Rajeev Ranjan Prasad, J. – The petitioner in the present case is seeking quashing of the notification contained in Memo No. 328 dated 15.01.2020 passed by the disciplinary authority and issued under the signature of the Deputy Secretary, Rural Works Department (hereinafter referred to as ‘RWD’), Government of Bihar (respondent no. 6) whereby and whereunder punishment of forfeiture of full pension and gratuity has been imposed upon the petitioner. A copy of the impugned order is available as Annexure ‘19’ to I.A. No. 4 of 2022.

2. Let it be recorded that I.A. No. 4 of 2022 has been filed in form of an amended writ petition by virtue of an order dated 19.05.2022 passed by this Court. Respondents have filed a counter affidavit to the same. In course of hearing, it is this amended petition which has been referred to on behalf of the petitioner, therefore, this Court would hereinafter refer the facts and annexures from the amended petition.

3. The petitioner also prays for quashing of Memo No. 3396 dated 16.08.2021 issued by the Additional Secretary, RWD by which the petitioner has be