward of the Respondent No.1 ("Respondent - Corporation") suspending the Petitioner on account of his having violated Rules 3, 8 and 11 of Municipal Corporation of Brihanmumbai Services (Conduct) said Rules, 1999 (for short "the Rules").

3. The Petitioner had joined the employment of the Respondent - Corporation in or about 1995 with designation of P. T. Mukadam in SWM department. The Petitioner's meritorious service record resulted into his timely promotion to the post of Junior Overseer with the SWM Department. The post was assigned to the Petitioner in the year 2011.

4. In proceedings before the Industrial Tribunal at Mumbai, being Reference (IT) No.81 of 2005, the Industrial Tribunal on 16th April, 2019 issued a witness summons dated 18th April, 2019 pursuant to order dated 16th April, 2019 to the Petitioner directing the Petitioner to remain present before the Industrial Tribunal on 20th April, 2019. This was done by the Industri